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Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 93 m² apartment on Bisschopstraat sits in a quiet pocket of Blijdorp, where neighbours still greet each other on the street. The building dates from 1933 and has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €437,500, the asking price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, making it a keen option for a pre-war flat in this part of Rotterdam. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Blijdorp is a leafy neighbourhood with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp just a stroll away. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed," while another calls it "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." The area is densely populated, over 10,000 residents, and mostly consists of apartments, with 56% owner-occupied homes. It's a mix of ages, though the largest group is 25 to 45. The neighbourhood Blijdorp has a strong urban feel, with over 5,000 addresses per km², yet the parks and quiet streets give it a village-like calm.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city amenities you'd expect, with restaurants and a park within a few minutes' walk. The metro is nearby, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via KNAL Makelaars.
Details of this home
Bisschopstraat 36B02, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany individuals, little sense of community
Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..
Auto-translated to English by AIit's a nice neighbourhood, right next to Vroesepark! In my opinion, there's not much to do for young people, for that you have to go to the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Blijdorp
Data from Blijdorp
90 within 5 km
164 within 5 km
About Bisschopstraat 36B02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €437,500 is below the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and the median of €450,000. Given the 93 m² floor area, that works out to about €4,704 per m², which is lower than the Blijdorp average of €5,245 per m². So it's priced keenly for a pre-war apartment with an E label.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents mention that people greet each other on the street and help out when needed. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. It's urban but peaceful.
Albert Heijn is 231 metres away, just around the corner. PLUS is 420 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also Dirk and SPAR express within about 800 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary school Dominicus is 171 metres away, and OBS de Blijberg is 358 metres, both within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 354 metres away, and Montessori Mavo is 756 metres. So school runs are easy on foot.
The metro is nearby (residents mention it in reviews), and the train station is 2.2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
Energy label E means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. In Blijdorp, 44% of homes have a label D or lower, so it's not unusual for a pre-war building. It's worth considering improvements like insulation.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space. The Vroesenpark is just 200 metres away for green space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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