A pre-war apartment in Blijdorp
On the Paetsstraat in Blijdorp, a pre-war apartment from 1939 sits in a lively part of Rotterdam. The asking price of €540,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €467,996. The living area of 150 m² according to the agent is 60% larger than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². This is one of the [apartments in Rotterdam] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 150 m², while the BAG registration records 145 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second living floor. It is full ownership, with double glazing and a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €127.50 per month.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." The neighbourhood counts about 10,420 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person households. This matches the picture of [the Blijdorp neighbourhood] as a mixed urban area.
Amenities and transport
Groceries are close by, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Wolfert College and the SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Bentinckplein is on your doorstep with lines 8, 10, 13, 33 and 38, and tram stop van Aerssenlaan is a couple of streets away with lines 4 and 8. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of [the municipality of Rotterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address has a noise indication for road traffic of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, as an area-level indication. For climate, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050, and heat stress is medium for both the current situation and 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 BVA Makelaardij and BVA Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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About Paetsstraat 32A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Blijdorp?
The asking price of €540,000 is 15% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €467,996. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,166, while this home is listed at €3,600 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 150 m². The median asking price in Blijdorp is €450,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 150 m², while the BAG registration records 145 m². The home is located on the second living floor and has a balcony. The volume is 513 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so heating and electricity costs will be noticeable but not extreme. The agent states the home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs depend on usage and current energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €127.50 per month. This fee is paid to the VvE and typically covers shared maintenance, insurance and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs. The exact coverage depends on the association's regulations and financial situation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has a noise indication for road traffic of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1939, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation considerations, but the indication for this location is low.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050, and heat stress is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 186 metres, and a Dirk is at 255 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 475 metres, a PLUS at 631 metres, and an AH to go at 761 metres. All within a short walk, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Bentinckplein is on your doorstep at 148 metres, with lines 8, 10, 13, 33 and 38. Tram stop van Aerssenlaan is at 312 metres with lines 4 and 8, and bus stop Vroesenpark is at 341 metres with lines 33 and 40. Rotterdam Centraal train station is at 818 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
Several secondary schools are nearby. The Wolfert College is at 205 metres, the SGM Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam at 206 metres, and the Wolfert ISK at 223 metres. The Wolfert RISS Senior Campus is at 332 metres and the Wolfert Tweetalig at 356 metres. Primary education is at 0.6 km distance.
How do residents rate living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the quiet atmosphere and helpful neighbours, another highlights the greenery and nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third resident notes that many individuals live here with little sense of community.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing and demographics?
Blijdorp has about 10,420 inhabitants, with 54% single-person households and 17% households with children. Of the housing stock, 56% are owner-occupied homes. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban with an address density of 5,196 per km². Most homes, 88.7%, were built before 1945.
