Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 apartment on Jan van Galenstraat sits in a lively part of Groningen where students, starters and families mix. At €379,500 it is priced above the neighbourhood average of €332,348, but the 75 m² floor area and energy label C are in line with what you would expect for a pre-war home. For context, the price per m² of €5,060 is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,124, so the asking price is on the high side. You can compare with other apartments in Groningen.
The Zeeheldenbuurt has a very strong urban feel with over 4,000 addresses per km². Most households are single-person (2,180 out of 2,705), and the average household size is just 1.3. One resident describes it as a "Student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well." They add that more communal facilities would be a good addition. The neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt has a young population: nearly half are between 15 and 25, and only 160 residents are 65 or older.
For daily groceries, you have a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: CSG Augustinus (secondary, 325 m) and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium are both a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a park or garden within a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of amenities, with a restaurant just 400 m away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Makelaar Idee and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
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Jan van Galenstraat 10, 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 Jan van Galenstraat 10, Groningen
The asking price of €379,500 is above the neighbourhood average of €332,348 and the median of €349,500. The price per m² of €5,060 is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,124. However, homes in this area sell quickly, on average within 19 days, which suggests demand is strong. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the pre-war character and the central location.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a common label for pre-war homes and means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, 37.9% of homes have label C, while 27.6% have label A or better. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it is not as efficient as a modern home.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is very popular with students and young professionals. Nearly half of the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. The area has a high density of amenities, with supermarkets, restaurants and schools all within walking distance. One resident describes it as a "Student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well."
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of the city or further afield.
There are several schools within walking distance. CSG Augustinus (secondary, 325 m) and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (secondary, 457 m) are both a couple of streets away. For primary education, OJS De Petteflet is 661 m away, and ODS De Starter is 846 m away.
Homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell quickly. On average, sold properties were on the market for just 19 days. This indicates a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, you should be prepared to act promptly.
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