A pre-war apartment in Blijdorp
This 1939 portiekflat on Van Houtenstraat 16B sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where residents give their surroundings a 7.55 out of 10. The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €468,805, which the data describes as keen. For context, the average asking price per m² in Blijdorp is €5,216, and this home is listed at €5,303 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed as 66 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by gas heaters. It is part of a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €15,823. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood of about 10,255 residents, where 54% of households are single-person. Residents describe it as quiet and green, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another notes: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." Based on five reviews, the average score is 7.55. Some residents mention that while it is peaceful, there is little sense of community. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, De Margriet is a couple of streets away, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp are both just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 10 stops at Stadhoudersplein on your doorstep, and metro line E at Blijdorp is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam here.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €329,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €251,000 to €329,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and flood risk, with medium heat stress currently and elevated heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Blijdorp Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
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About Van Houtenstraat 16B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €329,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 31%, from €251,000 to €329,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the first living level of a portiekflat built in 1939. The living area is listed as 66 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by gas heaters.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label itself does not tell you about the overall condition of the building. The year of construction is 1939, which is a fact but does not indicate any specific maintenance issues.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1939, which is before 1970, but the low risk level is based on broader data. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is on a quiet road, according to the agent, but the road traffic noise is still above the norm.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is 174 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 249 metres away, just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is 412 metres away. A Dirk is 422 metres away. With 91 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of options for groceries in the area.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam VMBO voor Vormgeven & Me is 147 metres away, and De Margriet primary school is 182 metres away. Montessori Mavo is 378 metres away, and Dominicus primary school is 408 metres away. These are all within a short walk, making school runs easy.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 10 stops at Stadhoudersplein, 48 metres away, and bus lines 10 and 13 stop at Statenweg, 209 metres away. Metro line E stops at Blijdorp, 258 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 957 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Centraal, at 1.9 km according to CBS data.
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 where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another says: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people." Some residents note that there is little sense of community, but overall the reviews are positive.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €15,823, according to the agent. This is a significant amount, so it is worth considering as part of your monthly costs. The fee covers the costs of the shared building, but the listing does not specify what is included.
