A pre-war apartment in Blijdorp
This apartment on Van der Dussenstraat sits in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood in the Noord district of Rotterdam where residents give their surroundings a 7.55 out of 10. The home dates from 1932 and carries energy label G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs. With a floor area of 83 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €499,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently 148 homes for sale in Blijdorp, with an average asking price of €468,805. If you are weighing up your options, it helps to see how this price compares with other apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The home has been on the market since 11 November 2026. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so the energy costs will be on the higher side. The year of construction, 1932, is a fact of the building's history, and the listing does not mention any specific installations or insulation.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood where residents mention the greenery and the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. 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. 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." A third resident offers a different view: "Many individuals, little sense of community." These reviews are based on five responses, so they give a flavour rather than a full picture. The neighbourhood has around 10,255 residents, and 54% of households are single-person households. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a PLUS a couple of streets away. Primary school Dominicus is just around the corner, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a couple of streets away. For public transport, metro station Blijdorp is on your doorstep, served by line E, and bus stops Vroesenpark and Statenweg are within a couple of streets away, with lines 8, 13 and 10, 13. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam oversees services and infrastructure in the area, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €334,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 49% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €216,000 to €334,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via vandeVijver 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 Van der Dussenstraat 1, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €499,000 is 49% above the WOZ value of €334,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in Blijdorp, which is €468,805. The difference per square metre is 15% above the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The home was built in 1932 and has energy label G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means the energy costs for heating and electricity are likely to be on the higher side. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1932, and the listing does not mention any insulation or heating installations.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication based on the year of construction (1932) and other factors, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications include medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are general indications for the area.
What amenities are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep at 79 metres, and a PLUS is at 428 metres. Primary school Dominicus is at 343 metres, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is at 361 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is at 124 metres, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is at 395 metres. The Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is at 1.3 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Metro station Blijdorp is on your doorstep at 78 metres, served by line E. Bus stops Vroesenpark and Statenweg are within a couple of streets away, with lines 8, 13 and 10, 13 respectively. Rotterdam Centraal train station is at 1.2 km, about a ten-minute walk. These connections make it easy to get around the city.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give Blijdorp 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 mentions the greenery and nearby Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third notes that there are many individuals and little sense of community.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to public data from 2022. Rail noise is 43 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
