Sonmansstraat 50B01
Blijdorp, Rotterdam
AreaA 1930s apartment beside the park
This apartment sits on the first floor of a 1934 building on Sonmansstraat, right where the street meets the greenery of the Vroesenpark. It is a two-floor home with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, covering 93 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 94 square metres. The asking price of €450,000 works out at €4,787 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, this price is in line with the market. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment is spread over two floors and comes with a balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €130. The home has been on the market since 12 October 2026.
Living in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a quiet, green part of Rotterdam where neighbours still greet each other on the street. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." A third review is more mixed, noting "Many individuals, little sense of community." The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and the metro is within easy reach. Around half of the households in the neighbourhood are single-person households. More about the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with an Albert Heijn and a PLUS. The nearest primary school, Dominicus, is on your doorstep, and OBS de Blijberg is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp are both a couple of streets away, while Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. Metro station Blijdorp on line E is just around the corner, and bus line 10 stops at Stadhoudersplein and TalmaStraat nearby. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is served by the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €387,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €294,000 to €387,000. At address level, the road traffic noise load is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding indication is medium, with flood risk currently low and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Sonmansstraat 50B01, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €387,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €450,000 is 16% above that value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it rose by 32% between 2020 and 2025, from €294,000 to €387,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the first floor of the building and has a balcony. The living area is 93 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 94 square metres. The volume is 317 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The home has double glazing, which helps keep heat in. The exact monthly energy costs depend on usage and current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication at address level is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1934, which is before 1970, a factor that is included in the risk assessment.
What are the flood and heat stress indications?
At address level, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning flooding from heavy rain is a possibility. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is currently low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this home.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise load at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An Albert Heijn is at 337 metres and a PLUS at 369 metres, so groceries are a couple of streets away. The primary school Dominicus is at 21 metres, and OBS de Blijberg at 223 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is at 372 metres and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp at 303 metres. Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is at 939 metres.
What public transport options are nearby?
Metro station Blijdorp on line E is at 360 metres. Bus line 10 stops at Stadhoudersplein at 372 metres and at TalmaStraat at 422 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is at 1,370 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Blijdorp an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another calls it "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." A third review notes "Many individuals, little sense of community." The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are mentioned as nearby attractions.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 works out at €4,787 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 94 square metres. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,166. The price verdict is that this home is in line with the market compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996.
