Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Walenburgerplein sits in a leafy corner of Blijdorp, where the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are just a couple of streets away. At €345,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000, a keen entry point for a home with an energy label B. For context, apartments in Rotterdam in this price range are rare.
Blijdorp is a neighbourhood where people still greet each other on the street. One resident calls it a "quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people" and highlights the greenery, the nearby park and zoo, and the good public transport. The area has a mix of ages, with many singles and young professionals, and a strong sense of community, though one review notes it's "peaceful living in the city" with "little sense of community." The neighbourhood Blijdorp is one of Rotterdam's greener pockets.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Montessori Mavo is a couple of streets away, and primary school De Provenier is within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the city well connected, with a metro stop nearby and the Vroesenpark a short stroll away for weekend relaxation.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Voorberg NVM Makelaars, as well as on Pararius and Funda.
Details of this home
Walenburgerplein 12, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Blijdorp
Data from Blijdorp
92 within 5 km
183 within 5 km
About Walenburgerplein 12, Rotterdam
The asking price is 26% below the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000), but the apartment is also smaller than average (52 m² vs 93 m²). Given the energy label B and the quiet, green neighbourhood, the price appears keen compared to other listings in the area.
Blijdorp is a green, quiet neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents appreciate the nearby Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, good public transport (metro), and the friendly atmosphere where people greet each other. One review mentions 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 bus ride. The metro is closer and provides a good alternative for getting around Rotterdam.
Dirk is just around the corner (282 m), Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (339 m), and PLUS is also within walking distance (437 m). For daily groceries, you have several options within a few minutes' walk.
The apartment has energy label B, which is above average for Blijdorp, only about 14% of homes in the neighbourhood have label B or better. This means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes in the area.
Montessori Mavo (secondary) is just 165 m away, and primary school De Provenier is 186 m away. Several other schools are within a few hundred metres, making it convenient for families with children.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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