Van der Meydestraat 16-03
Blijdorp, Rotterdam
AreaA 1930s apartment in Blijdorp
This apartment on Van der Meydestraat sits in Blijdorp, a pre-war neighbourhood in the north of Rotterdam where residents describe a quiet, green setting with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. With a living area of 67 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €350,000 works out at €5,224 per m², which is 25% below the average asking price of €467,996 for apartments in Rotterdam. That puts this home on the low side of the market.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1932 and is offered for sale without further details in the listing. The agent has not published information about the layout, number of rooms, outdoor space or installations, so those aspects are not stated. What is clear is the living area of 67 m², which is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m².
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood 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 adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." A third review is more mixed, noting "many individuals, little sense of community." The neighbourhood counts roughly 10,420 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 54%. For a sense of the wider area, the Blijdorp neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a PLUS just around the corner. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is a couple of streets away, and the Dominicus primary school. The GP practice Blijdorp is on your doorstep, with the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp just around the corner. Metro station Blijdorp on line E is on your doorstep, and bus stops Statenweg and Stadhoudersplein with lines 10 and 13 are just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 41 dB and aircraft noise at 33 dB stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, with the note that the home was built before 1970, in 1932. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress as medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Aan de Maas Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Van der Meydestraat 16-03, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Blijdorp?
The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the average asking price of €467,996 in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in Blijdorp is €5,166, while this home works out at €5,224 per m² based on the BAG living area of 67 m². The neighbourhood average living area is 94 m², so this apartment is smaller than the typical home on offer.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 67 m². The agent has not published additional details about the layout, number of rooms or bedrooms. The listing is incomplete in that respect, so those specifics are not stated. The price per m² is calculated on the BAG figure of 67 m².
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so it is missing from the available information. The address itself is complete, meaning the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is simply not provided.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 33 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, with the note that the building dates from 1932, before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this particular apartment.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest Albert Heijn is at 66 metres, effectively on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is at 295 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 513 metres. A Dirk is at 545 metres. In total there are 91 supermarkets within 5 km of the address, so daily groceries are well covered.
What schools are near Van der Meydestraat?
The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is at 230 metres, and the Dominicus primary school at 311 metres. De Margriet primary school is at 374 metres, OBS de Blijberg at 534 metres, and the Montessori Mavo secondary school at 571 metres. In total 177 schools are within 5 km.
How is public transport from this address?
Metro station Blijdorp on line E is at 84 metres. Bus stops Statenweg with lines 10 and 13 is at 141 metres, and Stadhoudersplein with line 10 at 177 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is at 1,122 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours greet each other and help when needed, with the metro and Vroesenpark nearby. Another mentions the greenery, Diergaarde Blijdorp and good shops. A third review notes many individuals and little sense of community.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Blijdorp has roughly 10,420 residents. Single-person households make up 54% of all households, while households with children account for 17%. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years at 47%. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban with an address density of 5,196 per km².
