Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment on Statensingel sits in a quiet, leafy corner of Rotterdam. With 95 m² and an A energy label, it's a rare find in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before the war. The asking price of €499,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but the combination of size and efficiency is unusual here. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one stands out.
Blijdorp is a calm, green enclave within the city. Residents describe it as a "quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed" and a "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." One review notes "many individuals, little sense of community," so it's mixed. The area is densely built with mostly pre-war housing, and the population skews young: nearly half are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood Blijdorp has a strong urban feel, with over 5,000 addresses per km².
Your daily routine is well served here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, primary school De Margriet is on your doorstep, and Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk. The Vroesenpark is a couple of streets away for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, from restaurants to public transport.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Voorberg NVM Makelaars Nesselande.
Details of this home
Statensingel 47A, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Blijdorp
Data from Blijdorp
91 within 5 km
178 within 5 km
About Statensingel 47A, Rotterdam
The asking price is about 7% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but the apartment is larger (95 m² vs 93 m² average) and has an A energy label, which is rare in Blijdorp where only 4.6% of homes have A or better. The price per m² (€5,253) is in line with the neighbourhood average of €5,245, so it's priced keenly for its efficiency.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents appreciate the greenery, nearby Vroesenpark and Blijdorp Zoo, and good public transport. Some note a lack of community feel, but others highlight friendly neighbours. It's densely populated with mostly pre-war apartments, and the population is young, with many singles and couples.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro is closer, with a stop nearby according to resident reviews.
Primary school De Margriet is just 66 metres away, and Montessori Mavo secondary school is 146 metres. Several other schools are within walking distance, including Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and De Provenier.
The apartment has an A energy label, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs compared to older homes in the area, where 44% have labels D or lower.
There are 139 apartments for sale in Blijdorp, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,750,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 45 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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