Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Van der Horststraat sits in a quiet pocket of Blijdorp, where neighbours still greet each other on the street. At 66 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C, reasonable for a 1933 building. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, and the home is one of 139 apartments currently for sale in the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam sell at a median of €450,000.
Blijdorp is a leafy, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. 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 scores a 7.55 out of 10 from five reviews. Most homes here were built before 1945 (88%), and the population is a mix of young professionals and families, 47% of households are single-person, and 18% have children. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is highly urban (5,196 addresses per km²), yet feels calm.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg, are within a few streets, and the Grafisch Lyceum for secondary education is also close. The Vroesenpark is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport, with a metro station a short walk away and a train station 2.2 km from home.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Voorberg NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Van der Horststraat 6B, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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
90 within 5 km
170 within 5 km
About Van der Horststraat 6B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and the median of €450,000. Given that the apartment is 66 m², 29% smaller than the local average of 93 m², the price per m² works out to about €6,439, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So while the total price is competitive, you're paying a premium for the smaller floor area.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong community feel. 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, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Public transport is good, with a metro station close by. The area scores 7.55 out of 10 from five reviews.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 234 metres, just around the corner. PLUS is 510 metres away, and there are several other options within a ten-minute walk, including SPAR express, Dirk and another Albert Heijn.
There are two primary schools within a few streets: Dominicus (287 m) and OBS de Blijberg (454 m). For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 442 m away, and Montessori Mavo is 830 m from the home.
Blijdorp is well connected. The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and Rotterdam Central Station is about 2.2 km away, a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The area has a very high address density (5,196 per km²), so bus stops are plentiful.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home built in 1933. In the neighbourhood, 41.2% of homes have label C, while 44.3% have D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards, you can expect moderate energy costs.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space. The Vroesenpark is just 200 m away for green space.
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