Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s detached house on 's-Gravenweg sits in one of Rotterdam's most sought-after pockets, Kralingen Oost. With 240 m² of living space and a generous 1,100 m² plot, it offers a rare combination of pre-war character and generous proportions. The asking price of €2,375,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, reflecting the exceptional size and type, detached houses in Rotterdam of this calibre are scarce.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident describes it as "safe beautiful surroundings" with "nature and houses", while another calls it "formal" and says "no one here is social". A third, who grew up here, calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram" but notes that "there aren't that many facilities" compared to Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. Based on three reviews, the picture is mixed: the area scores an average of 6.75 out of 10. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a high proportion of single-person households (36%) and a relatively young population, with 29% aged 15,25.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you'll find Boon's Markt and a PLUS. The nearest primary school, Montessorischool Kralingen, is a five-minute walk, and the A Willeboerschool special school is on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam provides extensive public transport, with metro and tram stops nearby, and the Kralingse Plas park is a couple of streets away for a weekend stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Kettner NVM Makelaars, Funda, and Pararius.
Details of this home
's-Gravenweg 309, 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 's-Gravenweg 309, Rotterdam
The asking price is 142% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this is a detached house on a large plot, most homes in Kralingen Oost are apartments or terraced houses. The average price per m² in the area is €6,246, so for 240 m² that would come to roughly €1.5 million. The premium reflects the rarity of a free-standing pre-war home with 1,100 m² of land.
The home has energy label D. That means it is not particularly efficient, about 38% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the thick pre-war walls often provide good insulation once upgraded.
The plot is 1,100 m², which is exceptionally large for a house in Rotterdam. The listing does not specify how much of that is garden, but a plot this size typically includes a substantial private outdoor space.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 240 m² of living space over multiple floors, a house of this type and era usually has at least four or five bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
Reviews are mixed. One resident says it is "a very safe neighbourhood", while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never". The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 521, but without context it is hard to judge. The general feel is that it is a clean, green area with occasional bike theft.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Metro and tram stops are much closer, making it easy to reach the city centre.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Montessorischool Kralingen is about 1 km away, and the A Willeboerschool special school is just 138 metres from the door. Secondary schools are also close, with the nearest at 0.9 km.
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