Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Sonmansstraat sits in the lively Rotterdam neighbourhood of Blijdorp. With 65 m² of living space, it's a compact home that feels cosy rather than spacious. The energy label C means reasonable efficiency, though the pre-war construction may bring higher heating costs. At €415,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a sought-after area with a mix of older and younger residents. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. Lots of greenery." The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and the metro provides quick connections. The neighbourhood Blijdorp has a high density of 5,196 addresses per km², typical of a very strongly urban area. Most homes are apartments, and the population skews young, with many singles.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Dominicus and De Margriet, are within a five-minute walk, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of restaurants and a park within a few minutes' walk. A train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via 3B Makelaardij and appears on multiple channels.
Details of this home
Sonmansstraat 140A, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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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Data from Blijdorp
90 within 5 km
174 within 5 km
About Sonmansstraat 140A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €415,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and the median of €450,000. Given that the apartment is 65 m², which is 30% smaller than the average of 93 m² in Blijdorp, the price per m² works out to about €6,385, higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium per square metre.
Blijdorp has a total of 739 reported crimes, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. Residents describe it as quiet and sociable, with people greeting each other on the street. The area feels safe, especially around the Vroesenpark and the zoo.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro is closer and provides a good alternative for getting around Rotterdam.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam (secondary) is just 103 m away, and primary schools Dominicus (245 m) and De Margriet (327 m) are also close. OBS de Blijberg is 457 m away.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. In Blijdorp, 41.2% of homes have label C, and 44.3% have a lower label (D or worse). So this home is in the middle of the pack, not the most efficient, but not the worst either.
Public transport is good. The metro is nearby, and the train station is 2.2 km away. Residents mention the metro as a plus.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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