Piet Smitkade 174
Oud IJsselmonde, Rotterdam
AreaA spacious apartment in Oud IJsselmonde
This apartment on Piet Smitkade is a generous home in a quiet corner of Rotterdam. With 191 m² of living space, it's considerably larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The price of €999,000 is on the high side compared to the local market, where the average asking price is €507,391. For context, that's 97% above the neighbourhood average, but you're getting a lot more space. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size.
Oud IJsselmonde: a close-knit community
Oud IJsselmonde feels like a little island within Rotterdam, according to one resident who has lived here for ten years. They describe it as a close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families. '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.' The resident also notes it's quiet and not noisy, with many trees and no litter on the streets. The neighbourhood Oud IJsselmonde has a mix of families and singles, and most homes were built between 1990 and 2010.
Daily life on Piet Smitkade
For your daily shopping, Dirk and SPAR express are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Gouden Griffel (a couple of streets away) and Bogermanschool voor Basisonderwijs. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of green space nearby: a park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the Kralingse Plas is just across the bridge for a longer stroll.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Prime Housing and Pararius. The asking price is €999,000.
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About Piet Smitkade 174, Rotterdam
Is €999,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 97% above the neighbourhood average of €507,391, but this apartment is also 63% larger than the average home in Oud IJsselmonde (191 m² vs 117 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €5,230, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,396. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the quiet, family-friendly location.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oud IJsselmonde is described by a long-term resident as a close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families. It's quiet and not noisy, with annual community events like barbecues and Halloween. There's no litter on the streets and many trees. The resident notes it feels like a little island within Rotterdam, and they would recommend the area to anyone.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The resident mentions that public transport connects to both Kralingse Zoom (bus) and Centraal (tram).
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Gouden Griffel is about 800 metres away, Bogermanschool voor Basisonderwijs is around 950 metres, and Risala is about 1 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 km away.
What supermarkets are close by?
Dirk and SPAR express are both about 1 km away, so just a couple of streets' walk. Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km, a ten-minute walk. There are plenty of other options within a 5 km radius.
What is the energy label?
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A and 21.7% have label B, so this apartment is above average in terms of energy performance.
Is there a garden?
The listing does not mention a garden. The resident review notes that it's 'lovely to sit in the garden', but that refers to their own home, not necessarily this apartment.
