Kostverloren, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 apartment on Adriaan van Ostadestraat sits in the Kostverloren neighbourhood, a pocket of Oud-West that feels more village than city. With 87 m² and an energy label C, it's a solid home for someone who wants character without a renovation project. The asking price of €319,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €292,231, but the market here is fast, homes sell in a median of 19 days. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely, so this one sits at the upper end for its type.
Residents describe Kostverloren as a quiet, pleasant place with a mix of students, elderly and young families. One resident says: "Nice quiet 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." Another adds: "It is pleasant living in Kostverloren. Quiet neighbourhood. Mix of students, elderly and young families. Nice communal garden." The neighbourhood Kostverloren is densely populated with 2,365 residents, mostly one-person households, and a high proportion of pre-war housing. The area scores well on safety, with few reported incidents.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The primary school OJS De Petteflet is a five-minute walk, and there's a large playground between the school and after-school childcare. For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of green space too, a park is on your doorstep. The city centre is a short bike ride away, but the neighbourhood itself feels self-contained.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Reinders Makelaars en Adviseurs.
Details of this home
Adriaan van Ostadestraat 191, 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 191, Groningen
The asking price of €319,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €292,231 and the median of €275,000. However, homes in Kostverloren sell quickly, within a median of 19 days, and the average price per m² is €3,955, so this 87 m² apartment is priced at about €3,667 per m², which is slightly below that average. It's a competitive market, so the price reflects demand.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war home. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, only 13.3% of homes have label C, while 60% have D or lower, so this is better than many older properties.
Kostverloren is a quiet neighbourhood with a mix of families, students and elderly residents. One resident notes: "Nice neighbourhood with many families and people of different ages and lifestyles." There's a primary school and after-school childcare within a three-minute walk, and a large playground nearby. The area has few incidents of nuisance, making it a safe choice for children.
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner (302 m), and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away (406 m). There's also a cafeteria, hairdresser, electronics shop and bicycle shop within a short walk. For dining, a restaurant is 300 m away. The city centre is easily reachable by bike.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
This is an apartment (appartement) built in 1939 with 87 m² of living space. The energy label is C.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kostverloren