Mauritsplaats 122
Cool, Rotterdam
AreaA smart apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment on Mauritsplaats sits right in the thick of things, the city buzzes outside your door, yet the home itself is calm and efficient with an A energy label. At €360,000, the price is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €546,233, which makes it a keen entry into the Rotterdam market. For context, the floor area of 74 m² is 27% smaller than the local average, so you're trading space for location. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its combination of central address and modern efficiency.
Cool, a neighbourhood of contrasts
Cool is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 6,985 residents, mostly young adults between 25 and 45. It's a place of singles, the average household size is just 1.5, and the streets are lively, with a very high address density of 6,905 per km². Residents give it a mixed score of 6.25 out of 10 across four reviews. One resident simply says: "I am looking for a home." Another notes: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." It's a neighbourhood with energy, but also with some rough edges. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Cool.
Daily life on Mauritsplaats
Your morning coffee is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the primary school Augustinus is a five-minute walk, and the secondary school Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is even closer. The municipality Rotterdam offers a dense network of amenities, with a park or garden just 300 metres away and a restaurant.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars and Van Herk Makelaars Rotterdam.
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About Mauritsplaats 122, Rotterdam
Is €360,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €360,000 is 34% below the average asking price in Cool (€546,233), but the apartment is also smaller than average (74 m² vs 101 m²). The price per m² works out to about €4,865, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,296 per m². Given the central location and A energy label, it appears priced for what it offers.
What is the neighbourhood Cool like to live in?
Cool is a very urban, dense neighbourhood with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It has a high number of single-person households and a lively street scene. Resident reviews are mixed: some appreciate the central location, while others mention issues with vagrants. The police are described as responsive. It's a vibrant area with both upsides and downsides.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or exploring the rest of the Netherlands.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The closest is an Albert Heijn just 78 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is at 310 metres, and a Coop at 392 metres. Daily groceries are very easy to pick up.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, Augustinus is 436 metres away (about a five-minute walk). For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is even closer at 201 metres. There are also other schools within a short distance, making it suitable for families with school-age children.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs for heating and electricity, and a smaller environmental footprint. In Cool, 38.5% of homes have label A or A+, so this home is in the top tier for energy performance.
How does the size of this apartment compare to others in the neighbourhood?
At 74 m², this apartment is 27% smaller than the average home in Cool (101 m²). However, it's a typical size for a two-bedroom apartment in a central location. The trade-off is a lower price and a very central address.
