Zonnebloemstraat 28A

The asking price of €395,000 is about 23% below the average asking price in Hillegersberg Zuid (€512,949). However, the apartment is also smaller than average, 69 m² versus 107 m². So the price per square metre works out at roughly €5,725, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,059. It's a market-rate price for the location, but you're paying a premium for the smaller size.

Hillegersberg Zuid is described by residents as safe, clean and quiet, with good connections to the city centre. One resident says: "Safe, clean neighbourhood with good connection to the centre and educational opportunities." Another notes: "Quiet and not too far." The area has a mix of families and singles, and the streets are mostly pre-war houses. It's a settled, residential area with a strong sense of community.

The nearest train station is about 900 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That gives you a direct link to Rotterdam Centraal and beyond.

For groceries, SPAR express and Hoogvliet are both within a five-minute walk. Lidl and Dirk are also close by. Primary schools include De Bergse Zonnebloem (about 5 minutes on foot) and IKC De Lis (about 7 minutes). For secondary education, Melanchthon Schiebroek is about 10 minutes away. There are also several childcare centres nearby.

Energy label D means the home is moderately efficient. You can expect higher energy bills compared to a more modern home with label A or B. In Hillegersberg Zuid, about 45% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. The apartment was built in 1960, so some insulation improvements may be possible.

The floor area is 69 m², which typically accommodates a one- or two-bedroom layout, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent for the exact configuration.