Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 57 m² apartment on Dorus Rijkersstraat has a warm, lived-in feel, typical of a 1930s building. It sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a neighbourhood where students, starters and families mix. At €225,000, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €332,348, which is keen compared to other apartments in Groningen.
The Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood is a lively, compact area with a strong student presence, over half the residents are between 15 and 25. One resident describes it as a 'student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well', though they note that more communal facilities would be welcome. The area has a very high address density (4169 addresses per km²), so it feels urban and busy. Most homes are flats, and the housing stock is pre-war, giving the streets a classic Groningen character.
For daily groceries, the nearest Coop is just around the corner, with another Coop a five-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and CSG Augustinus is also just around the corner. A primary school, ODS De Starter, is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a good mix of amenities, with a restaurant 400 m away and a park or garden 600 m from the home.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including NAMACO Groningen and Namaco Groningen. Homes in this neighbourhood sell quickly, on average within 19 days, so the market is active.
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Dorus Rijkersstraat 1A, Groningen
Satisfactory · 1 resident
I moved to the Zeeheldenbuurt in mid-2021. My first impression was immediately positive, a nice neighbourhood where students, starters and families live together. However, more communal facilities and amenities (think meeting places) would be a good addition to the neighbourhood.
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About Dorus Rijkersstraat 1A, Groningen
The asking price of €225,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €332,348, which makes it keen. However, the floor area (57 m²) is also 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 84 m², so the price per m² is roughly in line with the market. Given that homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell in an average of 19 days, it is a competitive segment.
The home has energy label C. That means it is reasonably efficient, not the best, but far from the worst. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 27.6% of homes have label A or better, while 27.6% have label D or lower, so label C sits in the middle.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach the city centre or other destinations without a car.
The Zeeheldenbuurt has a large student population, 46% of residents are between 15 and 25. One resident describes it as a 'student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well'. It is a lively, urban area with a high density of people and homes.
Yes, the nearest Coop is just 300 m away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. Another Coop is at 582 m, and there is a SPAR at 706 m. For a wider choice, Albert Heijn is about 778 m away.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (secondary) is 264 m away, and CSG Augustinus (secondary) is 300 m away. For primary education, ODS De Starter is 637 m away, and OJS De Petteflet is 817 m away.
Homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell in an average of 19 days, which is fast. This indicates a strong demand, so if you are interested, you may want to act promptly.
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