Overschie, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Parallelstraat sits in the heart of Overschie, a neighbourhood with a village feel within the city. At 49 m² it is compact, but the energy label B keeps running costs manageable. With a price of €200,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, 53% below the average asking price of €426,107. That makes it a keen entry point into the Rotterdam market, especially compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Overschie has a strong sense of community, based on one resident review. The resident highlights small-scale initiatives: "I help Bibi Fazal from the Welschenflats. She tries to give people with a small budget little groceries that residents of Overschie donate." They also mention weekly jumble sales and volunteers cooking 100 meals every Tuesday for lonely elderly people. The neighbourhood has 6,695 residents, mostly families and singles, and 63% of homes are owner-occupied. It is a lively, caring place, exactly what you would expect from the municipality of Rotterdam.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Dirk is a ten-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within walking distance: CBS De Regenboog and Openbare Daltonschool Overschie. A park or public garden is only 400 m away, so green space is never far. The neighbourhood has a high address density (1,858 per km²), so it feels urban but not overwhelming.
At present the apartment is listed through several channels, including Dupont Real Estate. The price and details are as published at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Parallelstraat 65A, Rotterdam
Good · 1 resident
I help Bibi Fazal from the Welschenflats. She tries to give people with a small budget little groceries that residents of Overschie donate. She selflessly offers help with clothing, organises things, and sometimes cooks. Makes Christmas and Easter more fun and works together with Plus, Zeeman, the Protestant church, etc. The help is small-scale but more and more people join in. I think that's a boost. And HWD every Tuesday jumble sale and singers performing and working together with other parties that do something social for the elderly and young people. Thea and Chris cook 100 meals every week for lonely vulnerable elderly people on Tuesdays, free of charge. And recently second-hand clothing and bric-a-brac knick-knacks on Thursday in a little shop at Ameide Street, 10 to 2. So many good initiatives done through cooperation by volunteers. Top people. And the volunteers of Schoon en Heel Roelland, from the board and Leefbaar, who focus on what can be improved.
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About Parallelstraat 65A, Rotterdam
At €200,000, this apartment is the cheapest for sale in Overschie and sits 53% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €426,107. However, the floor area of 49 m² is 52% smaller than the average of 103 m². So the price per square metre is in line with the market, you are paying for a compact home at a low absolute price.
Overschie has a village atmosphere with a strong community spirit. One resident describes numerous volunteer initiatives: free meals for the elderly, a jumble sale, and a second-hand shop. The population is mixed, with many families and singles. The area feels safe and social, with a total of 286 crimes reported, moderate for a city neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away. That is about a 40-minute walk or a short bus ride. For daily commuting, a bicycle or bus connection would be practical.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. CBS De Regenboog is 273 m away, Openbare Daltonschool Overschie is 871 m, and Albert Schweitzer is 1.1 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.2 km away, so older children would need to travel further.
PLUS is 542 m away, just a five-minute walk. Dirk is 946 m (a ten-minute walk), and Lidl is 1.2 km. For a larger shop, Albert Heijn is 1.7 km and Jumbo is 2.1 km. Daily groceries are easily covered on foot.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good for a home built in 1927. It means the property is reasonably efficient, so heating costs should be moderate. In Overschie, only 13.1% of homes have label B, so this is above average for the neighbourhood.
The average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is higher than this €200,000. This home is priced well below the neighbourhood median of €369,000, but the small size explains the difference. It is a good option if you want a low entry price in a community-oriented area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Overschie
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