A calm spot on the edge of Blijdorp
This apartment sits on the first floor of a 1938 building, right where the street meets the park. The setting is quiet, with a free view and a peaceful road, yet the city is never far away. With a floor area of 72 m² according to the agent, the asking price is €410,000. For context, apartments in Rotterdam are listed across a wide range, and this one sits within that spread.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including three bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living space is 71 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 72 m². It comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. The setting is described as alongside a park, on a quiet road, in a residential area, with a free view. The property has been listed since 5 November 2026.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents of the Blijdorp neighbourhood give it an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." A third notes: "Peaceful living in the city," though they mention "many individuals, little sense of community." The neighbourhood counts around 10,000 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp come up repeatedly in reviews as nearby highlights.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Wolfert College and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam are both within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is a couple of streets away, and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Bentinckplein and Statenweg are just around the corner, with lines 8, 10, 13, 33 and 38. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a bit further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €370,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €248,000 to €370,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate data shows elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Riva Makelaars.
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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 5B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €410,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €370,000, 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 has risen by 49%, from €248,000 in 2020 to €370,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including three bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 71 m². The property also has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 41 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 31 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 197 metres away, Dirk is 262 metres, and another Albert Heijn is 388 metres. A PLUS supermarket is 551 metres away. These are all within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Wolfert College is 257 metres away, and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam is 293 metres. Both are secondary schools. There are also other Wolfert campuses nearby, including Wolfert ISK and Wolfert Tweetalig, all within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Bentinckplein, about 201 metres away, with lines 8, 10, 13, 33 and 38. Statenweg stop is 262 metres with lines 10 and 13. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 856 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other. Another mentions the greenery and nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third notes peaceful living but a limited sense of community.
What is the average household size in Blijdorp?
The average household size in the neighbourhood is 1.7 people. About 54% of households are single-person, and 17% are households with children. This gives an idea of the demographic mix in the area.
