Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A 1905 corner house with 258 m² of living space, set on a 155 m² plot in one of Rotterdam's most distinguished streets. The asking price of €1,450,000 is 48% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, which reflects the exceptional size and character of the property. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Rotterdam in this segment are rare.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident describes it as "safe, clean and beautiful with its nature and houses," praising the nearby metro and tram, the schools and sports facilities, and the cafes and ice cream shops. Another calls it "formal" and says "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green." A third, who grew up here, calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood" but notes that "there aren't that many facilities" compared to Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a mix of students, families and older residents, with many single-person households and a high proportion of pre-war housing.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner. The Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is a few steps away, making the school run a matter of minutes. For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland is a five-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are a couple of streets away, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the cultural and dining options you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Hoflaan 107, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
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. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Hoflaan 107, Rotterdam
The asking price is 48% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this home is also 72% larger than the average (258 m² vs 150 m²). Corner houses of this size and character in Kralingen are uncommon, so the premium reflects the unique specifications. The median price in the area is €679,000, so this is clearly in the top segment.
The energy label is D. For a house built in 1905, that is fairly typical. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the label is not the worst. Many homes in the neighbourhood (38%) have a label D or lower, so it is in line with the area's older housing stock.
Residents have mixed views. One says it is "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." Bike theft is noted as a nuisance. The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 521, but without a per-capita comparison, it is hard to judge. Overall, the area is considered safe by most.
The Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is just 36 metres away, making it an easy walk for primary-age children. Montessorischool Kralingen and De Kralingsche School are also within a few hundred metres. For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland (atheneum, havo, mavo) is about 576 metres away. There are plenty of options within a short walk.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away. That is a 10-15 minute cycle or a short bus ride. The metro and tram stops are closer, as noted by residents, and provide good connections to the city centre and beyond.
The plot is 155 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden. Given that it is a corner house with a plot, there is likely some outdoor space, but you would need to check the exact layout with the agent. The Kralingse Plas and park are just 300 metres away for green space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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