A 1926 apartment with a modern heart
This apartment on Putsebocht sits in Bloemhof, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets have a story to tell. Built in 1926, the home has been brought up to date with an A+ energy label and a heat pump, so it pairs old-school character with contemporary comfort. The asking price is €265,000. For anyone looking at [apartments in Rotterdam]( /koopwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/), this is one of the options currently on the market.
Inside the home
The agent describes a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed as 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home comes with full ownership, cavity wall insulation and a heat pump. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €47.
Life in Bloemhof
Bloemhof is a neighbourhood where summer brings music and cheerful people, according to one resident, who has lived here for 15 years and appreciates the many families with children. Another resident is less positive, describing the area as dirty and mentioning tensions around newcomers. Based on eight reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.24 out of 10. The neighbourhood has around 13,740 inhabitants, and about 17% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a fuller picture, you can read more about [the Bloemhof neighbourhood]( /buurt/bloemhof-rotterdam/).
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: a Lidl is just around the corner, with a Dirk and an Albert Heijn a short walk away. For primary education, CBS De Akker is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Afrikaanderwijk, about a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Lange Hille is just around the corner. Public transport is well placed, with bus line 66 and metro lines 2, D and E at Maashaven, and Rotterdam Zuid train station about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible. According to public risk data at address level, the home is on a busy road with road traffic noise above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1926 construction on clay soil, and the area-level climate data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding and heat stress. 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 multiple channels, including Mares Makelaars.
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Frequently asked questions
About Putsebocht 125A01, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €265,000. The average asking price for homes in Bloemhof is €289,336, and the median is €275,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 60 m², is €4,417, while the neighbourhood average is €3,528 per m². These figures are provided for context.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed as 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €47.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions cavity wall insulation and a heat pump as features. Only about 7% of the homes for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label, so this home stands out in terms of energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1926 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the area, about 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address is on a busy road, and the road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A Lidl is just around the corner at about 364 metres, with another Lidl and a Dirk within a short walk. An Albert Heijn is about 741 metres away. For primary education, CBS De Akker is about 277 metres away, and Enderun Hisar Rotterdam is about 317 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a few hundred metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest public transport stop is Lange Hilleweg, served by bus line 66, about 377 metres away. Maashaven metro and tram stop, with lines 2, D and E, is about 382 metres away. There is also a bus stop at Maashaven with line 456. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, about 1.46 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Bloemhof?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.24 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood, especially in summer, with cheerful people and plenty to do, though they wish a supermarket were closer. Another resident is critical, calling the area dirty and mentioning tensions around newcomers. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences.
Is the home on a busy road?
Yes, the agent notes that the home is on a busy road and in a residential area. The address risk data confirms road traffic noise above the norm at 55 dB Lden. This is an area-level indication, so the actual noise inside the home may vary depending on insulation and window placement.
