Het Lage Land, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Merkelbachstraat sits in a leafy part of Rotterdam where the streets feel calm and the Kralingse Plas is just a stroll away. With 103 m² of living space and a 229 m² plot, it has a proper garden, a rarity in this part of the city. The energy label is D, so heating costs are something to budget for. Priced at €415,000, it's above the neighbourhood average of €382,986, but corner houses in Rotterdam tend to command a premium, check out other end-of-terrace houses in Rotterdam to see how it compares.
Het Lage Land is a green, family-friendly pocket of Rotterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "I've been living in this neighbourhood for 5 years, and I've felt at home here since day 1 when we moved here! It's a cosy neighbourhood with lots of dogs, cats and families with young children!" Another notes: "It's quite a green neighbourhood with the Kralingse Plas nearby and lots of trees." The area is densely built (3,335 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, but this corner house stands out. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Het Lage Land.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Jumbo is just around the corner. For school runs, primary school Hiraa is a couple of streets away, and Comenius Dalton Rotterdam for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas park is a ten-minute walk, perfect for weekend walks. The metro and Alexandrium shopping centre are also close by, making the municipality Rotterdam very accessible.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Olsthoorn NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Merkelbachstraat 5, Rotterdam
Very good · 8 residents
I've been living in this neighbourhood for 5 years, and I've felt at home here since day 1 when we moved here! It's a cosy neighbourhood with lots of dogs, cats and families with young children! There are plenty of grass patches where I can walk my dog. Close to the metro and Alexandrium. So it's very accessible! I think it's a really nice neighbourhood!!!
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived here very long, but the type of housing isn't that great. Otherwise, it's quite a green neighbourhood with the Kralingse Plas nearby and lots of trees.
Auto-translated to English by AICan still walk the streets just fine with my little dog in the evening
Auto-translated to English by AII feel at ease in the Alexanderpolder where I have lived my whole life.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood can be cosy but can also be very unsafe. There are 3 schools in the area, 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, but there are plenty of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AIOld part of the district with great people around me, people still talk to each other? everything nearby, shops and public transport.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Het Lage Land
Data from Het Lage Land
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About Merkelbachstraat 5, Rotterdam
The asking price of €415,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €382,986 and the median of €349,000. However, corner houses are less common in Het Lage Land, where only 19% of homes are single-family. The price per m² works out at about €4,030, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,330 per m², so it's not out of line for a house with a garden.
Energy label D is average for a home from 1965, it's not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have a label D or lower, so it's typical for the area. You may want to consider improvements like better insulation or double glazing to bring costs down over time.
Het Lage Land is popular with families. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood with lots of dogs, cats and families with young children!" The area has plenty of grass patches, a park nearby, and good schools within walking distance. About 23% of households have children, and the neighbourhood feels safe, another resident notes they can walk their dog in the evening without worry.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro is closer, making it easy to reach Rotterdam city centre or other parts of the region.
Albert Heijn is just 131 metres away, on your doorstep. Jumbo is 334 metres, and there's an AH to go at 558 metres. For daily shopping, you're well covered within a few minutes' walk.
In the past year, homes in Het Lage Land sold after an average of 47 days on the market. That's a reasonable pace, not super fast, but not slow either. The 236 sales in the neighbourhood show there's steady demand.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Het Lage Land
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