A pre-war apartment in Blijdorp
This apartment on Paetsstraat 2A sits in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood in the Noord district of Rotterdam. Built in 1938, it is a classic pre-war home with a lived-in character that reflects its era. The asking price of €525,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €467,996 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. With a living area of 78 m² according to the BAG registration, that works out to €6,731 per m², which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,166 per m². For context, there are 128 homes for sale in the neighbourhood right now, and the median asking price is €450,000. This price level is typical for apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the apartment was built in 1938 and carries an energy label C. The living area is 78 m² according to the BAG registration. Because the listing is incomplete, there is little more to say about the interior or installations.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give Blijdorp an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people," adding that "Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby" and that "People still greet each other on the street here." A third review notes "Peaceful living in the city" but also "Many individuals, little sense of community." The neighbourhood has around 10,420 residents, and 54% of households are single-person. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 5,196 per km². This is the Blijdorp neighbourhood as residents experience it.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Dirk a couple of streets away and another Albert Heijn nearby. For secondary education, Wolfert College is a couple of streets away, and De Margriet primary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a five-minute walk. Bus stops Statenweg and Vroesenpark are just around the corner, with lines 10 and 13, and 33 and 40 respectively. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 49 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, but flood risk in 2050 is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 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 vandeVijver Makelaardij and vandeVijver Makelaardij.
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About Paetsstraat 2A, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment on Paetsstraat 2A?
The asking price is €525,000. With a living area of 78 m² according to the BAG registration, that comes to €6,731 per m². The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Blijdorp is €467,996, and the median is €450,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,166, so this apartment is priced above that level.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is 78 m² according to the BAG registration. The apartment was built in 1938 and has an energy label C. No further details about the interior are provided in the listing.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing is incomplete. It does not state the layout, number of rooms, outdoor space, or installations. As a result, the only known facts are the year of construction (1938), the energy label (C), and the living area of 78 m² according to the BAG registration. No other property details are stated in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The apartment has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to more efficient homes, but lower than homes with the least efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the home being built before 1970, in this case 1938. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details about the foundation are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The climate risk data for this address shows pluvial flooding risk is low, and current flood risk is low. By 2050, flood risk is expected to be medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 266 metres, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away at 331 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 346 metres, and a PLUS is at 554 metres. In total, there are 93 supermarkets within 5 km of this address, so grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are close to Paetsstraat 2A?
For secondary education, Wolfert College is a couple of streets away at 325 metres, and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam is at 341 metres. For primary education, De Margriet is at 449 metres, about a five-minute walk. There are 181 schools within 5 km of this address.
How is public transport from this address?
Bus stops are just around the corner: Statenweg at 228 metres with lines 10 and 13, and Vroesenpark at 237 metres with lines 33 and 40. Bentinckplein at 268 metres has lines 8, 10, 13, 33, and 38. Rotterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk at 927 metres.
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 says it is a "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another mentions the "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people" and the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third notes "Peaceful living in the city" but also "Many individuals, little sense of community."
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Blijdorp has around 10,420 residents. Single-person households make up 54% of all households, and 17% of households have children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, at 47% of the population. It is a very strongly urban area with an address density of 5,196 per km².
