Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 102 m² apartment on the Vliesridderstraat sits in a quiet pocket of Blijdorp, where neighbours still greet each other on the street. Built in 1933, it has a classic layout with high ceilings and a C energy label, efficient enough for a home of this era. At €495,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €450,000, reflecting the larger-than-average floor area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket typically offer less space.
Blijdorp is a leafy part of Rotterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another calls it "cosy, quiet with nice people." A third notes it's "peaceful living in the city" but adds that there is "little sense of community." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is densely populated, over 5,000 addresses per km², and mostly consists of apartments. It's a young area: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone.
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. Secondary schools are also close, with Wolfert College. The Vroesenpark is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the urban amenities you'd expect, from restaurants to a metro station nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Voorberg NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Vliesridderstraat 9B01, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 Vliesridderstraat 9B01, Rotterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €450,000, but this apartment is also larger than average (102 m² vs. 93 m²). The price per m² works out to about €4,853, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So you're getting more space for a slightly lower per-square-metre rate.
Blijdorp is a green, quiet neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents describe it as sociable, people greet each other and help out. The Vroesenpark is nearby, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. It's a densely populated area with mostly apartments, and many residents are young professionals or students.
There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. Dirk is just 146 m away, Albert Heijn is 170 m, and PLUS is 412 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Primary school De Margriet is 195 m away, and De Provenier is 292 m. For secondary education, Wolfert College is 271 m and Wolfert ISK is 242 m. All are within a short walk.
The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and the train station is 2.2 km away. Residents mention good public transport connections, including the metro.
The apartment has energy label C. This is average for a pre-war home, it means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs. In Blijdorp, 41% of homes have label C, while 44% have D or lower, so this is a fairly typical rating for the area.
Yes, the Vliesridderstraat is described as quiet by residents. The neighbourhood overall is peaceful, with neighbours who know each other. The Vroesenpark is close by for a bit of green space.
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