Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Vliesridderstraat has a calm, leafy feel despite being in the city. With 102 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a solid, efficient home. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but the size and quality help explain it. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one sits above the median.
Blijdorp is a sought-after neighbourhood with a village-like atmosphere. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another calls it "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." A third notes "peaceful living in the city" but adds "many individuals, little sense of community." Based on five reviews, the overall score is 7.55. The area is very urban (5,196 addresses per km²), yet it feels green thanks to nearby parks. Most homes are pre-war (88%), and 56% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is popular with couples and singles.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: De Margriet and De Provenier. For secondary education, Wolfert College is also close by. The Vroesenpark is on your doorstep, perfect for a stroll. Restaurants and bars are a couple of streets away, and the municipality Rotterdam offers everything else you might need.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Voorberg NVM Makelaars Nesselande.
Details of this home
Vliesridderstraat 9B, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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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Data from Blijdorp
93 within 5 km
185 within 5 km
About Vliesridderstraat 9B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is about 6% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and 10% above the median of €450,000. However, this apartment is larger (102 m²) than the average (93 m²), and its energy label B is better than most in the area (only 14.5% have A or B). So the premium reflects the size and efficiency.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and note that people greet each other on the street. Public transport is good, with a metro station nearby. The area is very urban but feels calm. Some residents mention a limited sense of community, but overall it scores 7.55 out of 10.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The metro is closer and provides a good alternative for getting around Rotterdam.
Dirk is just 146 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 170 metres away, both within a couple of minutes' walk. PLUS is 412 metres away, so you have several options for daily shopping.
Primary school De Margriet is 195 metres away, and De Provenier is 292 metres away. For secondary education, Wolfert College is 271 metres away. All are within a five-minute walk.
The energy label is B, which is quite efficient. It means the home has good insulation and heating systems, so energy costs should be moderate. Only about 14.5% of homes in Blijdorp have label A or B, so this is above average for the area.
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