Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 126 m² apartment on Schepenstraat sits in the heart of Blijdorp, a leafy neighbourhood just north of Rotterdam's centre. Built in 1937, it has a D energy label and is priced at €595,000. That is 27% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, but the floor area is 35% larger than the local average, so you are paying for extra space. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price.
Blijdorp is a calm, green pocket of Rotterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and the metro provides quick links into the city. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many singles and couples, and average incomes are in line with the city. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood Blijdorp scores a 7.6 out of 10.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Montessori Mavo is on your doorstep, and primary school De Margriet is a five-minute walk. The Vroesenpark is a couple of streets away for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Baljon makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Schepenstraat 20C, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Blijdorp
Data from Blijdorp
91 within 5 km
174 within 5 km
About Schepenstraat 20C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but the apartment is also 35% larger than the typical 93 m² in Blijdorp. The price per square metre works out at roughly €4,720, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong community feel. Residents mention that neighbours greet each other and help out when needed. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and the metro provides good public transport. There is a mix of ages, with many singles and couples, and the area feels safe and well-maintained.
PLUS is just 283 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Albert Heijn is 346 metres away, and Aldi is 364 metres. For daily groceries, you have several options within a five-minute walk.
Montessori Mavo secondary school is only 112 metres away, and primary school De Margriet is 222 metres. Several other schools are within walking distance, including Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and Imelda primary school.
The metro is nearby, and the nearest train station is 2.2 km away. The neighbourhood is well-connected to the rest of Rotterdam, with bus and tram options as well.
Energy label D means the apartment is not the most efficient, but it is not the worst either. You can expect moderate heating costs. In Blijdorp, 44% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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