A ground-floor apartment in Blijdorp
This ground-floor apartment sits on Statensingel in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood in the Noord district of Rotterdam. Built in 1932, the home has a classic pre-war character. The last known asking price of €525,000 was 7% below the WOZ value, which put it on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment had four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 366 m³. The living area was listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The home is on the ground floor and has a garden facing south. It comes with double glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee was €168.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood 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 when needed, with the Vroesenpark and metro nearby. Another calls it cosy, with lots of greenery and good public transport. The neighbourhood has around 10,420 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person. The Blijdorp neighbourhood is home to a mix of ages, with 47% of residents between 25 and 45.
Amenities and transport
The Dirk and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away. De Margriet primary school is on your doorstep, and Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp pharmacy is nearby. Bus stops Spoorsingel and Stadhoudersplein are just around the corner, with lines 1, 5, 38 and 10. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Rotterdam offers further connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €566,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 7% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €364,000 to €566,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is 47 dB, rail noise 38 dB and aircraft noise 31 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Kettner Makelaardij.
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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 Statensingel 42A, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 was 7% below the WOZ value of €566,000, 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 rose by 55%, from €364,000 to €566,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The home is on the ground floor and has a garden facing south.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B, which is an efficient label. The home also had double glazing and floor insulation, according to the agent, which helped with keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1932, which is before 1970, a factor that is considered in the risk assessment.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding indication at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Dirk and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away. De Margriet primary school is on your doorstep, and Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp pharmacy is nearby.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops Spoorsingel and Stadhoudersplein are just around the corner, with lines 1, 5, 38 and 10. The Statenweg stop with lines 10 and 13 is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk from the home.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood 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 when needed, with the Vroesenpark and metro nearby. Another calls it cosy, with lots of greenery and good public transport.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €168. This was stated in the agent's listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, though the specific services included were not detailed in the listing.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
There were 128 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €467,996 and a median price of €450,000. The average price per square metre was €5,166, and the average living area was 94 m². This apartment's asking price of €525,000 was above the neighbourhood average.
