Oud IJsselmonde, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Benedenrijweg 559 sits in a quiet, leafy part of Rotterdam. With 302 m² of living space and a 618 m² plot, it's a rare find in this city. The price of €995,000 is 96% above the neighbourhood average of €507,391, which is understandable given the size and type, detached houses in Rotterdam of this scale don't come up often. The energy label F means heating costs will be significant, something to factor in.
Neighbourhood Oud IJsselmonde feels like a village within the city, according to the one resident review. They describe it as "a close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families" and note that "you don't notice that you live in 'Zuid' as it's known. Oud IJsselmonde is like a little island." The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, with many homes built after 1990. It's moderately urban (density 1692 addresses per km²) but feels quiet and green.
For daily shopping, the SPAR express is just around the corner, and Dirk and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away. Primary school Meester Baars is a five-minute walk, and there are several other schools within easy reach. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the Kralingse Plas is a short bike ride away. The municipality Rotterdam offers all city amenities, but here you have space and tranquillity.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Edith den Hoedt Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Benedenrijweg 559, Rotterdam
Very good · 1 resident
We've lived here for ten years and have always enjoyed it. Public transport connects to both Kralingse Zoom (bus) and Centraal (tram), and amenities are a five-minute bike ride away. The neighbourhood feels safe for a family with two girls who grew up here / came home late, etc. Also during their student days, coming and going from the city. There are annual neighbourhood barbecues, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, etc. If there's something to celebrate or someone is having a tough time, you notice the neighbourhood is there for you; there's always a card in the mailbox. Furthermore, it's quiet and not noisy, lovely to sit in the garden. You don't notice that you live in 'Zuid' as it's known. Oud IJsselmonde is like a little island in that respect. There's no litter on our street and there are many trees. Unfortunately, no big park, but cross the bridge and you're at the Kralingse Plas. I would recommend our area to anyone!
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About Benedenrijweg 559, Rotterdam
The asking price is 96% above the neighbourhood average of €507,391, but this home is exceptional: 302 m² of living space on a 618 m² plot, which is 158% larger than the average home in Oud IJsselmonde. Detached houses of this size are rare in Rotterdam, so the premium reflects its uniqueness. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value space and a quiet location within the city.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In the neighbourhood, most homes have better labels: 50% have label A and 21.7% have label B. Only 4.3% have label D or lower. With label F, you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. It's worth investigating potential improvements, but the listing does not provide details on insulation or heating systems.
Based on one resident review, Oud IJsselmonde is described as a close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families. The resident says: "We've lived here for ten years and have always enjoyed it. It's quiet and not noisy, lovely to sit in the garden. There are annual neighbourhood barbecues, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, etc. If there's something to celebrate or someone is having a tough time, you notice the neighbourhood is there for you." The area has many trees and little litter.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, so it's not within walking distance. For daily commuting, a bike or car is likely more practical.
Primary school Meester Baars is about 800 m away, a five-minute walk. There are also special education schools like BeO De Pauwen and Auris Taalfontein within 1 km. For secondary education, the nearest is 2.1 km away. The area has many schools within 5 km.
The plot size is 618 m², but the listing does not specify how much of that is garden. The resident review mentions "lovely to sit in the garden," so there is outdoor space, but exact dimensions are not provided.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud IJsselmonde
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