Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 106 m² apartment on Schieweg in Rotterdam's Blijdorp district is a classic 1934 build with an F energy label, meaning heating costs will be significant. At €350,000, the asking price is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, making it a notably keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a leafy, quiet 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" and highlights the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10. The area is densely populated (5,196 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war housing, with many singles and younger residents. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Blijdorp page.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk, and primary schools Imelda and De Margriet are also within easy reach. The Vroesenpark is on your doorstep for a quick escape into green. For wider context, the municipality Rotterdam page offers more on the city.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars Rotterdam and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Schieweg 8B02, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 Schieweg 8B02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and also under the median of €450,000. Given the 106 m² floor area, that works out to about €3,302 per m², while the neighbourhood average per m² is €5,245. So it's priced on the low side for Blijdorp, though the F energy label means higher running costs.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents mention that people greet each other and help out. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby. It's very urban with a high density of addresses, and the population is mostly young adults and singles. The neighbourhood scores 7.55 out of 10 from five reviews.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The metro is closer, as residents note, but exact distances for metro stops are not listed.
Albert Heijn is 254 m away, Aldi 271 m, and PLUS 429 m. For schools, Montessori Mavo secondary school is 170 m away, and primary schools Imelda and De Margriet are within 400 m. There are also many restaurants and bars in the area.
The apartment was built in 1934, and the F label indicates poor energy efficiency. In the neighbourhood, 44.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is common for pre-war buildings. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home.
In the past year, sold homes in Blijdorp took an average of 45 days to sell. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. The current listing has 139 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp