Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 112 m² apartment on Stadhoudersweg sits in a quiet pocket of Blijdorp, where neighbours still greet each other on the street. Built in 1937 and with energy label C, it offers a solid, characterful home in a leafy part of Rotterdam. At €450,000, the asking price is bang in line with the neighbourhood median, a fair match for what's on offer. For context, apartments in Rotterdam average €5,245 per m², so this one's €4,018/m² looks keen.
Blijdorp is a green, well-connected corner of Rotterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people." A third notes it's "peaceful living in the city", though with "many individuals, little sense of community". Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a solid 7.55 out of 10. Most homes here were built before 1945 (88%), and the area is densely urban with over 5,000 addresses per km². The neighbourhood Blijdorp is popular with singles and couples, average household size is just 1.7.
Daily errands are a doddle. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and PLUS is just around the corner. For bread or a coffee, you're a couple of streets away from several restaurants. Schools are close too: De Margriet primary school is a five-minute walk, and Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is even closer. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the area well served, with a GP and a park nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including RE/MAX, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent is RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Stadhoudersweg 116C, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 Stadhoudersweg 116C, Rotterdam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median asking price in Blijdorp is €450,000, and the average price per m² is €5,245. At €4,018/m², this 112 m² apartment is priced keenly compared to the neighbourhood average.
The energy label is C. That means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, not the best, but far from the worst. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact bills depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, so you'd need a bike or bus for longer journeys. However, the neighbourhood is very well connected by metro and bus, as residents mention. The high address density (5,196 per km²) means frequent services.
Based on five reviews, Blijdorp is a quiet, friendly neighbourhood where people greet each other. Some residents note a strong sense of community, while others say it's more individualistic. The area has a mix of ages, with many 25-45 year olds (47%) and a fair number of over-65s (12%).
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. De Margriet primary school is 312 m away, and Dominicus primary school is 402 m. For secondary education, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam (247 m) and Montessori Mavo (516 m) are close by.
Albert Heijn is just 123 m away, and PLUS is 299 m. There are also restaurants within 400 m, a GP at 500 m, and a park at 200 m. The neighbourhood is well equipped for daily needs.
There are 139 apartments for sale in Blijdorp at the moment, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,750,000. This one is priced at the median, so it's a typical offering for the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp