Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Weteringstraat sits in one of Rotterdam's most sought-after pockets. At 59 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C, perfectly adequate for a 1957 build. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €469,833, partly because the floor area is 34% smaller than the typical home here. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Kralingen West is a leafy, urban district with a strong community feel. Residents give it an 8.91 out of 10 based on four reviews. One resident calls it "quiet" and notes that "everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another says it's "clean and full of greenery," though they mention it can feel "sometimes unsafe." A third simply finds it "a nice neighbourhood" with "plenty of facilities." The area is densely populated (5,779 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, only 8% are single-family homes. It's a mix of students, young professionals and families, with many one-person households. The Kralingen West neighbourhood is well-loved for its convenience and green spaces.
Your daily routine here is easy. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There's also an Ekoplaza and a Lidl within a five-minute walk. For school runs, primary school De Bavokring is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Melanchthon Kralingen and Libanon Lyceum are even closer. The Kralingse Plas park is on your doorstep for a weekend stroll. All this falls within the municipality of Rotterdam, which offers excellent public transport and city-wide amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Huysvisie Rotterdam and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Weteringstraat 237, Rotterdam
Very good · 4 residents
It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in the Appartementen Van Kralingen, right in the heart of Kralingen on Lusthofstraat. The traditional shopping street of Kralingen. Here you'll find the best butcher Van Linschoten, a real greengrocer Vreugdenhil, proper bakers, a Rotterdam cheese shop De Amstelhoeve, liquor store Den Toom. And a very nice crowd living in this neighbourhood, from young to old and from all over. There are many foreign students studying at Erasmus University. In short: Rotterdam at its best!
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About Weteringstraat 237, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €469,833. However, the floor area of 59 m² is also 34% smaller than the typical 89 m² in Kralingen West. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is in line with the market. Given the compact size and energy label C, it's a realistic price for a starter home in a popular area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1957. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label C, while 21% have label A. Label C means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, not the cheapest to heat, but far from the worst. You won't face the high bills associated with label G homes.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you direct connections to Rotterdam Central and beyond, making it convenient for commuters.
Residents give mixed feedback. One review mentions it's "sometimes unsafe," but overall the neighbourhood scores 8.91 out of 10. The area has 875 reported crimes, which is moderate for a dense urban district. Many residents appreciate the quiet streets and greenery, especially near the Kralingse Plas.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Primary school De Bavokring is 406 m away, and secondary schools like Melanchthon Kralingen (253 m) and Libanon Lyceum (401 m) are just around the corner. The area has a total of 211 schools within 5 km, so you have plenty of options.
Albert Heijn is just 244 m away, a couple of streets. SPAR express is 419 m, and another Albert Heijn is 442 m. Ekoplaza (463 m) and Lidl (501 m) are also within a five-minute walk. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Currently, 81 homes are listed for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €469,833, with a median of €400,000. Prices range from €230,000 to €1,365,000. In the past year, 249 homes sold, with an average selling price of €423,938 and an average time on market of 49 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen West
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