De Graeffstraat 22A
Blijdorp, Rotterdam
AreaA pre-war apartment in Blijdorp
This apartment on De Graeffstraat 22A sits in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood in the Noord district of Rotterdam where residents describe a quiet, green setting with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. The home was built in 1938 and is offered for sale at €725,000. This listing does not state the energy label. The asking price is on the high side compared with the local market, sitting 55% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €467,996. For context, the average asking price per m² in Blijdorp is €5,166, and the home is priced at €5,292 per m² based on the BAG floor area. Across the municipality, this price level is notable among apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 137 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor about any garden, balcony, or garage. Because the listing is incomplete, there is little more to say about the interior from the available information.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood where residents give 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," adding that public transport and the Vroesenpark are nearby. Another resident describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people," mentioning the greenery, the park, and the nearby Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third review notes "Peaceful living in the city," though it also mentions that many residents live as individuals with little sense of community. The neighbourhood has about 10,420 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person households. The urbanity level is 1, meaning very strongly urban, with an address density of 5,196 per km². For more on the area, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Dirk just around the corner and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Secondary schools nearby include Wolfert College and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam, while primary school De Margriet is. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is. For public transport, bus stop Bentinckplein is on your doorstep with lines 8, 10, 13, 33, and 38, and Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is. These are all part of the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €526,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 38% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with a note that the home was built before 1970, in 1938. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij and vandeVijver 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 De Graeffstraat 22A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €725,000 is 38% above the WOZ value of €526,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The comparison is a factual figure from the data, and no conclusion is drawn here about whether the price is justified.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home cannot be assessed from the available information. The year of construction is 1938, but no inference about insulation or energy efficiency is made from that fact.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 137 m² according to the BAG registration. This is 46% larger than the average living area of 94 m² for homes in the neighbourhood. The agent has not provided additional details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, so the interior configuration is not known from the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The note mentions that the home was built before 1970, in 1938, but no further conclusions are drawn from that.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The noise from railway traffic is 40 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, based on 2023 data. The noise from air traffic is 31 dB Lden, also not above the standard, based on 2022 data. These are area-level indications.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 148 metres, followed by a Dirk at 215 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 432 metres, and a PLUS is at 564 metres. An AH to go is at 738 metres. These distances are measured from the address and provide a sense of the convenience for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Several secondary schools are nearby, including Wolfert College at 204 metres, Wolfert ISK at 211 metres, and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam at 256 metres. For primary education, De Margriet is at 411 metres. The distances are from the address, and the schools are named as they appear in the data.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest public transport stop is Bentinckplein at 148 metres, served by bus lines 8, 10, 13, 33, and 38. The Statenweg stop is at 303 metres with lines 10 and 13, and the Vroesenpark stop is at 355 metres with lines 33 and 40. Rotterdam Centraal train station is at 804 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Blijdorp give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other, with the Vroesenpark and public transport nearby. Another mentions the greenery and the nearby Diergaarde Blijdorp, while a third notes peaceful living but little sense of community.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home cannot be assessed from the available information. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the property details are limited to what is stated.
