A ground-floor apartment in Blijdorp
Van Houtenstraat 27A is a ground-floor apartment in Blijdorp, a neighbourhood in the Noord district of Rotterdam. The home was built in 1937 and has an A+ energy label. The asking price is €442,500. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is not stated here, but the price per square metre is €6,232 based on the agent's listing.
The home itself
This apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 71 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 70 m². The home has a west-facing back garden of 73 m². According to the agent, the property has double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated with a heat pump. It is a freehold property, with a homeowners' association fee of €150 per month.
Life in Blijdorp
Residents of the Blijdorp neighbourhood give it 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 nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third resident notes that many residents are individuals, with little sense of community. The neighbourhood has around 10,000 inhabitants, and a large share of them live alone.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, PLUS and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away. Primary school De Margriet is on your doorstep, and secondary schools like Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and Montessori Mavo are within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a couple of streets away. Bus stops Stadhoudersplein and Statenweg are on your doorstep, with lines 10 and 13, and metro station Blijdorp (line E) is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Rotterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €445,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €316,000 to €445,000. At the address level, the noise indication for road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are medium, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NVM Makelaarskantoor G. Kok.
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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 27A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €442,500 is 1% below the WOZ value of €445,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 41%, from €316,000 to €445,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 71 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home also has a west-facing back garden of 73 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated with a heat pump. These are separate facts from the label itself. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1937, which is before 1970, a factor that is noted in the risk data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise indication for road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 39 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 32 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property.
What is the climate risk for this area?
The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, flood risk is low currently and medium by 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
PLUS and Albert Heijn supermarkets are both just around the corner, at about 250 metres. Another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and a Dirk is also within a short walk. For a wider choice, there are many more supermarkets within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops Stadhoudersplein and Statenweg are on your doorstep, with lines 10 and 13. Metro station Blijdorp, served by line E, is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Blijdorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the quiet atmosphere and helpful neighbours, while another highlights the greenery and nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp. A third notes that many residents live alone, with little sense of community.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The living area of this apartment is 71 m² according to the agent, which is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 m². The price per square metre is €6,232, based on the agent's listing. The neighbourhood average asking price is €466,857.
