Homes for sale in Charlois, Rotterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in Charlois, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this Rotterdam district suits you.
What does a home in Charlois cost? Prices compared to Rotterdam
Charlois is a neighbourhood where buying is still relatively affordable compared to the rest of Rotterdam. The average WOZ value is €217,000, well below the Rotterdam average of €320,000. However, actual transaction prices tell a different story: in the past twelve months, 819 homes were sold for an average purchase price of €300,462. The range runs from around €150,000 for a compact apartment to €1,200,000 for larger single-family homes in the better streets. The average living area is 84 m². Only 27% of the more than 34,000 homes in Charlois are owner-occupied; the rest are rental (of which 43% is housing association stock). This makes the supply of homes for sale relatively limited. At the top of this page you can see the current listings and the average asking price, which changes daily. Those looking for homes for sale in Charlois will mainly find apartments and porch flats, supplemented by terraced houses in neighbourhoods such as Pendrecht and Zuidwijk.
Living in Charlois: an honest picture of a neighbourhood with many faces
Charlois is not a uniform neighbourhood. It is a patchwork of areas that differ greatly in atmosphere, housing quality and liveability. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood a 7.0 out of 10 based on 33 reviews. Accessibility scores the highest (7.8), and rightly so: Zuidplein metro station forms the hub of the neighbourhood, with direct connections to Rotterdam Central in ten minutes. Tram lines and bus routes serve almost every area, and the A15 and A29 are reachable within minutes. The green score is also decent (7.4), thanks mainly to Zuiderpark on the northern edge, one of the largest city parks in Rotterdam where you can go running, swim in the outdoor pool and have a picnic.
At the same time, there is a clear downside. The cleanliness score is the lowest at 5.8, and residents recognise this. Reviewer CC calls the neighbourhood outright a "ghetto" and writes about "a lot of rubbish" and poor maintenance, although they do appreciate the tram connection. Resident Janny describes feeling unsafe as a woman and being harassed several times. Chantal sums it up succinctly: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." On the other hand, Ayani is enthusiastic about the amenities: "Everything is close by." And that is true. Zuidplein shopping centre is one of the largest in Rotterdam South, with supermarkets such as Albert Heijn, Lidl and various specialist shops. In Oud Charlois you will find a more village-like character with small shops along the Charloisse Kerksingel. For education, there are primary schools such as De Kameleon and Het Kompas, and Zuiderpark College for secondary education.
The differences per neighbourhood are large. Heijplaat feels like a separate village on the Maas, while Tarwewijk is much rougher. Charlois Zuidrand and Wielewaal are under development with new-build homes. Check the neighbourhood page for Charlois for all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data, so you know exactly which area suits you. The municipality of Rotterdam is investing through the National Programme Rotterdam South in improving education, employment and housing. More information on this can be found on the website of the municipality of Rotterdam.
Which buyers is Charlois interesting for?
Buying a home in Charlois is particularly attractive for first-time buyers and young households who want to live in Rotterdam without paying the prices of the centre or Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. With an average income of €29,200 in the neighbourhood and a purchase price below the Rotterdam average, buying an apartment in Charlois is achievable for many first-time buyers. Do keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary and valuation fees can quickly add up to several thousand euros. Overbidding occurs in the more popular streets. If buying is not an option now, then check out rental homes in Charlois, because with 73% rental properties, the supply there is larger. Be honest about your tolerance for liveliness and mess, as this varies enormously per street.
Searching for a home for sale in Charlois via neighbourhood scores and reviews
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you look beyond just the asking price. Living in Charlois is not for everyone, and that is precisely why the experiences of current residents help you make an informed choice. Also compare with nearby neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Noord to discover which area really suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Charlois?
The average purchase price in Charlois over the past year was €300,462, with a range of €150,000 to €1,200,000. The average living area is 84 m². The WOZ value is €217,000, well below the Rotterdam average of €320,000.
What additional costs are there when buying a home in Charlois?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary fees, valuation costs, and possibly advice or brokerage fees for your mortgage. Expect around 4-6% extra on top of the purchase price. For new-build homes in, for example, Wielewaal, you pay VAT instead of transfer tax.
Is Charlois a good neighbourhood to buy a home as a first-time buyer?
Charlois is one of the more affordable districts in Rotterdam, making it attractive for first-time buyers. Especially apartments around €150,000 to €250,000 are accessible. However, note the large differences per neighbourhood: Oud Charlois and Heijplaat are quieter, while Tarwewijk is rougher. Visit the neighbourhood at different times before deciding.
What types of homes can I buy in Charlois?
The supply mainly consists of apartments and porch flats, supplemented by terraced houses in post-war neighbourhoods such as Pendrecht and Zuidwijk. New-build homes are being realised in Wielewaal. Only 27% of homes in Charlois are owner-occupied, making the supply more limited than in districts with more owner-occupied homes.
How is the accessibility from Charlois?
Charlois scores high on accessibility. Zuidplein metro station takes you to Rotterdam Central in about ten minutes. There are several tram and bus lines, and the A15 and A29 are quickly accessible by car. Zuidplein shopping centre serves as a public transport hub for all of Rotterdam-Zuid.
The neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
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Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience with Charlois is predominantly quiet. The neighbourhood doesn't feel busy or chaotic, and daily life here proceeds in a calm manner. I personally experience little nuisance and notice that people mostly go about their own business, which creates a relaxed atmosphere and sufficient privacy. It's not very extensive in terms of facilities. But it's a place where life feels manageable.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, it's a large neighbourhood where we can find everything, everything is close by
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AINice house, not such a nice neighbourhood
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