Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1934 apartment on Statenweg sits in a leafy corner of Rotterdam where the city feels calm. With 66 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a manageable home for someone who values character over square metres. The asking price of €385,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood where people still greet each other on the street. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed," while another calls it "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and the area has a strong sense of community despite being urban. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the population is a mix of ages, with many singles and young professionals. The neighbourhood Blijdorp scores a 7.55 out of 10 from five reviews.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is also close by. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here in Blijdorp you get a quieter pace with parks and a zoo on your doorstep.
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Details of this home
Statenweg 45B, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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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Data from Blijdorp
90 within 5 km
165 within 5 km
About Statenweg 45B, Rotterdam
The asking price is 18% below the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000), but the apartment is also smaller than average (66 m² vs 93 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €5,833, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but you're paying a bit more per square metre for a smaller unit.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents mention that people greet each other on the street and help out when needed. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Public transport is good, with a metro station close by.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Albert Heijn is just 246 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. PLUS is 507 metres away, and there are several other options within a kilometre, including SPAR express and Dirk.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Dominicus (268 m) and OBS de Blijberg (431 m). For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 439 metres away, and Montessori Mavo is 831 metres away.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war home. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's worth checking the specific insulation and heating system.
The listing does not mention a garden or outdoor space. Given that this is an apartment in a pre-war building, it's unlikely to have a private garden, but you have the Vroesenpark just 200 metres away.
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