Gordelweg 208B
Blijdorp, Rotterdam
AreaA 1930s apartment with a view over Blijdorp
This apartment sits on the third floor of a 1937 building on the Gordelweg, in the Blijdorp neighbourhood of Rotterdam. The home has a free view and is described by the agent as being in the centre, with a roof terrace and a balcony. With a living area of 110 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €515,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996. For context, the average asking price per m² in Blijdorp is €5,166, while this home comes in at €4,682 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Rotterdam], this one offers a pre-war character with a modern twist.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 367 m³. According to the agent, the living area is 110 m², while the BAG registration lists 103 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is a freehold property, so you own the land as well as the building. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €194.34. The agent mentions a roof terrace and a balcony, which are a rare find in a 1930s apartment.
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 describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Another resident mentions the greenery, the good public transport, and the supermarkets and shops close by. A third review notes that there are many individuals and little sense of community. The neighbourhood has around 10,255 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 54%. Most homes here were built before 1945, which gives the area its characteristic pre-war streetscape. For more on what it is like to live here, see [the Blijdorp neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are well covered around this home. The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS de Blijberg is on your doorstep, and the Dominicus school is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is just around the corner. The Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat just around the corner, and tram line 8 runs along the Schieweg a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and [the municipality of Rotterdam] is well served by train connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €423,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €515,000 is 22% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €301,000 to €423,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low and expected to remain low in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent is 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Gordelweg 208B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €515,000, while the WOZ value is €423,000 as of 1 January 2025. That puts the asking price 22% above the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the market value, so the difference is a fact about the numbers, not a judgement on the price. The price per m² is €4,682 based on the agent's stated living area of 110 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total living area is 110 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 103 m². The home is on the third floor and has a roof terrace and a balcony. The volume is 367 m³. It is a freehold property, so there is no ground lease.
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 to homes with a better label. The home does have double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about the energy performance as registered.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €194.34. This is the amount stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, but the listing does not specify exactly what is included. It is a fact about the monthly cost of owning this apartment, alongside the mortgage and other expenses.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1937, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation issues, but the risk level here is stated as low. No further details are given in the listing.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, below the standard, and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data for 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flooding risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is medium for this address. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is also expected to be medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 500 metres, with an Albert Heijn at 583 metres and a SPAR express at 636 metres. For primary education, OBS de Blijberg is at 69 metres and the Dominicus school at 243 metres. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is at 476 metres. These distances are straight-line measurements from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat, 215 metres from the home. Tram line 8 runs along the Schieweg, 395 metres away, and bus line 10 also stops at Stadhoudersplein, 563 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal station is 1.5 kilometres from the home, which is about a ten-minute walk. The station offers national and international train connections.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents of Blijdorp give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Another mentions the greenery and the good public transport. A third review notes that there are many individuals and little sense of community. The reviews reflect the experiences of a small number of residents.
