Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sonmansstraat sits in the lively, green neighbourhood of Blijdorp in Rotterdam. With 52 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a well-insulated home from 1935. The asking price of €375,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood where neighbours still greet each other. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby." The area has a mix of ages, with many singles and couples, and a strong sense of community. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is highly urban but offers plenty of parks and local amenities.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn and PLUS are just around the corner, and SPAR express is a ten-minute walk. Schools are close: primary schools Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg are on your doorstep, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam provides excellent public transport, with a metro station nearby and a train station 2.2 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Voorberg NVM Makelaars Nesselande and also appears on Pararius.
Details of this home
Sonmansstraat 5B, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 Sonmansstraat 5B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €375,000 is 20% below the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000). However, the apartment is also 44% smaller than the neighbourhood average (93 m²). Given the compact size and good energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a 52 m² apartment in this area.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of older and younger residents. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and note that people still greet each other on the street. It's a peaceful area within the city, with good public transport and local shops.
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and PLUS, both about 400 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. SPAR express is about 800 metres away, and there are several other options within a kilometre.
Primary schools Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg are within 150 metres of the apartment. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is about 400 metres away, and Montessori Mavo is around 800 metres away.
The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and the train station is 2.2 km away. The area is well-connected, with bus and tram options nearby as well.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it's reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower, though exact costs depend on usage.
With 52 m² of living space, the apartment is compact and ideal for a single person or a couple. The layout is typical for a pre-war apartment, with separate rooms that can be arranged as needed.
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