Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Laantje van Vredebest is a modern home in a leafy part of Rotterdam. Built in 2021, it offers 196 m² of living space with an A energy label, so it's efficient and comfortable. The asking price of €1,275,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the size and quality of this home. For context, it's 30% above the average asking price in the area, which is typical for apartments in Rotterdam of this calibre.
Kralingen Oost is a diverse neighbourhood with a mix of students, families and older residents. One resident describes it as "Safe beautiful surroundings," adding that "the metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another notes that "it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram," though they mention there's "a lot of litter, especially plastic." A third review is less positive, saying "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive." Based on three reviews, opinions vary, but the area has a strong sense of local identity. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost is home to many singles and students, with a high proportion of rental properties.
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools nearby, including Montessorischool Kralingen and pc De Ontmoeting, both within a short stroll. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding forest are a couple of streets away, perfect for a weekend walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of cultural amenities, though some residents wish for more cafes and shops in the immediate area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaarskantoor Langejan.
Details of this home
Laantje van Vredebest 32, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Laantje van Vredebest 32, Rotterdam
The asking price is 30% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this apartment is also 31% larger than the average (196 m² vs 150 m²) and is newly built with an A energy label. Given the size, modern finish and efficiency, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a premium property in Kralingen Oost.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." A third review is more critical, citing aggression. Overall, the area feels safe to most, but petty crime like bike theft is noted.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so it's not within walking distance for a daily commute. However, the metro and tram are nearby, making it easy to reach other parts of Rotterdam and beyond.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (about 1 km), pc De Ontmoeting (about 1.1 km), and Vrije School Vredehof (about 1.1 km). There's also a special education school, A Willeboerschool, just 388 m away.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The apartment is in a new-build block, so outdoor space is likely limited to a balcony if any. The Kralingse Plas and park are just 300 m away, providing ample green space nearby.
With 196 m² of living space, it likely has multiple bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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