Oud IJsselmonde, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Optimiststraat sits in a quiet, family-friendly part of Oud IJsselmonde. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €325,000, the asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €507,391, which is keen given the 75 m² floor area is smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Oud IJsselmonde feels like a little island within Rotterdam, according to one long-term resident. They describe it as a close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families, with annual barbecues, Halloween and Christmas events. 'If there's something to celebrate or someone is having a tough time, you notice the neighbourhood is there for you; there's always a card in the mailbox.' The area is quiet and not noisy, with many trees and little litter. While there's no big park, the Kralingse Plas is just across the bridge. This single review gives the neighbourhood an 8.5 out of 10. Most homes here were built between 1990 and 2010, and the area has a mix of families and singles. Learn more about the Oud IJsselmonde neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is SPAR express, about a ten-minute walk away, with Dirk and Hoogvliet a bit further. Primary school Meester Baars is roughly a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within easy reach. A restaurant is just around the corner, and a park or garden is on your doorstep. The neighbourhood is well connected by bus and tram, with the train station about 3 km away. For broader context, the municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive amenities and transport links.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties. The agent has not published an energy label for this property.
Details of this home
Optimiststraat 59, Rotterdam
Very good · 1 resident
We've lived here for ten years and have always enjoyed it. Public transport connects to both Kralingse Zoom (bus) and Centraal (tram), and amenities are a five-minute bike ride away. The neighbourhood feels safe for a family with two girls who grew up here / came home late, etc. Also during their student days, coming and going from the city. There are annual neighbourhood barbecues, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, etc. If there's something to celebrate or someone is having a tough time, you notice the neighbourhood is there for you; there's always a card in the mailbox. Furthermore, it's quiet and not noisy, lovely to sit in the garden. You don't notice that you live in 'Zuid' as it's known. Oud IJsselmonde is like a little island in that respect. There's no litter on our street and there are many trees. Unfortunately, no big park, but cross the bridge and you're at the Kralingse Plas. I would recommend our area to anyone!
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About Optimiststraat 59, Rotterdam
The asking price of €325,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €507,391, but the floor area of 75 m² is also 36% smaller than the local average of 117 m². Compared to other apartments in Oud IJsselmonde, the price per square metre works out at around €4,333, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €4,396 per m². So the price is competitive for the size.
Oud IJsselmonde is described by a resident as a close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families. There are annual neighbourhood events, and the area feels quiet and not noisy. About 35% of households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Meester Baars (about a ten-minute walk). The Kralingse Plas is nearby for outdoor activities.
The resident mentions that public transport connects to both Kralingse Zoom (bus) and Centraal (tram). The nearest train station is 3.1 km away. Buses and trams serve the area, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam.
Yes, daily shopping is convenient. The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, about a ten-minute walk away, with Dirk and Hoogvliet a bit further. A restaurant is just around the corner (0.7 km), and a park or garden is only 0.3 km away. The neighbourhood also has a library and a GP practice within 2 km.
The apartment was built in 1998, so it is relatively modern. Most homes in Oud IJsselmonde (70%) were built between 1990 and 2010, so this fits the typical age profile of the neighbourhood.
The listing does not mention parking. However, Oud IJsselmonde is a residential area with streets that likely have on-street parking. The address density is 1,692 addresses per km², indicating a moderately urban area where parking may be available but could be limited in some streets.
The agent has not published an energy label for this property.
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