Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare find: a detached house in Kralingen Oost, with a floor area that dwarfs most homes in the neighbourhood. At nearly three million euros, the price is well above the local average, but then, this is no ordinary property. For context, detached houses in Rotterdam are scarce, and this one stands out even among them.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident calls it "safe beautiful surroundings" and praises the nature, metro, and schools. Another describes it as "formal" and says people are "always immediately aggressive" with not enough green. A third, who grew up here, finds it "very nice, cosy" and easily accessible, but notes litter and a lack of facilities compared to Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.75. The area is densely built (3,172 addresses per km²) and very urban. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For groceries, the nearest SPAR is just around the corner, and a PLUS, Albert Heijn, and Aldi are all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije School Zuid-Holland for secondary education is about the same distance. The Kralingse Plas and its forest are a five-minute walk, perfect for a weekend stroll. For more on the wider area, see municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rijndelta Makelaars.
Details of this home
Van Somerenweg 58, 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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Data from Kralingen Oost
108 within 5 km
209 within 5 km
About Van Somerenweg 58, Rotterdam
The asking price is 205% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this home is also 230% larger than the average (495 m² vs 150 m²). Detached homes are rare in Rotterdam, so the price reflects both size and scarcity. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the extra space and the specific location.
The energy label is D. This is a common label for a home built in 1931. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than for a modern home. You can expect to spend more on energy bills compared to a label A or B home.
Opinions vary. One resident says it is "a very safe neighbourhood" and clean, while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 521, but without a per-capita comparison, it is hard to judge. Overall, the reviews suggest it is generally safe with occasional incidents.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away. Residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, and there are plenty of shared bikes and scooters.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, including Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool (487 m) and Montessorischool Kralingen (633 m). For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland is about 794 m away. Residents note that education is good, with most children getting average or higher secondary school recommendations.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 930 with children and 975 without. One resident says there are "plenty of schools and sports facilities" for children, though a playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. Small parks and school playgrounds offer alternatives.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR at 341 m, just around the corner. Within a ten-minute walk you can also reach a PLUS, Albert Heijn, and Aldi. For daily shopping, you are well covered.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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