Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment in Oud Charlois sits on a lively street with a mix of shops and homes. At €259,500, the asking price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, making it a keen entry point into Rotterdam's housing market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to sell.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, though reviews are mixed. One resident describes it as "Great neighbourhood," while another calls it "Ghetto," noting "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained." A third review is more critical: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91. The area is very densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Oud Charlois.
For daily groceries, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools nearby: Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is a couple of streets away, and Wilhelminaschool is within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a high density of amenities, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Verboomstraat 157A, 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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Data from Oud Charlois
73 within 5 km
172 within 5 km
About Verboomstraat 157A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 21% below the average asking price in Oud Charlois (€326,555) and also below the median of €300,000. Given the 53 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €4,896, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,964 per m². So while the total price is low, the price per square metre is on the high side.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1932). In the neighbourhood, about 20.8% of homes have label A, 19.5% label B, and 24.7% label C, so this home is in line with the local stock. A C label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the neighbourhood has good tram connections, as noted by residents.
Oud Charlois has a mix of households: about 29% are families with children, 23% are couples without children, and 54% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Triangel and Wilhelminaschool. However, some reviews mention concerns about safety and the school environment.
Currently, there are 88 homes for sale in Oud Charlois, with prices ranging from €195,000 to €699,500. The average asking price is €326,555, and the average floor area is 86 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than the average, reflecting its compact size.
In the most recent data, there were 819 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the population of 14,120, that works out to about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is relatively high. Some resident reviews mention issues with drug use and harassment, so it's worth being aware of the local situation.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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