Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1914 apartment on Oudedijk sits in the heart of Kralingen West, a neighbourhood where the streets are lined with plane trees and the pace is relaxed. At 104 m² with an energy label C, it's a solid, characterful home. The asking price of €550,000 is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €469,833, which reflects its size and location, it's on the high side, but you're paying for a well-proportioned apartment in a sought-after part of town. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its generous floor plan.
Residents describe Kralingen West as "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live" and "clean and full of greenery". One review notes it's "sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.91 out of 10. It's a dense urban area, with over 16,000 residents and a very high address density, but the presence of the Kralingse Plas park and plenty of trees gives it a green feel. Many households are singles or couples, and the average income is in line with the city. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Kralingen West page.
Your morning bread run is a 72-metre walk to the Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: De Bavokring and De Kralingsche School. Secondary schools are also close, with the Libanon Lyceum just 139 m away. The Kralingse Plas park is a couple of streets away, perfect for an evening stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here you're in a calm pocket with everything you need nearby.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Huysvisie Rotterdam and Funda. The agent has provided full details, so what you see is what's available.
Details of this home
Oudedijk 179B, 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 Oudedijk 179B, Rotterdam
The asking price is 17% above the average asking price in Kralingen West (€469,833) and also above the median of €400,000. However, this apartment is larger than average (104 m² vs 89 m²) and has a classic pre-war layout. Comparable sold properties in the area averaged €423,938, so the price is on the high side, but the size and location justify a premium.
Kralingen West scores 8.91 out of 10 from four reviews. Residents call it 'fairly quiet, everything is nearby' and 'clean and full of greenery'. It's a very dense urban area with many singles and couples, but the Kralingse Plas park and tree-lined streets give it a green, relaxed feel. There are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
The Albert Heijn is just 72 metres away on Oudedijk, you're there in under a minute. Ekoplaza is 311 metres away, and there's another Albert Heijn and an Aldi both about 319 metres. For daily groceries, you're spoilt for choice.
Primary schools within a five-minute walk include De Bavokring (200 m) and De Kralingsche School (354 m). For secondary education, the Libanon Lyceum is 139 m away, and the Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 340 m. All are well-regarded and easily reachable on foot.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. It's not on your doorstep, but the area is well-served by trams and buses.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has some insulation but heating costs will be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 32.9% of homes have label C, and 20.5% have label A, so this is a typical efficiency level for the area.
The listing does not mention an HOA or service costs.
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