A bright upper apartment in Blijdorp
This upper apartment sits on the third floor of a 1941 building in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where residents describe a quiet, green setting with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. The asking price is €475,000. For context, apartments in Rotterdam in this price range vary widely in size and condition.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 106 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the home is fully owned. The agent notes double glazing and HR+ glass, a central heating boiler, and a homeowners' association fee of €252 per month.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. 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 review notes "many individuals, little sense of community." The neighbourhood has around 10,000 residents, and 54% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn, Aldi and Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary school De Margriet is just around the corner, and secondary schools Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and Montessori Mavo are within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is a five-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is just around the corner. Bus stop Stadhoudersplein with line 10 is a couple of streets away, and tram stop Schieweg with line 8 is a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €501,000, and the asking price is 5% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €343,000 to €501,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Voorberg NVM 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 Stadhoudersweg 40D, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €501,000, 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 46%, from €343,000 to €501,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 106 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent notes double glazing and HR+ glass, which can help with insulation, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1941, which is before 1970, a factor that is considered in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, both below their norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home.
What is the risk of flooding at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. The current flood risk is low, but by 2050 it is projected to be medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A PLUS supermarket is within 129 metres, so on your doorstep. Albert Heijn, Aldi and Dirk are all within about 500 metres, a couple of streets away. There are 89 supermarkets within 5 km, so plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
Primary school De Margriet is 149 metres away, just around the corner. Secondary schools Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and Montessori Mavo are within 224 metres, a couple of streets away. There are 174 schools within 5 km, including primary and secondary education.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus stop Stadhoudersplein with line 10 is 208 metres away, and bus stop Spoorsingel with lines 1, 5 and 38 is 317 metres away. Tram stop Schieweg with line 8 is 328 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal station is 907 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a "quiet neighbourhood" with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby, where "residents still greet each other." Another notes "many individuals, little sense of community."
