Gratamastraat 40
Professorenbuurt, Groningen
AreaA pre-war apartment in the Professorenbuurt
This 1933 apartment on Gratamastraat sits in a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord. With 61 m² and an energy label D, it's a compact home that reflects its era. The asking price of €229,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €372,948, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Groningen.
The Professorenbuurt
The Professorenbuurt is a youthful, mixed neighbourhood where students, families and older residents live side by side. One resident calls it "the neighbourhood that has everything": schools, gyms, playgrounds, supermarkets and small parks. Another describes it as "cosy, though sometimes dirty because rubbish isn't put in the bins". The area feels safe, people greet each other, and there's an annual neighbourhood party. Based on 13 reviews, the neighbourhood Professorenbuurt scores a solid 7.57 out of 10.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and PLUS a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad and St. Franciscus, are within a few minutes' walk, and CSG Wessel Gansfort secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner too.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
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About Gratamastraat 40, Groningen
Is €229,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 39% below the average asking price in the Professorenbuurt (€372,948). However, this apartment is also 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². Given its compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a pre-war apartment in this area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. In the Professorenbuurt, 29.7% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. A D label means moderate energy efficiency, you'll have reasonable heating costs, but not as low as a modern home.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Residents praise the many amenities: supermarkets, schools, playgrounds and small parks are all within walking distance. The neighbourhood is described as safe and cosy, though some note that rubbish can be left next to bins. It's a mixed area with students, families and older residents.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What type of home is this?
This is an apartment (flat) built in 1933, with 61 m² of living space. It's a typical pre-war apartment in the Professorenbuurt, where 85.5% of homes were built before 1945.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Residents consistently describe the area as safe. One review says: 'Definitely a safe neighbourhood, but the houses are very old.' The total number of recorded incidents in the neighbourhood is 464, which is moderate for a densely populated urban area.
