A spacious apartment in Blijdorp
This apartment on the third floor of a 1939 building sits in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where residents greet each other on the street and the Vroesenpark is just around the corner. The asking price is €595,000. The living area of 153 m² according to the agent is 65% larger than the neighbourhood average of 93 m². For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam reflects the broader market.
The home itself
This apartment spans two floors and includes six rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 153 m², while the BAG registration records 148 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €347.46. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood where older and younger residents mix, and where people still stop for a chat. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed, with the metro and Vroesenpark nearby. Another resident mentions the greenery, the nearby Diergaarde Blijdorp, and the good public transport, along with supermarkets and shops within easy reach. Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55. The population is around 10,255, with a large share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another Albert Heijn, PLUS, and Dirk a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Margriet and Dominicus are both a five-minute walk, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a five-minute walk. Bus stops Statenweg and Vroesenpark are on your doorstep, with lines 10, 13, and 8, and metro station Blijdorp (line E) is just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €561,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €430,000 to €561,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low and heat stress medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij and its listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Stadhoudersweg 138D, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €561,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €430,000 to €561,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 153 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 148 m². The home is on the third floor and includes a balcony. It is offered as full ownership with a monthly HOA fee of €347.46.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has double glazing according to the agent, which can help with insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, which dates from 1939.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below their norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home. The data comes from the Atlas Leefomgeving and other sources.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1939. It is not an inspection of this particular home. The risk data comes from public sources such as KCAF and is meant as a general indication for the area.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 134 metres away, with another Albert Heijn at 419 metres, PLUS at 427 metres, and Dirk at 468 metres. For schools, De Margriet primary school is 419 metres away, Dominicus primary school is 473 metres, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is 373 metres. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops Statenweg and Vroesenpark are both within about 100 metres, with bus lines 10, 13, and 8. Metro station Blijdorp is 112 metres away and serves line E. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.07 kilometres away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes the home well placed for commuting without a car.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other, with the metro and Vroesenpark nearby. Another mentions the greenery, the nearby Diergaarde Blijdorp, and good public transport. A third resident notes that there are many individuals and little sense of community.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €3,889, based on the agent's listed living area of 153 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €5,203. This means the price per m² for this home is below the neighbourhood average, which is partly because the home is larger than the average apartment in the area.
