Selling, buying or valuing in Prins Alexander.
Prins Alexander is the most 'commuter-friendly' district of Rotterdam — its own NS train station (Rotterdam Alexander) with direct connection to Utrecht/Amsterdam, the Alexandrium shopping centre, and homes with the most m² per euro of all Rotterdam-East. Asking prices €295,000-€795,000.
Postcode
3068
Median price
€445k
Range
€295k – €0,8M
Popular
Eengezinswoning, Appartement
About the area
What it's like to live here.
The area is large and contains several sub-neighbourhoods: Ommoord, Zevenkamp, Het Lage Land, Prinsenland, and Nesselande on the Zevenhuizerplas. Per sub-neighbourhood the atmosphere differs considerably — Nesselande is younger and more expensive (asking prices €495k-€795k), Ommoord more traditional (€325k-€525k).
Nesselande is the 'paradise neighbourhood' — directly on the Zevenhuizerplas, own beach, listed in 2024 as one of the most-sought neighbourhoods for young families. Asking prices detached €625k-€795k, semi-detached €495k-€595k.
For commuters to Utrecht/Amsterdam this is THE neighbourhood: Rotterdam Alexander station has direct IC trains, no transfer needed. For those who work 3-4 days a week elsewhere, the combination of Rotterdam price and commute comfort is unique.
Alexandrium shopping centre (3 sections + furniture boulevard) is by far the largest in Rotterdam — for those who want 'everything in one place' a major plus. Downside: busy and parking-search behaviour at weekends.
Vibe + practicals
How the neighbourhood works.
- Atmosphere
- Commuters, families, young dual-income, paradise dwellers (Nesselande)
- Transport
- NS Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht/Amsterdam, metro Capelsebrug
- Schools
- Ample offering, average good quality
- Green space
- Zevenhuizerplas, Hoge Boezem, Eendragtspolder
What stands out
Three things you'll notice.
- Own IC station — direct train to Utrecht/Amsterdam without transfer
- Nesselande on Zevenhuizerplas: own beach, watersports, paradise feel
- Alexandrium: largest shopping centre in Rotterdam (3 sections + furniture boulevard)
Why Nultien
What we bring to Prins Alexander.
For commuting couples from The Hague or people moving from Amsterdam for more space without missing Rotterdam: this is often the goldilocks choice. Onno handles a lot of buy-side work for 30-40 year-olds seeking more m² for their budget.
What you usually ask
Prins Alexander questions.
- What's the difference between Nesselande and Ommoord? +
- Nesselande is younger (built 2000-2010), on the lake, with more detached and semi-detached, on average €100-€200k more expensive per home. Ommoord is 1970s/80s, more apartment clusters, more affordable. Both have advantages.
- Is the commuter connection really that good? +
- Yes. Rotterdam Alexander → Utrecht Centraal: 28-32 min IC. Rotterdam Alexander → Amsterdam Zuid: 35-40 min. For those who work elsewhere 2-3 days, this is an excellent base without missing the Rotterdam offering.
- How is living near Zevenhuizerplas? +
- Wonderful in summer — beach, watersports, swimming. Much quieter in winter. The beach can be busy in high season with day visitors — that's a plus for some, minus for others. At every viewing we plan a summer-weekend check if timing allows.
Talk about Prins Alexander?
Whether you're selling, buying or valuing — we'll be honest about what's realistic in Prins Alexander this month.
Response within 4h.