A compact flat in a lively part of Groningen
This 1936 apartment on Ambonstraat sits in the Indische buurt, a neighbourhood with a distinct character. At 60 m² it was compact, and the last known asking price of €262,000 was 26% below the neighbourhood average, a keen price for a starter home. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely, but this one was priced to move. This home has not been online since 12 August 2026.
Indische buurt: diverse and down-to-earth
The Indische buurt is an old, inner-city neighbourhood with a mix of incomes and cultures. One resident calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood" and says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." Another describes it as "Safe and relaxing" and notes: "Nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." A third review is less positive, calling it a "Deprived neighbourhood" with "generally low income." Based on ten reviews, the average score is 7.87. The area is densely built (over 5,000 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats. Many residents live alone, and the population is young, a lot of students and starters. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Indische buurt.
Daily life on Ambonstraat
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Jumbo, Aldi, Lidl and PLUS are all just around the corner. Primary schools are a couple of streets away: Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a five-minute walk, and De Kleine Wereld is about the same. For secondary education, Gomarus College Magnolia is also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of urban amenities, with a park just around the corner and a train station a ten-minute walk away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Noorderlicht Makelaars and also appeared on Funda, so it was available through several channels.
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About Ambonstraat 26A, Groningen
Was €262,000 a fair price for this flat?
The asking price was 26% below the average asking price in the Indische buurt (€353,480) and also below the median of €340,000. Given the compact 60 m² size, the price per m² worked out to about €4,367, which was lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,571 per m². So it was priced keenly for a starter home in this area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. That's a middling score, not very efficient, but not the worst either. In the Indische buurt, about 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
How is the neighbourhood for safety?
The Indische buurt has 475 reported crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size. However, resident reviews are mixed: some feel safe and call it a "safe and relaxing" area, while one review describes it as "deprived." It's a diverse, inner-city neighbourhood with a residential feel, so it pays to visit at different times of day.
What public transport is nearby?
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's a reasonable distance for commuting.
How does the size compare to other flats in the area?
At 60 m², this flat is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². That's compact, even for a flat. It's typical for a starter home or a single person, but might feel tight for a couple or anyone needing extra space.
What is the property type and year of construction?
It's an apartment built in 1936, so it's a pre-war flat with classic features like high ceilings and sturdy construction. In the Indische buurt, nearly 85% of homes were built before 1945, so this is very much in keeping with the area's character.
