Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 apartment on Paetsstraat sits in the leafy Blijdorp neighbourhood, where the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are just a stroll away. With 145 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average apartment in the area. The asking price of €540,000 is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, which reflects the generous size and the sought-after pre-war character. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood where residents still greet each other on the street. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." A third notes it is "Peaceful living in the city" but with "little sense of community." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.55 out of 10. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area is densely urban with over 5,000 addresses per km². The neighbourhood Blijdorp is home to many singles and young professionals.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. Several secondary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Wolfert College and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam. The Vroesenpark is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though the central station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including BVA Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Paetsstraat 32A, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 32A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 16% above the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000). However, this apartment is 56% larger than the neighbourhood average (93 m²), so the price per m² is roughly in line with the market. The pre-war character and green surroundings add to its appeal.
The apartment has a floor area of 145 m², which is significantly larger than the average home for sale in Blijdorp (93 m²). The exact layout is not described in the listing, but the size suggests generous rooms typical of pre-war construction.
The energy label is C. This is common for pre-war buildings in the neighbourhood, where 44% of homes have a label D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you may want to budget for heating costs in winter.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of older and younger residents. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and note that people greet each other on the street. Public transport (metro) is nearby, and there are supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro is closer and provides a quick connection to the city centre.
Yes, several secondary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Wolfert College and SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam. Primary schools and childcare are also within 600 metres.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp