Groot IJsselmonde, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Blesdijk feels like a proper family home with a generous 125 m² of living space and a 271 m² plot. Built in 1978 and with an A energy label, it's efficient and ready to go. The asking price of €450,000 is 28% above the neighbourhood average of €350,608, but you're getting 30% more space than the typical 96 m² home here. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Rotterdam vary widely, so this one sits at the higher end.
Groot IJsselmonde is a lively, village-like pocket within Rotterdam. One resident describes it as a "village within a big city" where people know each other. Another says: "If necessary, people help each other. It's a village in a big city. If necessary, people do grocery shopping for each other." A third review mentions "good living due to many shops, good neighbours and good accessibility" but notes that parking has become paid. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.32 out of 10. It's a densely populated area (2,734 addresses per km²) with a mix of families and singles. The neighbourhood Groot IJsselmonde is home to nearly 30,000 people, with a good share of children and older residents.
Daily errands are easy: Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Dirk are all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Kindcentrum IJsselmonde (primary) is a couple of streets away, and Olympia College (secondary) is a five-minute walk. There's also a park or public garden on your doorstep, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here you're in a quieter, more community-focused corner.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars, Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia and Funda.
Details of this home
Blesdijk 23, Rotterdam
Good · 15 residents
Cosy. I know many people in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIf necessary, people help each other. It's a village in a big city. If necessary, people do grocery shopping for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood living in this neighbourhood due to many shops, good neighbours and good accessibility. Too bad that parking has become paid.
Auto-translated to English by AIOud IJsselmonde is a green neighbourhood with many elderly residents. People are friendly and helpful. It's not really safe here, for example Park de Twee Heuvelen is not lit at all and many strange people walk around. There is a lot of litter in the area and municipal bins are rarely cleaned, which means quite a lot of pests are roaming around.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt can best be described as multicultural, where most people seem to keep to themselves. If you strike up a conversation, they are surprised. The sense of community could be much better, but they are working hard on that. I quite enjoy it here. In terms of safety, I often see police patrolling, two shopping centres within walking distance, bus and tram right outside. Hygiene leaves something to be desired, especially rubbish dumped on the street. The greenery is left wild, supposedly for the insects, but it's just pure cost-cutting on green maintenance.
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About Blesdijk 23, Rotterdam
The asking price is 28% above the neighbourhood average of €350,608, but the home is also 30% larger than the typical 96 m² home in Groot IJsselmonde. Corner houses often command a premium, and with an A energy label and a 271 m² plot, the price reflects the extra space and efficiency. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the larger footprint and lower energy costs.
An A label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes with lower labels. In Groot IJsselmonde, only 17% of homes have an A or better label, so this house stands out. Exact savings depend on usage, but you won't face the high costs typical of a G-label property.
Groot IJsselmonde has a village feel within the city, with many families and a strong sense of community. Residents mention that people help each other, and there are plenty of shops and schools nearby. The area has a mix of ages, with about 17% children under 15 and 20% over 65, so it's not exclusively family-oriented but certainly family-friendly.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you access to the wider Rotterdam region and beyond, though the neighbourhood itself is well-served by local shops and amenities.
Yes, there are several schools nearby. Kindcentrum IJsselmonde (primary) is just 246 m away, and Olympia College (secondary) is 485 m away. Both are within a five- to ten-minute walk, making the school run easy. There are also special education options like Koninklijke Visio Onderwijs Rotterdam at 246 m.
One resident review notes that parking has become paid in the neighbourhood, so you'll need to factor in parking costs or permits. The home itself likely has a driveway or on-street parking, but it's worth checking the exact arrangements with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Groot IJsselmonde
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