Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on De Ranitzstraat sits in the leafy, established neighbourhood of Helpman, just south of the city centre. With 128 m² of living space, it is a good deal larger than the average apartment in the area. The energy label is E, which means heating costs will be higher than in better-insulated homes. At €325,000, the asking price is below the neighbourhood median of €339,500, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Groningen.
Helpman is a sought-after part of Groningen, known for its stately homes and tree-lined streets. The neighbourhood has a mix of families, students and older residents, with many single-person households. One resident describes it as "mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community", adding that there is little neighbourly contact. The same resident notes that three supermarkets are within walking distance and that the city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away, a slight drawback. The neighbourhood Helpman has a strong urban feel, with a high density of addresses, yet it retains a calm, residential character.
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Poiesz a couple of streets away. There are several schools nearby: the Joseph Haydn-School (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Zernike College (secondary) is about the same distance. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of green space, the nearest park is a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute cycle away, and the city centre is easily reached by bike.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hopma Makelaardij and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
De Ranitzstraat 4, Groningen
Good · 1 resident
I have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.
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About De Ranitzstraat 4, Groningen
The asking price of €325,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €339,500 and the average of €360,805. Given the larger-than-average floor area (128 m² vs. 94 m² on average), the price per m² works out at about €2,539, which is significantly lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,895 per m². This suggests the price is on the keen side, partly due to the energy label E.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, most homes for sale in Helpman have a better label (only 22% have label D or lower). An E label means the home is not well insulated, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills. It may be worth budgeting for energy-saving improvements.
The apartment has a floor area of 128 m², which is 36% larger than the average home for sale in Helpman (94 m²). This extra space is a key selling point, especially for a pre-war apartment.
Helpman is a green, residential area with a mix of pre-war and newer homes. It has a high density of addresses (3,364 per km²), so it feels urban but not overcrowded. The population is diverse, with many students and young professionals. One resident notes that there is little community spirit, but amenities are close by.
The city centre is about 2 km away, which is a 15-minute bike ride or a 25-minute walk. The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, so cycling is the most convenient option.
There are three supermarkets within walking distance: Albert Heijn at 262 m, Lidl at 706 m, and Poiesz at 771 m. Primary schools include Joseph Haydn-School (555 m) and Groningse Schoolvereniging (720 m). For secondary education, Zernike College (519 m) and Montessori Vaklyceum (588 m) are close by.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman
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