Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 apartment on Sonmansstraat sits in the heart of Blijdorp, a leafy neighbourhood just north of Rotterdam's centre. With 79 m² and energy label C, it's a solid home that blends character with practicality. At €395,000, the asking price is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, a keen entry point for apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a green, quiet pocket of Rotterdam where neighbours still greet each other. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. Lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby." A third notes it's "peaceful living in the city" but with "little sense of community." The area is densely populated (5,196 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with a mix of ages, many singles and young professionals. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Blijdorp.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn and PLUS are both just around the corner, and a SPAR express is a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Dominicus primary school is on your doorstep, and OBS de Blijberg is a couple of streets away. Secondary schools like Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam are a five-minute walk. The Vroesenpark is just around the corner for a breather, and the metro connects you to the city centre. For more on the wider area, see municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Voorberg NVM Makelaars Nesselande.
Details of this home
Sonmansstraat 5A, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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
88 within 5 km
159 within 5 km
About Sonmansstraat 5A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 15% below the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000) and also below the median (€450,000). Given the 79 m² and energy label C, it's priced keenly compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood. However, the final sale price depends on the condition and interest.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of older and younger residents. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark, Diergaarde Blijdorp, and good public transport. Some note a lack of community spirit, but overall it's described as cosy and peaceful.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away. Public transport is generally well-regarded by residents.
Dominicus primary school is just 111 m away, and OBS de Blijberg is 131 m. For secondary education, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 410 m and Montessori Mavo is 808 m. Several other schools are within a short walk.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means moderate energy efficiency, heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme. In Blijdorp, 41.2% of homes have label C, and 44.3% have D or lower.
There are currently 139 apartments for sale in Blijdorp, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,750,000. The average price per m² is €5,245.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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