A calm spot in Blijdorp
This upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where residents still greet each other on the street. The area is lively yet peaceful, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. At €419,000, the asking price was in line with the market, especially when compared to other apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 1 September 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1933, this apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area was 83 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 72 m². It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there is a balcony. The property was in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €150.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents describe Blijdorp as a cosy, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and good public transport. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another mentions: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people." Based on five reviews, the average score is 7.55. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many single-person households. For more, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Groceries are just around the corner at Albert Heijn, with PLUS a couple of streets away. Dominicus primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and the pharmacy BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a couple of streets away. Metro station Blijdorp (line E) is on your doorstep, and bus stops Statenweg and Vroesenpark are within a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €415,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 1% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €302,000 to €415,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic are below. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including HKM Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Bijlwerffstraat 20B02, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €419,000 was 1% above the WOZ value of €415,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 37%, from €302,000 in 2020 to €415,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was 83 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 72 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly HOA fee was €150.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. The home was built in 1933, but the risk level is based on the broader area, not on the condition of this property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 161 metres, and PLUS is 387 metres away. There are also other options within a short walk, including another Albert Heijn at 678 metres and a Dirk at 713 metres. In total, there are 90 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Dominicus primary school is 209 metres away, and OBS de Blijberg is 415 metres away. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam VMBO is 319 metres away, and Montessori Mavo is 710 metres away. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Metro station Blijdorp (line E) is 180 metres away, and bus stops Statenweg (lines 10, 13) and Vroesenpark (lines 8, 13) are within 300 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Blijdorp is described by residents as a quiet, cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby. Residents still greet each other on the street, and there is a mix of older and younger people. The average resident score is 7.55 based on five reviews.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
