Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment on Vroesenlaan sits in Blijdorp, a leafy neighbourhood just north of the city centre. With 66 m² of living space, it's compact but well laid out, and the B energy label means it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €489,500 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the sought-after location and the fact that apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket don't come up often.
Blijdorp is one of Rotterdam's greener corners, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp just a stroll away. Residents describe it as a "quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed" and a "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." It's a mix of older and younger residents, with many singles and couples. The area feels calm but is well connected, the metro is nearby, and the city centre is a short cycle away. Neighbourhood Blijdorp has a strong sense of community, with people greeting each other on the street.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Dominicus primary school is a five-minute walk, and OBS de Blijberg is about ten minutes away. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum and Wolfert Tweetalig are also nearby. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of restaurants and bars in the area, so you're never far from a good meal.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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Vroesenlaan 36C, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 36C, Rotterdam
The asking price is about 5% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, and the median price in Blijdorp is €450,000. However, this apartment has a B energy label and is in a popular street near the park. Given that similar apartments in the area sell within 45 days on average, the price reflects the location and condition.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Blijdorp Zoo, and the sense of community is strong, people greet each other on the street. Public transport is good, with a metro station nearby, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Albert Heijn is just 193 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. PLUS is about 531 metres, and there are several other supermarkets within a kilometre, including SPAR express and Dirk.
Dominicus primary school is 376 metres away, and OBS de Blijberg is 561 metres. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 463 metres, and Wolfert Tweetalig is 723 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and the train station is 2.2 km away. The area is well connected to the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it's reasonably efficient. You can expect lower energy bills compared to older homes with labels D or lower. The building dates from 1932, so it likely has some original features but has been updated to meet modern standards.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony. The apartment is on the first floor, so outdoor space is likely limited to the nearby Vroesenpark, which is just 200 metres away.
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