Groot IJsselmonde, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1970s terraced house on Sluiskreek sits in a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets feel more like a village than a big city. With 134 m² of living space and an energy label A, it's both roomy and efficient. The asking price of €439,000 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €350,608, but you're getting 40% more floor space than the typical home in the area, so it's a fair deal for the extra square metres. For context, terraced houses in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Residents describe Groot IJsselmonde as a cosy place where people know each other. One says: "I know many people in the neighbourhood." Another adds: "If necessary, people help each other. It's a village in a big city." The neighbourhood has a strong community feel, with many families and a mix of ages. It's a busy urban area, very high density with over 2,700 addresses per km², yet the green spaces are never far away. The neighbourhood Groot IJsselmonde is well served by shops and schools, making daily life convenient.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Dirk are all within a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including Petrus Datheenschool a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Guido de Brès are also close. The park is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, yet this corner feels surprisingly tranquil.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via CORPOwonen and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
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Sluiskreek 71, Rotterdam
Good · 15 residents
Cosy. I know many people in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIf necessary, people help each other. It's a village in a big city. If necessary, people do grocery shopping for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood living in this neighbourhood due to many shops, good neighbours and good accessibility. Too bad that parking has become paid.
Auto-translated to English by AIOud IJsselmonde is a green neighbourhood with many elderly residents. People are friendly and helpful. It's not really safe here, for example Park de Twee Heuvelen is not lit at all and many strange people walk around. There is a lot of litter in the area and municipal bins are rarely cleaned, which means quite a lot of pests are roaming around.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt can best be described as multicultural, where most people seem to keep to themselves. If you strike up a conversation, they are surprised. The sense of community could be much better, but they are working hard on that. I quite enjoy it here. In terms of safety, I often see police patrolling, two shopping centres within walking distance, bus and tram right outside. Hygiene leaves something to be desired, especially rubbish dumped on the street. The greenery is left wild, supposedly for the insects, but it's just pure cost-cutting on green maintenance.
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About Sluiskreek 71, Rotterdam
The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €350,608, but the home is also 40% larger than the typical property in Groot IJsselmonde (134 m² vs 96 m²). Given the extra space and the energy-efficient A label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a home of this size and quality in this area.
Groot IJsselmonde feels like a village within a big city. Residents describe it as cosy and close-knit, where people help each other out. It's a very urban area with high density, but there are parks nearby. The community includes many families, and the streets are lively yet safe.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. This makes commuting to Rotterdam city centre or other destinations feasible without a car.
Several supermarkets are within walking distance: Lidl is about 935 m away, and Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Dirk are all around 1 km. For schools, Petrus Datheenschool (primary) is 411 m away, and Guido de Brès (secondary) is 267 m away. There are also other primary and secondary schools within a short distance.
The home has an energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating and electricity bills compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, only about 17% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point.
With 134 m² of living space, this home is 40% larger than the average home in Groot IJsselmonde (96 m²). The plot is 141 m², which is typical for a terraced house in this part of Rotterdam. The extra space makes it suitable for families or those who want room to spread out.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Groot IJsselmonde