Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1903 apartment on Oostmaasstraat in Kralingen West has a warm, pre-war feel with its C energy label and 52 m² of space. At €324,500, the asking price is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €469,833, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Kralingen West is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a very high density (5,779 addresses per km²). It's home to many young adults and singles, with 35% of households being one-person. Residents appreciate the quiet yet central feel: one says "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live," while another notes it's "clean and full of greenery" and close to the Kralingse Plas. The neighbourhood Kralingen West has a strong community vibe, with plenty of facilities just around the corner.
Your daily routine is well covered here. For groceries, Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, with an Aldi equally close. For school runs, De Bavokring primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Libanon Lyceum secondary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent urban amenities, with a park or public garden just around the corner and a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Mansion Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland, Funda, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Oostmaasstraat 49A, 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 49A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 31% below the average asking price in Kralingen West (€469,833), but the apartment is also 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average (89 m²). Given its 52 m² and pre-war character, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact apartment in this area.
Kralingen West has 875 total crimes reported, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, resident reviews are generally positive: one mentions it's "sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean," while another says "good experiences, no problems." The overall neighbourhood score is 8.91 out of 10.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes commuting to other parts of Rotterdam or beyond feasible without a car.
There are several schools within walking distance. De Bavokring primary school is 289 m away, and the Libanon Lyceum secondary school is 531 m away. Both are well-regarded and easily accessible.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has some insulation but not the highest efficiency. Heating costs will be moderate, but you may want to consider improvements over time.
Currently, there are 81 apartments for sale in Kralingen West, with prices ranging from €230,000 to €1,365,000. The average price per m² is €5,337, so this apartment at €6,240 per m² is slightly above average per square metre.
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