Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Vroesenkade sits in a quiet pocket of Rotterdam, with the Vroesenpark just around the corner. Built in 1900, it has 92 m² of living space and a 384 m² plot. The energy label is C. At €600,000, the asking price is 28% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, which is on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a leafy, well-connected part of Rotterdam. Residents describe it as a quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.55 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with mostly smaller households and a mix of ages. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Blijdorp.
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just a couple of streets away, and SPAR express is within a five-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within easy reach. Families have a choice of primary schools: Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg are both about a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and Wolfert Tweetalig are also within walking distance. The Vroesenpark is on your doorstep, perfect for a stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Voorberg NVM Makelaars. The listing is available on multiple platforms.
Details of this home
Vroesenkade 16, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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 Vroesenkade 16, Rotterdam
The asking price of €600,000 is 28% above the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000) and also above the median of €450,000. Given the 92 m² floor area and 384 m² plot, the price per m² is about €6,522, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,245 per m². So it is on the high side, but the large plot and semi-detached type are relatively rare in this area.
Blijdorp is a green, quiet neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents mention that people greet each other on the street and help one another. The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Public transport is good, with a metro station close by. The area has a mix of ages, though many households are singles or couples without children.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus or bike ride. The metro is closer and provides a good alternative for getting around Rotterdam.
Primary schools Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg are both about a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and Wolfert Tweetalig are within walking distance as well, around 900,1100 metres. There are many other schools within a 5 km radius.
The closest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 358 metres, just a couple of streets away. SPAR express is at 522 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 689 metres. PLUS is about 964 metres away. So daily groceries are easily done on foot.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1900. In Blijdorp, 41.2% of homes have label C, and 44.3% have a lower label (D or worse). So this home is reasonably efficient for its age, but you can expect moderate energy costs.
The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but the plot is 384 m², which is large for a semi-detached house in this area.
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