A ground-floor apartment in Blijdorp
This ground-floor apartment sits on Van Vlooswijkstraat in Blijdorp, a pre-war neighbourhood in the north of Rotterdam where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. The last known asking price of €389,000 was in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in Blijdorp was €467,996, and this home sat 17% below it. If you are weighing up options, it is worth seeing how this compares with other apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 2 October 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1932, this is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment with its own entrance. The agent listed the living area at 59 m², while the BAG registration records 57 m². It has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor, with a volume of 226 m³. Outside there is a rear garden of 86 m² facing southeast. The home has double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It was offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €195 per month.
The Blijdorp neighbourhood
Blijdorp is a quiet, green part of Rotterdam, and residents give it an average score of 7.55 based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed, with the metro and Vroesenpark nearby. Another calls it cosy, with lots of greenery, and notes that people still greet each other on the street. A third resident mentions peaceful living in the city, though with little sense of community. Around half of the households in the neighbourhood are single-person households. You can read more about the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a PLUS supermarket just around the corner. For schools, the Dominicus primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is also within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is a couple of streets away. Metro station Blijdorp on line E is on your doorstep, and bus stops on the Statenweg and Stadhoudersplein are just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam is a large city with all the amenities that come with it, and you can explore the municipality of Rotterdam for more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €394,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €258,000 to €394,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. The current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including HKM Makelaardij on Funda and HKM Makelaardij 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Van Vlooswijkstraat 16A, Rotterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €389,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this was in line with the market, sitting 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,996. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 59 m², was €6,593.
How did the WOZ value compare to the asking price?
The WOZ value was €394,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €389,000 sat 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €258,000 to €394,000.
What is the layout of this ground-floor apartment?
This is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment with its own entrance. It has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 59 m², while the BAG registration records 57 m². The volume is 226 m³.
Does the apartment have a garden?
Yes, there is a rear garden of 86 m² facing southeast. The home is located on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible from the living space. The garden orientation is southeast, which means it catches the afternoon and evening sun.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1932, and is not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is just 72 metres away, on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is 319 metres away, just around the corner. There are also other options within a short walk, including another Albert Heijn at 568 metres and a Dirk at 601 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Metro station Blijdorp on line E is just 96 metres away, on your doorstep. Bus stops on the Statenweg with lines 10 and 13 are 187 metres away, and the Stadhoudersplein stop with line 10 is 217 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1,177 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Dominicus primary school is 270 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is 251 metres away. Other nearby options include De Margriet primary school at 423 metres and OBS de Blijberg at 491 metres.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. The home did had double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation according to the agent, which helped with keeping heat in, but the label itself indicated the overall energy performance.
How do residents rate living in Blijdorp?
Residents give Blijdorp an average score of 7.55, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other, with the metro and Vroesenpark nearby. Another mentions the greenery and that people still greet each other on the street. A third notes peaceful living but little sense of community.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The HOA fee, or service costs, was €195 per month. This was stated in the listing. The home was offered in full ownership, so there was no ground lease to consider. The fee covers the shared costs of the building.
