Ambonstraat 17A
Indische buurt, Groningen
AreaA compact flat in the Indische buurt
This two-bedroom apartment on Ambonstraat is a rare find in Groningen's Indische buurt. At €200,000, it is the cheapest of the 25 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 43% below the average asking price of €353,480. The 54 m² floor area is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average, so you get a compact home at a keen price. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
The Indische buurt
The Indische buurt is a diverse, urban neighbourhood with a strong community feel. Based on ten reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.87. One resident says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." Another describes it as "a nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." A third calls it a "deprived neighbourhood" with generally low income. The area is densely built (5,189 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats (88%). Many households are single-person (51%), and the average household size is 1.4. For more, see the neighbourhood Indische buurt.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Jumbo, Aldi and Lidl are just around the corner. For fresh bread, the bakeries are a short walk away. Primary schools are a couple of streets away, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a five-minute walk, and De Kleine Wereld is about the same. Secondary school Gomarus College Magnolia is a ten-minute walk. The park or public garden is just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Groningen.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
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About Ambonstraat 17A, Groningen
Is €200,000 a fair price for this flat?
At €200,000, this is the cheapest home for sale in the Indische buurt and 43% below the neighbourhood average of €353,480. The floor area is 39% smaller than average, so the price per square metre is in line with the market. Given the compact size and energy label E, the price is keen for the location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. Heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 37.9% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
How is the public transport in the Indische buurt?
The train station is a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is very urban, so public transport is well connected.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
The Indische buurt has many single-person households (51%) and relatively few families with children (9%). Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and there is a park just around the corner. Some residents find it safe and quiet, while others note it is a low-income area.
How many homes are for sale in the Indische buurt?
There are currently 25 homes for sale in the Indische buurt, with prices ranging from €200,000 to €569,000. The average asking price is €353,480, and the average floor area is 89 m².
What is the year of construction and does it affect maintenance?
The flat was built in 1936, so it is an older property. In the neighbourhood, 84.8% of homes were built before 1945. Older homes may require more maintenance, but specific details are not provided in the listing.
