Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis third-floor apartment on Verboomstraat sits in Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood with a raw edge and a strong sense of community. Built in 2004, it has an A energy label and 83 m² of living space. At €360,000, the price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €326,555, but the modern build and efficient label make it a fair ask compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Oud Charlois is a mixed bag. One resident calls it "Ghetto" and points to "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another says it's "Cosy" and a "Great neighbourhood." A third review is more damning: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." The neighbourhood has over 14,000 residents, mostly one-person households, and a high density of addresses. It's a place where you'll want to get a feel for the street yourself. Read more about the neighbourhood Oud Charlois.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is MCD, about a ten-minute walk away. Albert Heijn, Dirk and Aldi are all within a 15-minute walk. Primary school De Triangel is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Het Praktijkcollege Charlois is just around the corner. A park or public garden is on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of urban amenities, though the train station is 4.9 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Verboomstraat 269, 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 269, Rotterdam
The asking price of €360,000 is about 10% above the average sale price in Oud Charlois (€326,555) and 20% above the median (€300,000). However, this apartment is newer (2004) and has an A energy label, which are both rare in a neighbourhood where 65% of homes were built before 1945 and only 20% have label A. The price per m² (€4,337) is also above the neighbourhood average of €3,964, so it's on the high side but reflects the modern specs.
Oud Charlois is densely populated and very urban, with a mix of opinions from residents. Some describe it as 'cosy' and a 'great neighbourhood', while others mention issues with rubbish, noise and safety. The area has good tram connections and is close to shops and schools, but the train station is 4.9 km away. It's a neighbourhood where you'd want to visit at different times of day to see if it suits you.
The closest supermarket is MCD at about 1 km, a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn, Dirk and Aldi are all within 1.3,1.5 km. Primary school De Triangel is 428 m away, and secondary school Het Praktijkcollege Charlois is 350 m. A park is just 200 m from the door.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation. In Oud Charlois, only about 20% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point for this property.
There are currently 88 apartments and houses for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €195,000 to €699,500. The average time on the market for sold homes is 66 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
The nearest tram stop is within walking distance, and the neighbourhood has good tram connections according to residents. The train station is 4.9 km away, so for longer journeys you'd rely on tram or bus.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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