A classic apartment in Blijdorp
This 1935 apartment on the Sonmansstraat sits in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where residents describe a quiet, green setting with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996, which works out at about 36% below that figure. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, and this home is priced at €3,614 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
The home itself
This apartment occupies the second floor and spans two levels, with six rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The property has a volume of 288 m³. Built in 1935, it carries an energy label D, which means heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people," mentioning the greenery, the nearby park and zoo, and good public transport. A third resident offers a different view, noting "Many individuals, little sense of community." The neighbourhood has around 10,420 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 54%. The Blijdorp neighbourhood clearly has a mixed character, with both older and younger residents living side by side.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn and PLUS supermarkets are just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, Dominicus, is on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, metro line E stops at Blijdorp, and bus line 10 runs from TalmaStraat and Stadhoudersplein, all within a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 41 dB and aircraft noise at 35 dB are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Voorberg NVM Makelaars.
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Frequently asked questions
About Sonmansstraat 28A02, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Blijdorp?
The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996, which is about 36% lower. The average asking price per m² in Blijdorp is €5,166, while this home is listed at €3,614 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 128 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,750,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment is on the second floor and spans two levels. It has six rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 83 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². The total volume is 288 m³. The home was built in 1935 and carries an energy label D.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data provided. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on open data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn and PLUS supermarkets are both within a five-minute walk, and a SPAR express is about 831 metres away. The nearest primary school, Dominicus, is 86 metres from the home, with OBS de Blijberg at 165 metres. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 389 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is 439 metres away.
How is public transport from this home?
Metro line E stops at Blijdorp, about 423 metres away, and bus line 10 runs from TalmaStraat at 404 metres and Stadhoudersplein at 447 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is approximately 1.4 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. These stops connect the home to the wider city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Another mentions the greenery and good public transport. A third resident notes that there are many individuals and little sense of community.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is based on the home being built before 1970, in this case 1935. This is an area-level indication from open data sources, not an inspection of this specific property's foundation.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Public climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this specific home.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation. The agent does provide the floor area, number of rooms, and energy label, so the basic property details are available.
