Bloemhof, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Putsebocht sits in a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets buzz with activity, especially in summer. At 62 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with an energy label C it's reasonably efficient for a 1928 building. The asking price of €200,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €301,557, which makes it a keen entry point into the market, though the floor area is also 31% smaller than the typical 90 m² in Bloemhof. Compared to other apartments in Rotterdam, this one is priced to move.
Bloemhof is a dense, urban area with a strong mix of cultures. Residents describe it as "cosy and noisy", one long-term resident says: "Our neighbourhood is a cosy neighbourhood, especially in the summer. People are cheerful and play nice music. There is plenty to do and there are quite a few shops in the area." Another review is less positive, calling it "extremely dirty and bad neighbourhood" and noting demographic changes. A third simply says "a bit dead with all those Dutchies." Based on three reviews, opinions are mixed, but the area is certainly lively. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the streets are full of families and young adults. For more context, see the Bloemhof neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is just around the corner: a Lidl is a couple of streets away, and a Dirk and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, CBS De Akker is on your doorstep, and several other primary schools are within a few hundred metres. The neighbourhood has a high address density, so you'll never feel alone, there are plenty of restaurants and a park within a five-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam keeps the city running, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam for broader context.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vrieling Makelaars | NVM | Qualis.
Details of this home
Putsebocht 145, Rotterdam
Fair · 8 residents
More and more foreigners come to live here, they form groups; out of the entire street there are maybe 10 white families. Everything could be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIOur neighbourhood is a cosy neighbourhood, especially in the summer. People are cheerful and play nice music. There is plenty to do and there are quite a few shops in the area. It would be nice if a supermarket were to open that is a bit closer. There are also many families with children. I like that because I have a son myself. We have been living in Bloemhof for 15 years now.
Auto-translated to English by AIA bit dead with all those Dutchies
Auto-translated to English by AIThat everyone has a strong bond with each other
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Auto-translated to English by AIBloemhof is a beautiful neighbourhood with lots of greenery. There are also many activities in the area, the residents are friendly, and there is always something to do. It is also a safe neighbourhood. There are many schools in the vicinity.
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About Putsebocht 145, Rotterdam
The asking price of €200,000 is 34% below the average asking price in Bloemhof (€301,557), but the apartment is also 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 90 m². Given the compact size and energy label C, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a 62 m² apartment in this area, it's not a bargain, but it's priced for its size.
Bloemhof is a very urban area (address density 6,406 per km²) with a mix of cultures. Residents have mixed feelings: some enjoy the cosy, lively atmosphere with music and shops, while others find it dirty or too quiet. The area has many families and young adults, and most homes are pre-war. It's a vibrant, no-nonsense part of Rotterdam.
The nearest Lidl is 415 m away, just a couple of streets from the apartment. A Dirk and Albert Heijn are within 640,670 m, a ten-minute walk. For daily groceries you're well covered.
CBS De Akker is 213 m away, on your doorstep. Other primary schools within a few hundred metres include Enderun Hisar Rotterdam (391 m), Theresiaschool (413 m), and De Bloementuin (442 m). Secondary education is 0.9 km away.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1928. You can expect moderate energy costs, not as efficient as a modern home, but not the highest either. In Bloemhof, 27.6% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space, typical for an apartment in a dense urban area.
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