A compact flat in Vreewijk
This two-bedroom apartment on Groene Hilledijk sits in the heart of Vreewijk, a leafy pre-war neighbourhood in south Rotterdam. At €235,000, the asking price was 39% below the neighbourhood average of €387,369, a keen entry point for buyers who were happy to trade square metres for location. The 65 m² floor area is 29% smaller than the local average, so space is at a premium. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 5 October 2026.
Vreewijk: a quiet, green pocket
Vreewijk is a garden village from the 1920s, with tree-lined streets and low-rise housing. One resident calls it 'Quiet' (score 8.0), another says 'Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long' (score 5.75). Based on 14 reviews, the average score is 7.04. The area has many families and a mix of ages, 29% of residents are under 25, 29% are 25-45, and 19% are over 65. Most homes are owner-occupied (63% single-family), but this flat is in a small rental block. The neighbourhood Vreewijk is known for its community feel.
Daily life on Groene Hilledijk
For your morning bread, MCD is just around the corner. A five-minute walk brings you to SPAR express, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are close: Zuider Gymnasium and Portus Meridiem are both a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, though the nearest train station is 2.4 km away, a 30-minute walk or short bus ride.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via CORPOwonen and also appeared on Funda. The asking price was €235,000, and the energy label was C.
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About Groene Hilledijk 448B, Rotterdam
Was €235,000 a fair price for this flat?
The asking price was 39% below the neighbourhood average of €387,369, which made it one of the cheaper options in Vreewijk. However, the floor area (65 m²) is also 29% smaller than the local average. Compared to similar apartments in Rotterdam, the price per m² worked out at about €3,615, which was below the neighbourhood average of €4,521 per m². So it was priced keenly for its size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. That means it is reasonably efficient, not as good as A or B, but better than D or lower. You can expect moderate energy bills. In the neighbourhood, 21.1% of homes have label A+ and 33.3% have label A, so this flat is slightly below the local average in terms of efficiency.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Vreewijk is a quiet, green neighbourhood with many families. About 16% of households have children, and there are several schools within walking distance, including Zuider Gymnasium (196 m) and Portus Meridiem (277 m). Residents describe it as 'Quiet' and 'Reasonably nice', though one noted that household waste can stay on the street too long.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is MCD at 406 m, followed by SPAR express at 721 m. Albert Heijn and Lidl are about a ten-minute walk away. There are also restaurants (0.6 km), a park (0.3 km), and a library (1.0 km) nearby. For daily needs, everything is within easy reach.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What is the crime rate like in Vreewijk?
In the most recent data, there were 1,146 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That works out at about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is relatively high. However, many residents describe the area as quiet and safe in their daily experience.
How long do homes typically stay on the market here?
In Vreewijk, sold homes took an average of 63 days to sell. That is about two months, which suggests a balanced market, not too fast, not too slow. The current listing had 65 homes for sale in the neighbourhood.
