Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment in Blijdorp has a warm, pre-war feel with its 71 m² of living space and energy label D. The asking price of €385,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a leafy, quiet neighbourhood where neighbours still greet each other on the street. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10. The area is densely populated with mostly single-person households, and the streets are lined with pre-war architecture. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Blijdorp.
Daily shopping is a breeze: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and PLUS is just around the corner. For school runs, Dominicus primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam secondary school is within a five-minute walk. The Vroesenpark is a short stroll away for a breath of fresh air. The municipality Rotterdam offers a vibrant city backdrop with all amenities close at hand.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via vandeVijver Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Van Vlooswijkstraat 16B, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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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About Van Vlooswijkstraat 16B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €385,000 is 18% below the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000) and also below the median of €450,000. Given the 71 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €5,423, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So it's priced for the size, but the energy label D and pre-war construction may mean higher running costs.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of older and younger residents. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and note that people still greet each other on the street. Public transport is good, with a metro station nearby. The area has a high density of addresses (5,196 per km²) and is very urban, yet it feels peaceful.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 72 metres away on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is 319 metres away, and other options like Dirk and another Albert Heijn are within a 10-minute walk. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several schools within walking distance. Dominicus primary school is 270 metres away, De Margriet primary school at 423 metres, and OBS de Blijberg at 491 metres. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 251 metres away and Montessori Mavo at 616 metres.
Public transport is well-regarded by residents. The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and the train station is 2.2 km away. Bus and tram connections are also available, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam.
The energy label is D, which is common for pre-war apartments in this area (44.3% of homes in Blijdorp have label D or lower). This means heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern, well-insulated home. You may want to consider energy-saving improvements over time.
Currently there are 139 homes for sale in Blijdorp, with an average asking price of €467,000 and a median of €450,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 45 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp