Noorderhavenkade 7B
Blijdorp, Rotterdam
AreaA quiet spot by the park
This apartment on Noorderhavenkade 7B sits in Blijdorp, a leafy corner of Rotterdam Noord where residents describe a friendly, neighbourly atmosphere. The home is a two-room apartment from 1934, with an energy label E. At €275,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the WOZ value, but it is the cheapest of the 148 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it sits 43% below the average asking price of €480,364. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, this apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom, and a single floor, with a living area of 50 m² (the BAG registration lists 49 m²). The home features double glazing and gas heaters, and it is set alongside a park and a quiet road. It is offered as freehold ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €98.66. The property has been listed since 29 July 2026.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood where people still greet each other on the street, as one resident puts it: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." Another resident mentions the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and notes that public transport is good. Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, yet it feels peaceful according to the reviews. The Blijdorp neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many single-person households.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here: an Albert Heijn and a PLUS supermarket are just around the corner, and a SPAR express is a couple of streets away. For schools, OBS de Blijberg is on your doorstep, and the Dominicus school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is even closer. Public transport is well served: bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat, tram line 8 at Schieweg, and metro line E at Blijdorp, all within a short walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €245,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 12% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €172,000 to €245,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding risk is low, but heat stress is currently medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Hooft Makelaardij and also on Funda, so it is listed through multiple channels.
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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 Noorderhavenkade 7B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €245,000, 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 increased by 42%, from €172,000 in 2020 to €245,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 50 m², while the BAG registration records 49 m². The home also has a volume of 170 m³. It is set alongside a park and a quiet road, and it has double glazing and gas heaters.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. The home was built in 1934, which is before 1970, a factor that is sometimes associated with foundation considerations, but the risk level is stated as low.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. An Albert Heijn is about 468 metres away, a PLUS is 475 metres, and a SPAR express is 782 metres. Further afield, there is another Albert Heijn at 888 metres and an Aldi at 898 metres. All are within easy reach for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
OBS de Blijberg, a primary school, is just 98 metres away, and the Dominicus primary school is 140 metres away. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam VMBO is about 433 metres away. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as De Margriet at 694 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Public transport is well accessible. The nearest stops are TalmaStraat for bus line 10 (357 metres), Schieweg for tram line 8 (458 metres), and Blijdorp for metro line E (490 metres). Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 1.5 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents generally appreciate the neighbourhood. One resident says: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." Another mentions: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." The average score from five reviews is 7.55 out of 10. Some residents note that there are many individuals and little sense of community, but overall the feedback is positive.
Is this apartment suitable for a couple or single person?
With one bedroom and one bathroom, this apartment is compact. The living area is around 50 m², which is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 m². It might suit a single person or a couple looking for a manageable space in a convenient location. The final decision depends on your personal needs.
