Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1934 apartment on Statenweg sits in a quiet, leafy pocket of Rotterdam. With 86 m² and a C energy label, it's a solid, characterful home. The asking price of €395,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, making it a sharp option for anyone looking at apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a calm, green enclave with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp on your doorstep. Residents describe it as 'cosy, quiet' with 'lots of greenery'. One says: 'Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed.' Another notes: 'Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here.' Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10. It's a mix of ages, with many singles and young professionals, and a strong sense of community. The Blijdorp neighbourhood is one of Rotterdam's most sought-after residential areas.
Your daily routine is well covered: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. For schools, Dominicus primary school is a five-minute walk, and Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is similarly close. The Vroesenpark is a couple of streets away for a morning jog or evening stroll. Restaurants and bars are within walking distance, and the metro connects you to the city centre. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the urban amenities you'd expect.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Kettner NVM Makelaars. The details reflect the listing at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Statenweg 70C, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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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About Statenweg 70C, Rotterdam
The asking price of €395,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, so it's on the keen side. Apartments in Blijdorp typically sell for around €451,000 and take about 45 days to sell. Given the size and location, this price looks competitive.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation but you can expect moderate heating costs. Most homes in Blijdorp (44%) have a label D or lower, so C is relatively efficient for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro is closer and provides good connections to the city centre.
Residents describe Blijdorp as a quiet, friendly neighbourhood where people greet each other. There's a mix of older and younger residents, and a sense of community. One review mentions 'little sense of community' among many individuals, but overall it's seen as a pleasant place to live.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Dominicus primary school is 228 m away, and OBS de Blijberg is 437 m. For secondary education, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 316 m away, and Montessori Mavo is 702 m.
Albert Heijn is just 140 m away, and PLUS is 385 m. There are also other options like Dirk and SPAR express within a kilometre, so daily shopping is very convenient.
The neighbourhood has a total of 739 recorded crimes, but this figure covers a wide range of offences. Residents generally describe it as quiet and safe, with people looking out for each other.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp