Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment on Van der Meydestraat sits in a quiet, leafy pocket of Blijdorp. With 95 m² and an energy label C, it offers a solid, pre-war layout. The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but reflects the size and character. For context, apartments in Rotterdam in this price range are scarce.
Blijdorp is a sought-after neighbourhood with a village feel inside the city. Residents describe it as "quiet" and "cosy", where "neighbours still greet each other and have a chat". One review notes "many individuals, little sense of community", but overall the area scores 7.55 out of 10. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is densely populated (10,420 residents) and mostly consists of apartments, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of singles.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep. A couple of streets away you'll find PLUS and Dirk. Schools are close: Dominicus primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Grafisch Lyceum secondary school is just around the corner. The municipality Rotterdam provides all urban amenities, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via PLEK Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Van der Meydestraat 20A, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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
91 within 5 km
178 within 5 km
About Van der Meydestraat 20A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €500,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and the median of €450,000. However, at €5,263 per m², it is in line with the average of €5,245 per m² in Blijdorp. The apartment is 95 m², which is typical for the area. Given the pre-war character and energy label C, the price is on the high side but not exceptional.
Blijdorp is a green, quiet neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, as well as good public transport (metro). The area has a mix of older and younger residents, and people often greet each other on the street. However, some note that there is little sense of community among individuals.
Albert Heijn is just 56 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Other supermarkets within walking distance include PLUS at 305 metres and Dirk at 539 metres. You'll have no trouble doing daily shopping on foot.
Several schools are within a short walk. Dominicus primary school is 323 metres away, De Margriet primary school at 377 metres, and OBS de Blijberg at 545 metres. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 241 metres away and Montessori Mavo at 575 metres.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, so it's not within walking distance for most. However, residents mention that the metro is nearby, providing good connections to the city centre and beyond.
Energy label C is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy costs. In Blijdorp, 41.2% of homes have label C, while 44.3% have D or lower, so this apartment is in the better half.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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