Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1938 apartment on Paetsstraat sits in a quiet corner of Blijdorp, where neighbours still greet each other on the street. With 78 m² and an energy label C, it's a solid home that combines original charm with modern efficiency. The asking price of €545,000 is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a leafy part of Rotterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10. It's a densely populated area with mostly flats and a mix of ages, from students to families and older residents. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is known for its greenery and nearby parks.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are also a PLUS and an AH to go within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: Wolfert College and Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam are a five-minute walk, and primary school De Margriet is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport, with a metro stop nearby and a train station 2.2 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via vandeVijver Makelaardij and also appears on other channels.
Details of this home
Paetsstraat 2A, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany individuals, little sense of community
Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..
Auto-translated to English by AIit's a nice neighbourhood, right next to Vroesepark! In my opinion, there's not much to do for young people, for that you have to go to the city centre.
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About Paetsstraat 2A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 17% above the average for Blijdorp, which is €467,000. Given the 78 m², that works out to about €6,987 per m², while the neighbourhood average is €5,245 per m². So it's on the high side, but the apartment's pre-war character and energy label C may justify the premium for some buyers.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong community feel. Residents mention that neighbours greet each other and help out. It's densely populated with mostly flats, and there's a mix of ages. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and public transport is good with a metro stop close by.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 266 metres away, just around the corner. Dirk is 331 metres, and another Albert Heijn is 346 metres. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Several secondary schools are within a five-minute walk: Wolfert College (325 m), Wolfert ISK (333 m), and Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam (341 m). Primary school De Margriet is 449 metres away.
The neighbourhood has a metro stop nearby, and the train station is 2.2 km away. Residents appreciate the good public transport connections.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war home. It means reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs.
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