Paddepoel-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Grote Beerstraat in Paddepoel-Zuid feels light and modern, with a generous 111 m² of living space spread over one floor. Built in 2008 and carrying an A+ energy label, it's both efficient and comfortable. The asking price of €449,000 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Groningen, sitting about 20% above the neighbourhood average of €373,292.
Residents describe Paddepoel as a small town within the city. One says: "Living in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance." Another adds: "The shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre." The neighbourhood is a mix of students, families and older residents, with a residential feel around the shops. Based on seven reviews, it scores a 7 out of 10. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Zuid.
For your morning bread, the PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Ref Basisschool de Zaaier and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers. The municipality Groningen keeps the area tidy, and the park or garden is on your doorstep for a quick escape.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via NAMACO Groningen.
Details of this home
Grote Beerstraat 173-41, Groningen
Good · 7 residents
Living in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance. The neighbourhood is a mix of quiet and lively; during the day you hear children playing, and in the evenings it's often pleasantly busy around the shops. All sorts of people live here, from students to families and the elderly, which makes the area a bit chaotic but also very human. Sometimes it's a bit messy or you hear traffic, but that's part of the city. Overall, Paddepoel feels like a practical, familiar place where there's always something to do.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre. The municipality regularly comes by to clean and tidy up, and I have lovely neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot happens in the Paddepoel neighbourhood. Fortunately, I am less affected by it myself and I live in a nice location.
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived there very long yet, but from what I've seen so far it's always clean, the people are sociable and the accessibility to the shops is very good.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in this area for 28 years, moved once, the neighbourhood is unfortunately going downhill more and more, anyone is allowed to live here. The maintenance of the greenery could also be better, otherwise the plus points are that there are many amenities and everything is easily accessible, such as the city centre, shopping centre and the park.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of misery and crime
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About Grote Beerstraat 173-41, Groningen
The asking price is about 20% above the average asking price in Paddepoel-Zuid (€373,292) and well above the median of €332,500. However, this apartment is larger (111 m²) and has an A+ energy label, which only 8% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and efficiency.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. In Paddepoel-Zuid, only 8% of homes for sale have A+, so this is a standout feature.
Residents describe it as a practical, familiar place with a mix of quiet and lively. The shopping centre is close by, and the bus to the city centre is at your doorstep. It's a diverse area with students, families and older residents. Some mention it can be a bit messy or busy around the shops, but overall it scores a 7 out of 10 from seven reviews.
The PLUS supermarket is about 580 m away, Albert Heijn 644 m, and Jumbo 743 m. For schools, Ref Basisschool de Zaaier (453 m) and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers (517 m) are within walking distance. There are also several other primary and secondary schools in the area.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Residents mention the bus to the city centre is at their doorstep. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (5128 addresses per km²), indicating excellent public transport connections.
With 111 m² of space and an A+ energy label, it could work for a small family. However, the neighbourhood has a mix of residents, and the apartment itself is a single-floor unit.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Zuid