Sonmansstraat 7B01
Blijdorp, Rotterdam
AreaA pre-war apartment in Blijdorp
This apartment on Sonmansstraat 7B01 sits in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood in the Noord district of Rotterdam where residents give their surroundings a 7.55 out of 10. The home dates from 1935 and is offered for €325,000. This listing does not state the energy label. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €467,996. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price depending on age, size and location.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 79 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor about any outdoor space or installations. The building was constructed in 1935, which is typical for this part of Rotterdam where nearly nine in ten homes date from before 1945.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents describe Blijdorp as a quiet neighbourhood where people still greet each other on the street. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people." A third resident offers a different perspective, mentioning "many individuals, little sense of community." These views are based on five reviews. The neighbourhood counts around 10,000 inhabitants, with a large share of single-person households. The Blijdorp neighbourhood has 128 homes currently for sale, with asking prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,750,000.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered in Blijdorp. Albert Heijn and PLUS are both just around the corner, with SPAR express a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg, are within a short walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is the nearest GP practice, and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is nearby for prescriptions. For public transport, bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat, metro line E at Blijdorp, and tram line 8 at Schieweg, all within a few minutes' walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers further connections across the city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €343,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 5% below this valuation. According to public address-level data, the foundation risk indication is low, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with flood risk currently low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the present and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars and Zuidstad Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Sonmansstraat 7B01, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €325,000. This is 31% below the average asking price in Blijdorp, which comes to €467,996. The price per square metre is €4,114 based on the BAG-registered living area of 79 square metres. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €5,166.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €343,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €325,000 is 5% below this municipal valuation. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication based on the building year of 1935, not an inspection of this specific home. The data does not assess the actual condition of the foundation of this particular apartment.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Public data indicates a road traffic noise load of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 41 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public address-level data and reflect the area around the home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding indication at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the present and 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is 434 metres away and PLUS is 461 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. SPAR express is 812 metres away. In total there are 88 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are within a short walk: Dominicus at 114 metres and OBS de Blijberg at 134 metres. Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam VMBO voor Vormgeven & Media is 415 metres away for secondary education. De Margriet primary school is 675 metres away and Montessori Mavo is 813 metres away.
How is the public transport connection here?
Bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat, 385 metres away. Metro line E stops at Blijdorp, 456 metres away, and tram line 8 stops at Schieweg, 465 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1,472 metres from the apartment, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give Blijdorp 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 metro nearby. Another mentions the greenery and nearby Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third notes there are many individuals and little sense of community.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy performance of this specific home is not known from the listing.
What is the average price level in Blijdorp?
The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Blijdorp is €467,996, with a median of €450,000. Prices range from €275,000 to €1,750,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,166. This apartment is priced below these neighbourhood averages.
