Rivierenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Merwedestraat 42 sits in Groningen's Rivierenbuurt, a neighbourhood that blends city convenience with a village-like feel. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the energy efficiency of this home is unknown. At €450,000, the price is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €332,820, but the 114 m² floor area is 42% larger than the typical 80 m² in the area, so you're paying for extra space. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt has a mixed reputation among residents. One resident says: "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. This will only get better when the new station is finished." Another is less positive: "Many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third notes: "The neighbourhood isn't really green. There are many houses close together, despite that it is a relatively accessible neighbourhood." Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.84 out of 10. The area is densely built with mostly flats (96% of homes), and many residents live alone (54% of households).
For daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep at just 23 metres. An AH to go and an Aldi are a couple of streets away. For families, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is just around the corner, and Parcival College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of amenities, with a GP and a park both within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Merwedestraat 42, 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 Merwedestraat 42, Groningen
The asking price of €450,000 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €332,820. However, this apartment is also 42% larger than the typical home in the area (114 m² vs 80 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,947, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,214 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money.
The Rivierenbuurt is a densely built, urban neighbourhood with mostly flats. It's close to the city centre but can be noisy, according to some residents. Reviews mention drug users and dog mess on the streets, but also praise the proximity to the centre and the quiet, cosy feel in parts. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (54%) and a young population, with many residents aged 25-45.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
The PLUS supermarket is just 23 metres from the front door, so you can do your daily shopping in seconds. An AH to go and an Aldi are within a five-minute walk, and there are many more options within a short distance.
Yes, there are several schools nearby. De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw (primary) is 48 metres away, and Parcival College (secondary) is 216 metres away. Other primary and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
Makelaarsland has not provided this information, so the energy efficiency of the apartment is unknown.
Currently, there are 25 homes for sale in the Rivierenbuurt, with prices ranging from €200,000 to €500,000. The average asking price is €332,820, and homes typically sell within 31 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt
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