A classic apartment in Kralingen Oost
This apartment on the Polanenstraat sits in Kralingen Oost, a part of Rotterdam where the streets are lined with pre-war buildings and the atmosphere is calm. The home is on the fourth floor of a building from 1933, and the asking price of €395,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €827,040. That makes it one of the more accessible options in an area where the average home is considerably more expensive. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,874, while this apartment comes in at €4,647 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over one floor. The living area is 85 square metres, which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 285 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area. It comes with a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €191.18.
Life in Kralingen Oost
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another resident, who grew up here, says: "I grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." A third review is less positive, mentioning that "no one here is social" and that there is not enough green. The neighbourhood has around 8,600 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person households. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, have a look at the Kralingen Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool, is on your doorstep, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Ramleh is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram stop Avenue Concordia is just around the corner with lines 1, 4, 7 and 11, and metro stop Voorschoterlaan is a couple of streets away with lines 5, 7, A, B, C and 15. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.7 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam is a large city with all the facilities that come with it, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam here. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of buildings in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon makelaars and Baljon makelaars on Funda.
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Frequently asked questions
About Polanenstraat 19A03, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Kralingen Oost?
The asking price of €395,000 is 52% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €827,040, which is described as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,874, while this apartment is listed at €4,647 per square metre. These figures come from the current listings in the area, so they give an idea of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The living area is 85 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. There is a balcony, and the home is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area. It comes with a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. The asking price is €395,000, but the WOZ value would need to be obtained from the municipality to make that comparison.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, and they do not reflect an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The SPAR is about 400 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are both around 470 metres from the home. The nearest primary school, Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool, is just 49 metres away, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk, including Vrije School Zuid-Holland and Montessorischool Kralingen. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Kralingen is about 390 metres away.
What is the public transport like from this address?
Tram stop Avenue Concordia is about 200 metres away, with tram lines 1, 4, 7 and 11. Metro stop Voorschoterlaan is around 430 metres away, with metro lines A, B and C, as well as trams and buses. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 1.7 kilometres away. These stops provide access to the wider Rotterdam area, though travel times are not stated.
What do residents say about living in Kralingen Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a safe, clean and beautiful neighbourhood with nature and houses, and that the metro and tram are nearby. Another resident, who grew up there, calls it a nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by public transport. A third review is less positive, mentioning a lack of social interaction and green space.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. In the area, 2% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot, based on the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1933, which is before 1970, but no specific defects are indicated.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this apartment is E. Label E is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The label is based on the building's characteristics, but it does not say anything about the condition of the construction. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features in the listing.
