Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1904 apartment on Oostmaasstraat has a calm, leafy feel, with the Kralingse Plas just a couple of streets away. At 51 m² it's compact, and with a price of €345,000 it sits 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €469,833, a keen entry point for this sought-after part of Rotterdam. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but here you're paying for location and character rather than square metres.
Residents give the neighbourhood an 8.91 out of 10. One says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another describes it as "clean and full of greenery." The area is densely urban (5,779 addresses per km²), yet the park and water are on your doorstep. Most homes were built before 1945, giving the streets a stately, pre-war feel. The neighbourhood Kralingen West is popular with singles and couples, average household size is just 1.7.
For groceries, Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and an Aldi is equally close. Primary school De Bavokring is a five-minute walk away, and secondary school Vrije School Zuid-Holland is a couple of streets further. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the area well-served, with a GP and restaurants within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hooft Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Oostmaasstraat 33A, Rotterdam
Very good · 4 residents
It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in the Appartementen Van Kralingen, right in the heart of Kralingen on Lusthofstraat. The traditional shopping street of Kralingen. Here you'll find the best butcher Van Linschoten, a real greengrocer Vreugdenhil, proper bakers, a Rotterdam cheese shop De Amstelhoeve, liquor store Den Toom. And a very nice crowd living in this neighbourhood, from young to old and from all over. There are many foreign students studying at Erasmus University. In short: Rotterdam at its best!
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About Oostmaasstraat 33A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €469,833, but the apartment is also 43% smaller than the average (51 m² vs 89 m²). Given the compact size and the location in Kralingen West, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller unit in this area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 32.9% of homes have label C, while 31.5% have D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That's a reasonable distance for a Rotterdam neighbourhood, you're not right on top of the tracks, but the city centre is still easily accessible.
Residents generally feel safe, though one review mentions it can feel "sometimes unsafe" at night. The area recorded 875 total crimes, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood. Overall, the reviews are very positive, with an average score of 8.91 out of 10.
Yes, the Kralingse Plas is just 300 metres away, a large park with a lake, perfect for walking, cycling, or relaxing. There's also a park or public garden within 300 metres, so green space is very much on your doorstep.
There are currently 81 apartments for sale in Kralingen West, with prices ranging from €230,000 to €1,365,000. The median price is €400,000, so this apartment at €345,000 is below the median, reflecting its smaller size.
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