Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Oldenbarneveltstraat sits in the lively Cool neighbourhood, right in the centre of Rotterdam. With 72 m² of living space and an energy label B, it offers a solid base in a historic 1876 building. The asking price of €350,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €546,233, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Rotterdam.
Cool is the beating heart of Rotterdam, with a very high address density of 6,905 addresses per km². The area is dominated by single-person households (around 2,560) and a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. Reviews from residents are mixed: one says simply "Cool", while another notes "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.25 out of 10. For more context, see the Cool neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick meal, restaurants are on your doorstep. Families have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Schakelschool de Gaffel and Augustinus. Secondary education is also close by, with Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans a five-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam manages the wider area, find out more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including De Gratis Makelaar, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland. The price and details reflect the current market situation.
Details of this home
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 146B01, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 4 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AICool
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
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About Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 146B01, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 36% below the average asking price in Cool (€546,233) and also below the median of €480,500. However, the apartment is smaller than average (72 m² vs 101 m²) and older (built in 1876). Given the central location and energy label B, the price is keen compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs compared to older properties. In Cool, 38.5% of homes have label A or A+, so this apartment performs well relative to the neighbourhood stock.
The nearest train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Several supermarkets are just around the corner: Albert Heijn at 245 m, Coop at 251 m, and another Albert Heijn at 262 m. Restaurants are on your doorstep (0.1 km), and a park or garden is 0.3 km away. For daily shopping, you won't need to go far.
Cool has a high number of recorded crimes (3,624 total), which reflects its central, urban character. One resident mentions "a lot of vagrants" but notes that police respond quickly. The overall neighbourhood score from reviews is 6.25 out of 10, based on four reviews.
The neighbourhood has a young population: most residents are between 25 and 45, and single-person households dominate. Only 16% of homes are owner-occupied, so this apartment is part of a minority of for-sale properties. The average sold price in Cool is around €503,928, with an average time on market of 99 days.
The building dates from 1876, making it one of the older properties in Cool (only 17.1% of homes were built before 1945). The energy label B suggests it has been modernised to some extent. The exact condition of the interior is not detailed in the listing.
Yes, several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Schakelschool de Gaffel (420 m), Augustinus (426 m), and KC Het Oude Westen (533 m). For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 365 m away. The area is well-served for families with children.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cool
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