A pre-war apartment with a sunny garden
This apartment on the Bijlwerffstraat sits in Blijdorp, a pre-war neighbourhood in Rotterdam-Noord where residents greet each other on the street and the Vroesenpark is just around the corner. Built in 1932, the home is part of a quiet street in a residential area, and the asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is €480,174, so this home asks about 20% more.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 105 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a south-facing back garden of 83 m², and the property is located on the first living floor. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The HOA fee is €20,000 per year, which is substantial.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a lively neighbourhood with a mix of older and younger residents, and many single-person households. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with older and younger residents. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby. Here residents still greet each other and have a chat and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here. Good public transport (metro). Supermarkets and all kinds of other shops nearby. Nice restaurants and bars." The neighbourhood has a high address density, typical of a very strongly urban area. For more details, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a PLUS is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Dominicus, is a couple of streets away, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a five-minute walk. For public transport, metro station Blijdorp (line E) is on your doorstep, and bus stops Vroesenpark (lines 8, 13) and Statenweg (lines 10, 13) are just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Rotterdam. According to area-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Bijlwerffstraat 30C, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Blijdorp?
The asking price of €575,000 is about 20% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €480,174. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,146, while this home asks €5,476 per m² based on the agent's listing. The median asking price in Blijdorp is €450,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 105 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a south-facing back garden of 83 m². The home is located on the first living floor.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without this figure, a comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value is not possible.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is within 175 metres, and a PLUS is within 487 metres. The nearest primary school is Dominicus at 316 metres, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is at 418 metres. Other schools like OBS de Blijberg and De Margriet are also within walking distance.
What is the neighbourhood of Blijdorp like?
Blijdorp is a very strongly urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages, though many households are single-person (54%). Residents rate it 7.55 out of 10 based on five reviews, mentioning the quiet streets, greenery, and the nearby Vroesenpark. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 5,196 addresses per km².
Is there a risk of flooding or foundation issues?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is low. The current flood risk is also low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are available?
Metro station Blijdorp (line E) is 181 metres away, and bus stops Vroesenpark (lines 8, 13) and Statenweg (lines 10, 13) are within 300 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
How old is the building and what energy label does it have?
The building was constructed in 1932. The energy label is C. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label indicates the energy performance, but it does not directly describe the condition of the building.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The HOA fee is €20,000 per year. This is a significant amount, which may cover maintenance of common areas and the building.
