Under offer
Rivierenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on IJsselstraat 23 sits in a lively part of Groningen, where the city buzz is never far away. At €265,000, the asking price is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €332,820, which makes it a keen entry into the local market, especially given the 54 m² floor area is 32% smaller than the typical 80 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely, so this one stands out for its price point.
The Rivierenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, many students and singles live here, reflected in the high proportion of one-person households. Residents give it mixed reviews: one calls it a "top location" because "it's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes." Another is less positive, noting "many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third review mentions the neighbourhood "isn't really green" but is "relatively accessible." Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.84. The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt is undeniably central, with a very high address density of 4,374 per km².
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and AH to go is a couple of streets away. Aldi is also within a five-minute walk. School runs are easy: De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is on your doorstep, and Parcival College is a couple of streets away. The municipality Groningen has plenty of other options too, with 77 schools within 5 km. A park or public garden is a five-minute walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for trips further afield.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including MakelaarWij B.V., Vastgoed Nederland, and Funda.
Details of this home
IJsselstraat 23, Groningen
Satisfactory · 6 residents
The neighbourhood isn't really green. There are many houses close together, despite that it is a relatively accessible neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes. This will only get better when the new station is finished.
Auto-translated to English by AIStation nearby, pub/terrace nearby, supermarket within walking distance and city centre also 5 minutes by bike. But the street is busy with traffic. Other than that, there are many students/young professionals living here, so there's almost never any trouble with crime (once a man was in our garden stealing empty crates of beer), but there can be some noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood to live in! Within walking distance of the city and yet green spaces nearby. Pleasant to live in both as a student and as parents with young children!
Auto-translated to English by AIthis is a very nice neighbourhood to live in. everything is within walking distance and cafe de klikspaan in the middle of the neighbourhood is a nice meeting point. the plus is also a nice shop.
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Data from Rivierenbuurt
50 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About IJsselstraat 23, Groningen
The asking price is 20% below the average asking price in the Rivierenbuurt (€332,820), which makes it a keen entry into the market. However, the flat is also smaller than average (54 m² vs 80 m²). The price per m² works out at about €4,907, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,214 per m², so you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a flat of this age (built in 1958). In the neighbourhood, 34.6% of homes have label C, and another 34.6% have label A. Label C means moderate energy efficiency, heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
The Rivierenbuurt has 220 reported crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size. Some residents mention issues with drug users and noise. However, others appreciate the central location and cosy feel. It's a mixed picture, so it's worth visiting at different times of day.
The train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood's high address density means good connectivity.
Yes, a park or public garden is 0.3 km away, just a couple of streets. However, residents note the neighbourhood itself isn't very green, with houses close together. For more extensive green space, you'd need to head towards the outskirts.
In the Rivierenbuurt, sold homes took an average of 31 days to sell. That's fairly quick, suggesting reasonable demand. With 25 homes currently for sale, there is some choice, but this flat's price is notably lower than most.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt
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