A calm spot in Blijdorp
This apartment sits on the edge of Vroesenpark, on a quiet road in a residential area. Blijdorp is a leafy part of Rotterdam where residents still greet each other on the street, and the park and Diergaarde Blijdorp are close by. The last known asking price of €449,500 was on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Rotterdam, which sat around €467,996 for a typical home in this part of the city. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1932, this is a two-floor maisonette on the second living level, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 72 m², while the BAG registration records 97 m². According to the agent, the home had double glazing, secondary glazing, floor and wall insulation, and underfloor heating throughout with a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €7,200 per year.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know 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." The area is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses, and a large share of homes here date from before 1945. For more on the area, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with PLUS a couple of streets away and a SPAR express a five-minute walk. The Dominicus primary school is just around the corner, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is a five-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, with BENU Apotheek Blijdorp a five-minute walk away. Metro station Blijdorp is on your doorstep with line E, and bus stops Vroesenpark and Statenweg are a couple of streets away with lines 8, 13 and 10. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €413,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €246,000 to €413,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level climate indications show elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now and in 2050. 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 Maarten Makelaardij and through a second channel on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bijlwerffstraat 40B, Rotterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €449,500. The average asking price for homes at the time on the market in Blijdorp was €467,996, with a median of €450,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 72 m², came to €6,243.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The home is on the second living level.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €413,000 on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 9% above that value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €246,000 to €413,000.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1932, which is before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, below the norm, and aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures come from public data at address level.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is about 200 metres away, on your doorstep. PLUS is about 500 metres away, and a SPAR express is about 675 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within about 750 metres: another Albert Heijn and a Dirk.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Dominicus primary school is about 350 metres away, and OBS de Blijberg is about 530 metres away. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is about 450 metres away, and Wolfert Tweetalig is about 760 metres away.
How is the public transport from this address?
Metro station Blijdorp is about 200 metres away, served by line E. Bus stops Vroesenpark and Statenweg are about 240 and 310 metres away, with lines 8, 13 and 10. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the quiet atmosphere and that neighbours know and help each other. Another highlights the greenery, the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and the good public transport.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home had double glazing, secondary glazing, floor and wall insulation, and underfloor heating throughout with a central heating boiler. The label B is an efficient label.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The homeowners' association contribution was €7,200 per year, which came to €600 per month. This was stated in the agent's listing for this apartment.
How did the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €449,500 was close to the median asking price in Blijdorp, which was €450,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood was €467,996. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area, was €6,243, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,166 per m².
