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Overschie, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 terraced house on Graswinckelstraat has a generous 178 m² of living space and a 184 m² plot. It's a proper family home with an E energy label, so heating costs are something to keep an eye on. The asking price of €495,000 is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €426,107, which is on the high side, but you're getting 73% more floor area than the typical Overschie home. For context, terraced houses in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Overschie has a strong community spirit. One resident says: 'There are so many good initiatives done through cooperation by volunteers. Top people.' They mention small-scale help with groceries, clothing, and cooked meals for the elderly, plus a weekly jumble sale and second-hand shop. It's a mixed neighbourhood: 45% of homes are single-family, 63% owner-occupied, and the population includes many families with children. The area feels more like a village than a city district. Read more about the municipality of Rotterdam for context.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Dirk is a five-minute walk away. Lidl is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby: Openbare Daltonschool Overschie, CBS De Regenboog, and Albert Schweitzer. The nearest secondary school is 3.2 km away, so older kids will need a bike or bus. A park is a couple of streets away, and the train station is 3.3 km, manageable by bike.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Van Eijk Makelaars & Taxateurs B.V.
Details of this home
Graswinckelstraat 17, Rotterdam
Good · 1 resident
I help Bibi Fazal from the Welschenflats. She tries to give people with a small budget little groceries that residents of Overschie donate. She selflessly offers help with clothing, organises things, and sometimes cooks. Makes Christmas and Easter more fun and works together with Plus, Zeeman, the Protestant church, etc. The help is small-scale but more and more people join in. I think that's a boost. And HWD every Tuesday jumble sale and singers performing and working together with other parties that do something social for the elderly and young people. Thea and Chris cook 100 meals every week for lonely vulnerable elderly people on Tuesdays, free of charge. And recently second-hand clothing and bric-a-brac knick-knacks on Thursday in a little shop at Ameide Street, 10 to 2. So many good initiatives done through cooperation by volunteers. Top people. And the volunteers of Schoon en Heel Roelland, from the board and Leefbaar, who focus on what can be improved.
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About Graswinckelstraat 17, Rotterdam
The asking price is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €426,107, but the house is also 73% larger than the typical Overschie home (178 m² vs 103 m²). So you're paying more, but you're getting significantly more space. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra square metres and the character of a 1933 terraced house.
The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale. That means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. It's worth factoring in potential improvements like insulation or double glazing, but the listing doesn't specify what's already in place.
Overschie has a strong community feel with many volunteer initiatives, according to one resident. It's a mixed area with families, singles, and older residents. About 45% of homes are single-family, and 63% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a village-like atmosphere within Rotterdam, with local shops and schools within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Daltonschool Overschie at 395 m, CBS De Regenboog at 427 m, and Albert Schweitzer at 626 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.2 km away, so a bike or bus is needed for older children.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km from the house. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The listing doesn't specify which station, but it's a reasonable distance for commuting.
PLUS is just 166 m away, so you can pop out for bread in a couple of minutes. Dirk is 478 m (a five-minute walk), and Lidl is 710 m (a ten-minute walk). Albert Heijn is a bit further at 1.4 km. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The plot is 184 m², which suggests there is outdoor space, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 178 m² of floor area, it's likely a spacious home, but the exact room layout is not provided. You would need to ask the agent for a floor plan.
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