A calm spot in Kralingen Oost
This apartment on the Waterloostraat sits in Kralingen Oost, a part of Rotterdam where the streets feel settled and the pace is relaxed. The building dates from 1953 and carries energy label D, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal. With a price of €475,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 47% below the average asking price of €896,729. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,840, while this home works out at €5,460 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
This apartment sits on the third floor and spans two levels, with five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 87 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €146.57. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Kralingen Oost
Residents give the 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 around 8,595 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person. For a fuller picture, you can read more about the Kralingen Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For schools, the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije School Vredehof is also close. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Kralingen is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Ramleh is a ten-minute walk. The metro stop Voorschoterlaan is just around the corner, with lines 5, 7, A, B, C and 15, and the tram stop Essenlaan is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam is well served by public transport, and you can find more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €464,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 101%, from €231,000 to €464,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. 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 Hooft Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Waterloostraat 50C, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 is 47% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost, which is €896,729. The price per m² is €5,460 based on the agent's floor area, compared with the neighbourhood average of €5,840 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the third floor and has two levels. It includes five rooms in total, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 87 m², while the BAG registration records 80 m². There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €464,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 101%, from €231,000 in 2020 to €464,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 29 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. In the surrounding area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 207 metres away. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 369 metres away, and there is an Ekoplaza at 431 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 599 metres. All are within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool, about 283 metres away. The Vrije School Vredehof is at 290 metres, and the Montessorischool Kralingen is at 316 metres. For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland voor Atheneum Havo Mavo is about 304 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The metro stop Voorschoterlaan is about 215 metres away, serving lines 5, 7, A, B, C and 15. The tram stop Essenlaan is at 368 metres with lines 5, 7 and 15, and Avenue Concordia is at 423 metres with lines 1, 4, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 1.8 km away.
What do residents say about living in Kralingen Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident praises the safety and cleanliness, while another who grew up here calls it cosy and well connected. A third review is critical of the social atmosphere and green space. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences.
