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Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Verboomstraat sits in Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood that feels a world away from the city centre. At €199,000, the asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, a keen price for a home that needs some TLC. For context, apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket are rare.
Oud Charlois is a mixed bag, according to residents. One calls it a "ghetto", citing junkies, shouting and rubbish. Another says it's "cosy" and a "great neighbourhood". A third resident paints a stark picture: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois has a high proportion of single-person households and a young population, with many residents under 45.
For daily shopping, MCD is a couple of streets away, and Aldi and PLUS are a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is just around the corner, and Wilhelminaschool is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam provides good public transport links, with a tram stop nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
Details of this home
Verboomstraat 151B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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About Verboomstraat 151B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €199,000 is 39% below the average asking price in Oud Charlois (€326,555) and also below the median of €300,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (52 m² vs 86 m²) and has an energy label C. Given the lower price per m² (€3,827 vs the neighbourhood average of €3,964), it is priced keenly, but the condition and location may require investment.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1932). In Oud Charlois, about 24.7% of homes have label C, while 35.1% have a lower label (D or worse). A C label means reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs.
Residents have mixed views. Some describe it as 'cosy' and a 'great neighbourhood', while others mention issues with junkies, rubbish, and feeling unsafe. The neighbourhood has a high population density and a young demographic. Public transport is good, with a tram connection, but the train station is 4.9 km away.
The nearest supermarket is MCD, about 700 m away. Other supermarkets like Aldi and PLUS are within 1.3 km. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Triangel (153 m) and Wilhelminaschool (305 m). A park is just 200 m away.
The price per m² is approximately €3,827, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €3,964. This makes it relatively affordable per square metre, but the total floor area is smaller than average.
This is an apartment (appartement) with a floor area of 52 m², built in 1932. The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but based on the size, it likely has two bedrooms. The energy label is C.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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