A calm spot in Blijdorp
Van Houtenstraat 20C is a third-floor apartment in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where residents describe a quiet, green setting with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. The home dates from 1939 and carries an energy label C. At €410,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996. For context, apartments in Rotterdam across the municipality vary widely in price and size.
The apartment itself
This apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 83 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home has a balcony and is set on a quiet road in a residential area. It comes with double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a combination boiler, and is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €114.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as a "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people," mentioning the greenery and nearby parks. A third review notes that many residents live alone and there is little sense of community. The neighbourhood has around 10,420 inhabitants, and most homes were built before 1945. You can read more about the Blijdorp neighbourhood on our site.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner. The nearest primary school, De Margriet, is a couple of streets away, as is the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education. Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp are both just around the corner. Bus line 10 stops at Stadhoudersplein on your doorstep, and metro line E at Blijdorp 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. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Huispedia.
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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 20C, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Blijdorp?
The asking price of €410,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996. The average asking price per m² in Blijdorp is €5,166, while this home is listed at €4,940 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 83 m², while the BAG registration records 80 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The volume is 307 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so heating and electricity costs will be neither exceptionally low nor exceptionally high. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a combination boiler, which helps with energy use. The exact monthly costs depend on your usage.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €114. This fee covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the building's insurance. The exact scope of what is included is not detailed in the listing, so it is best to review the association's documents.
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 it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other, with the Vroesenpark and metro nearby. Another mentions the greenery and nearby shops and restaurants. A third review notes that many residents live alone and there is little sense of community.
What shops and schools are near this apartment?
A PLUS supermarket is 179 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 258 metres away. The nearest primary school, De Margriet, is 171 metres away, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is 157 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is 221 metres away, and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is 208 metres away.
How is the public transport from this location?
Bus line 10 stops at Stadhoudersplein, 60 metres away, and bus lines 10 and 13 stop at Statenweg, 211 metres away. Metro line E stops at Blijdorp, 265 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 944 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication based on the building year of 1939, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain and a medium heat stress level currently.
