De Meeuwen, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on De Brink sits in a leafy part of Oud-Zuid, with a park just a couple of streets away. At €335,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €351,080, making it a keen option for a first-time buyer or investor. For context, the apartments in Groningen typically sell for around €4,940 per square metre.
De Meeuwen is a densely built neighbourhood with a very strong urban feel, over 4,200 addresses per square kilometre. Yet it's surprisingly green, with a park just around the corner. The area is popular among students and young professionals: nearly half the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the mix of quiet streets and nearby amenities makes it a practical choice for daily life.
For groceries, you have three supermarkets within a five-minute walk: Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn. The nearest primary school, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, is just around the corner, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk away. A GP is also within walking distance, and the municipality Groningen offers plenty of cultural and leisure options a short bike ride away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
De Brink 28, Groningen
Data from De Meeuwen
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About De Brink 28, Groningen
The asking price of €335,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €351,080 and the median of €345,000. Given the 66 m² floor area, that works out to about €5,076 per m², which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,940 per m². So the price is competitive for the size, but in line with what similar apartments in De Meeuwen have recently sold for.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In De Meeuwen, 69% of homes have label A and 23% have label B, so this home is well above average in terms of energy performance. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride. That makes it easy to reach Groningen city centre or other destinations without a car.
De Meeuwen has a very young population, over half are under 25, and most households are single people. Only about 8% of households have children, so it's not a typical family neighbourhood. However, there are good schools nearby, including a primary school just 400 metres away.
Currently, there are 25 apartments for sale in De Meeuwen, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €435,000. The average time on the market for sold homes is 33 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 200 metres away, a couple of streets away. It's a great spot for a morning run or an evening stroll, and it adds to the calm feel of the area despite the urban density.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Meeuwen