A ground-floor apartment on a busy road
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Gordelweg, a busy road in the Blijdorp neighbourhood of Rotterdam. Built in 1937, it has a classic pre-war character with a free view. The asking price is €425,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €470,138, and the average for apartments in Rotterdam is not stated here.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 63 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is a ground-floor unit with a rear garden of 64 m². The property is freehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €128 per month. The agent describes the setting as on a busy road, in a residential area, with a free view.
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 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." Another adds: "Cosy 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." A third review notes: "Many individuals, little sense of community." The neighbourhood has about 10,255 residents, and 54% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS de Blijberg is on your doorstep, and the Dominicus school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat, metro line E at Blijdorp, and tram line 8 at Schieweg, all within a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €385,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €255,000 to €385,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. 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 Comfort 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 225BGL, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €385,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 51%, from €255,000 to €385,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 60 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The home is on the ground floor and has a rear garden of 64 m². It is freehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €128 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance. For a more detailed picture, you would need to look at the specific features of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself. The home is on a busy road, which the agent notes in the description.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of the specific property. The home was built in 1937, which is before 1970, a period that sometimes has foundation considerations, but the risk level here is indicated as low. This is a general indication and does not replace a structural survey.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
The climate risk data for this address indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain), while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is also medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home. They describe the general exposure of the location.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 468 metres, followed by a PLUS at 513 metres. For schools, OBS de Blijberg is just 131 metres away, and the Dominicus school is at 164 metres. There is also a secondary school, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, at 466 metres. These distances are measured from the property.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest public transport stops are TalmaStraat with bus line 10 at 405 metres, Blijdorp with metro line E at 489 metres, and Schieweg with tram line 8 at 512 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.5 kilometres away. These stops provide access to the city's public transport network, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The living area of this apartment is 60 m² according to the agent, which is 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 93 m². This means the home is more compact than many others in Blijdorp. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €7,083, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,241 per m².
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give Blijdorp an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours greet each other and help when needed, with the Vroesenpark and metro nearby. Another mentions the greenery and the proximity of Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third notes that there are many individuals and little sense of community, so experiences vary.
