De Meeuwen, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Brink sits in a leafy corner of the city, with a park just a couple of streets away. Built in 1988, it has a practical 74 m² floor plan and an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. The asking price of €379,500 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €351,080, but it reflects the good condition and the fact that apartments in Groningen generally hold their value well.
De Meeuwen is a quiet residential area with a mix of flats and houses, mostly built between 1970 and 1990. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, the address density is high, but the park nearby gives it a relaxed atmosphere. Many residents live alone (about half of households), and there are few families with children. The area is popular with students and young professionals, partly because of the proximity to the city centre. Neighbourhood De Meeuwen is well served by shops and public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
For your groceries, you have a Jumbo just around the corner, an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away, and a PLUS also within easy reach. There are several schools nearby: IKC Borgman Oosterpoort primary school is a couple of streets away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum secondary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of cultural amenities, with restaurants and a library within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
De Brink 116, Groningen
Data from De Meeuwen
Data from De Meeuwen
47 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About De Brink 116, Groningen
The asking price is about 8% above the neighbourhood average of €351,080, but it is within the range of recent sales (€325,000,€435,000). Apartments in De Meeuwen with a similar floor area have sold for around €417,000 on average, so the price is not out of line with the market.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills, though not as low as with an A-label home. The majority of homes in the neighbourhood (69%) have label A, so this one is slightly less efficient than average.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach the city centre or other parts of the country without a car.
De Meeuwen has a high proportion of single-person households (around half) and a large share of residents aged 25,45. The area is quiet but well connected, with shops and a park nearby. It is popular with students and young professionals who want to be close to the city without the noise.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, a couple of streets from the apartment. It is a good spot for a walk or to relax outdoors.
At the time of writing, there are 25 homes for sale in De Meeuwen, of which 15 have sold in the recent period. The average time on the market for sold homes was 33 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Meeuwen