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Rivierenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1938 apartment on Berkelstraat sits in a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid. With 80 m² and an energy label C, it's a solid home in a neighbourhood that's close to the centre but feels its own. The asking price of €285,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €332,820, but it's in line with the €4,214 per m² that similar apartments here go for. For context, apartments in Groningen typically sell for around that figure.
The Rivierenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (4,374 per km²). It's a mix of students and young professionals, over half the residents are between 15 and 45, and most households are single-person. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it a "top location" and says "it's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes." Another is less positive, noting "many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third review mentions the neighbourhood isn't very green, with houses close together, but still finds it accessible. Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.84. The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt is home to about 4,700 people, with mostly flats and a quarter owner-occupied homes.
For daily shopping, the PLUS is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. There's also an AH to go within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Parcival College (secondary) is on your doorstep, and De Vrije School Groningen (primary) is just around the corner. The municipality Groningen has a wide range of amenities, and the neighbourhood itself has a GP and a park within a few minutes' walk. The central station is about a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Anderz Makelaar Groningen, Vastgoed Nederland, and Funda.
Details of this home
Berkelstraat 22A, Groningen
Satisfactory · 6 residents
The neighbourhood isn't really green. There are many houses close together, despite that it is a relatively accessible neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes. This will only get better when the new station is finished.
Auto-translated to English by AIStation nearby, pub/terrace nearby, supermarket within walking distance and city centre also 5 minutes by bike. But the street is busy with traffic. Other than that, there are many students/young professionals living here, so there's almost never any trouble with crime (once a man was in our garden stealing empty crates of beer), but there can be some noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood to live in! Within walking distance of the city and yet green spaces nearby. Pleasant to live in both as a student and as parents with young children!
Auto-translated to English by AIthis is a very nice neighbourhood to live in. everything is within walking distance and cafe de klikspaan in the middle of the neighbourhood is a nice meeting point. the plus is also a nice shop.
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Data from Rivierenbuurt
50 within 5 km
76 within 5 km
About Berkelstraat 22A, Groningen
The asking price of €285,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €332,820, but the average includes larger homes. At €4,214 per m², it's in line with the typical price per square metre for apartments in the Rivierenbuurt. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €308,248, so the price seems reasonable for a well-sized pre-war apartment.
The apartment has energy label C. That's a decent rating for a 1938 building, it means the home is reasonably efficient, though not as good as modern standards. In the neighbourhood, about 35% of homes have label C, and another 35% have label A, so it's in the middle of the pack.
Reviews are divided. One resident mentions noise and drug users, while another finds it quiet and cosy. The neighbourhood has 220 reported crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. It's a busy part of town, so some street noise is to be expected, especially near the station.
Parcival College (secondary) is just 98 metres away, and De Vrije School Groningen (primary) is 156 metres away. ODS De Starter (primary) is about 474 metres, and Gomarus College (secondary) is around 538 metres. So there are several schools within a short walk.
The central station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities, and the neighbourhood is well-connected by bus as well.
The closest supermarket is a PLUS at 192 metres, just around the corner. An Aldi is 309 metres away, and an AH to go is 498 metres. For organic options, Ekoplaza is 925 metres away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony. The apartment is 80 m², but no outdoor space is stated.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt
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