Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 70 m² apartment on Vroesenlaan sits in a pre-war building with a D energy label. The price of €475,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but the home is smaller than the typical 93 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Blijdorp is a leafy neighbourhood with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Residents describe it as a quiet area where neighbours still greet each other. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." The area is densely populated (5,196 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war housing. The neighbourhood Blijdorp has a mix of ages, with many 25-45 year olds.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is also a short walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, but the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Blijdorp Makelaardij B.V., Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Vroesenlaan 14C, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 Vroesenlaan 14C, Rotterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and the median of €450,000. However, this apartment is smaller (70 m²) than the typical 93 m² in Blijdorp, so the price per m² is higher. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €451,365, so the price is on the high side.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents mention that people greet each other on the street and help when needed. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The area is very urban but feels peaceful.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 348 metres, and PLUS is 620 metres away. There is also a SPAR express at 648 metres. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Dominicus (354 m) and OBS de Blijberg (473 m). For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 553 metres away, and Wolfert Tweetalig is 892 metres away.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. However, residents mention that the metro is nearby, and bus connections are good.
Energy label D means the home is moderately efficient. Heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but it is not the worst. In Blijdorp, 44.3% of homes have label D or lower, so this is common for pre-war buildings.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not provided, so it is unclear if there is any private outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp