Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 112 m² apartment on Walenburgerweg sits in Blijdorp, a leafy pocket of Rotterdam where the city hums but the streets stay quiet. Built in 1934, it has an F energy label, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €415,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €467,000, but it's in line with the €5,245/m² norm for apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a strongly urban area (5,196 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages, many 25-45 year olds, but also older residents. The neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10 from five reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another calls it "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." The neighbourhood Blijdorp is known for its greenery and nearby Vroesenpark.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk, and De Margriet primary school is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Walenburgerweg 5C, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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
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About Walenburgerweg 5C, Rotterdam
The asking price of €415,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €467,000 and the median of €450,000. At €5,245 per m², it matches the average price per m² in Blijdorp. Given that similar homes in the area sell in about 45 days, the price seems in line with the market.
Blijdorp is a strongly urban area with a high density of addresses. It's a mix of ages, with many residents between 25 and 45. Reviews highlight the quiet, green character and friendly neighbours. One resident says: 'Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed.' Another mentions the nearby Vroesenpark and good public transport.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The neighbourhood has good metro connections, according to residents.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner (281 m), and Aldi is a couple of streets away (297 m). PLUS and Dirk are also within walking distance. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk (159 m). De Margriet primary school is a couple of streets away (356 m). There are also several other primary and secondary schools within a short distance.
The energy label is F, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Blijdorp, 44.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
The listing does not mention a garden or outdoor space. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private garden. However, Vroesenpark is just 0.2 km away for green space.
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