A compact apartment in Kralingen Oost
Tucked away on the Polanenstraat, this apartment sits in Kralingen Oost, a part of Rotterdam where the streets feel calm and residential. The asking price of €250,000 is 70% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €827,040, which makes it a striking entry point into this part of the city. According to the agent, the price is keen. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is at the lower end of the scale.
Inside the home
This first-floor apartment (the agent lists it as the second living floor) was built in 1933 and comes with one bedroom, one bathroom, and a total of two rooms across a single floor. The living area is 40 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 46 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing (partially double glazed), and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €91.04. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Kralingen Oost neighbourhood
Residents give the Kralingen Oost 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, notes: "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, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green." The neighbourhood has about 8,600 residents, and 62% of households are single-person households.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR is just around the corner, and both Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool, is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Zuid-Holland for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Ramleh is a ten-minute walk. Tram stop Avenue Concordia, with lines 1, 4, 7, and 11, is just around the corner, and metro stop Voorschoterlaan, with lines 5, 7, A, B, C, and 15, is a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.7 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €258,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 70%, from €152,000 to €258,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. 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 pluvial flooding, the indication is medium, and for heat stress it is also medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Polanenstraat 21B01, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €258,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 70%, from €152,000 to €258,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total, including one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 46 m². The home also has a balcony. The agent describes the setting as on a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, partially double glazed, and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. In the area, 2% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot. The home was built in 1933, which is before 1970, but the low risk indication applies to the broader area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 400 metres away. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 470 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is about 510 metres away. These are all within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Avenue Concordia is about 200 metres away, with lines 1, 4, 7, and 11. Metro stop Voorschoterlaan is about 430 metres away, with lines 5, 7, A, B, C, and 15. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 1.7 km away. These stops connect you to the wider Rotterdam area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Kralingen Oost give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident praises the safety and cleanliness, while another mentions the easy access by metro and tram. A third review is critical, citing a lack of social interaction and green space. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,250, based on the agent's listed living area of 40 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €5,874. This means the price per m² is higher than the neighbourhood average, but the overall asking price is 70% below the average asking price of €827,040, because the home is much smaller than the average.
Is there a balcony?
Yes, the agent states that the apartment has a balcony. This is mentioned in the agent's features, along with the home's location on the second living floor. The balcony is part of the outdoor space of this apartment.
