Kostverloren, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 apartment on Adriaan van Ostadestraat sits in the leafy Kostverloren neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the city centre. With 77 m² and an energy label C, it offers a solid base for someone who wants character without the full renovation project. The asking price of €325,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €292,231, but the quick sale pace, homes here sell in 19 days on average, suggests demand is strong. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and condition.
Residents describe Kostverloren as a quiet, pleasant place. One says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood with many families and people of different ages and lifestyles." Another adds: "It is pleasant living in Kostverloren. Quiet neighbourhood. Mix of students, elderly and young families." The area has a strong urban feel, over 4,000 addresses per km², yet the communal garden and nearby playground make it family-friendly. Most homes are pre-war (53%), and the neighbourhood Kostverloren has a high proportion of single-person households, reflecting its popularity with students and young professionals.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Primary school OJS De Petteflet is a five-minute walk, while secondary school CSG Augustinus is a ten-minute walk. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of amenities, with the city centre easily reachable by bike.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Massink Vastgoed. The listing is available on Funda and other platforms.
Details of this home
Adriaan van Ostadestraat 177, Groningen
Good · 5 residents
Nice neighbourhood with many families and people of different ages and lifestyles. There is a Spar, cafeteria, hairdresser, electronics shop, bicycle shop, primary school and an after-school childcare all within a maximum of 3 minutes' walk. Children can play in the large playground located between the after-school childcare and the primary school, and for the older children the city is just around the corner and you can get there quickly by bike.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is pleasant living in Kostverloren. Quiet neighbourhood. Mix of students, elderly and young families. Nice communal garden. Very occasionally nuisance in the neighbourhood, that can be counted on one hand per year.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, usually quite quiet. I also have nice neighbours and the house is of good quality. In short, little to complain about.
Auto-translated to English by AIPluses are the appearance and the cuteness of some houses. Minuses are the layout and how narrow everything is
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, diverse neighbourhood
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About Adriaan van Ostadestraat 177, Groningen
The asking price of €325,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €292,231 and the median of €275,000. However, homes in Kostverloren sell quickly, within 19 days on average, which indicates strong demand. The price per m² (€4,221) is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,955, partly because this is a pre-war apartment with character. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the location and the building's age.
Kostverloren is a quiet, mixed neighbourhood with a mix of students, elderly and young families. Residents appreciate the peace and the communal garden. There is a Spar, a primary school and a playground within a few minutes' walk. The city centre is a short bike ride away. The area has a high density of addresses (over 4,000 per km²), so it feels urban but not noisy.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
Primary school OJS De Petteflet is 268 m away (a 3-minute walk). For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is 826 m away (about a 10-minute walk). There are also several special education schools within walking distance.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has some insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate, but you may want to consider further insulation improvements over time.
Currently, there are 13 homes for sale in Kostverloren, with prices ranging from €215,000 to €415,000. The market is active, with 41 homes sold in the recent period, averaging a sale price of €295,573.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kostverloren