Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Van Somerenweg sits in the leafy Kralingen Oost neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Kralingse Plas. With 335 m² of living space on a 786 m² plot, it's a rare find in this part of Rotterdam. The asking price of €2,450,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but that reflects the exceptional size and type, most homes here are apartments. For context, detached houses in Rotterdam are scarce.
Kralingen Oost is a sought-after area with a mix of pre-war architecture and green spaces. One resident describes it as "Safe beautiful surroundings," adding that "it is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." A third review is less positive: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." Based on three reviews, the overall score is 6.75 out of 10. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of one-person households (3,165 out of 8,685 residents) and a strong urban feel with an address density of 3,172 per km². Learn more about the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool and Montessorischool Kralingen, both a couple of streets away. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are on your doorstep, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though some residents note that cafes and shops are more concentrated in areas like Hillegersberg.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarskantoor Langejan and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van Somerenweg 39, 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 Van Somerenweg 39, Rotterdam
The asking price is €2,450,000, which is about 150% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625. However, this is a detached house with 335 m² of living space, much larger than the typical 150 m² in Kralingen Oost. Given its size and type, the price is on the high side but reflects the property's unique characteristics.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war property (built in 1929).
Residents have mixed views. One says it's "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." A third review is negative about social safety. The total number of crimes in the area is 521, but without context it's hard to judge. Overall, the neighbourhood feels safe to many, but bike theft is noted as a nuisance.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, making it easy to get around Rotterdam. The area also has shared bikes and scooters.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, such as Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool (520 m) and Montessorischool Kralingen (569 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland is about 754 m away. One resident who grew up in the area says "the education is very good."
Kralingen Oost has a mix of households: 930 with children and 975 without, plus many single-person households. There are parks and playgrounds, though one resident notes that a big playground is on Oudedijk, not very close. Sports facilities and schools are plentiful, making it suitable for families.
The plot is 786 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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