A quiet apartment in Haren-Zuidwest
This apartment on Nesciolaan 29 sits in a leafy part of Haren, with a calm, residential feel. At 87 m² it was compact compared to the neighbourhood average, and the E energy label meant heating costs would be noticeable. The last known asking price of €260,000 was 66% below the average in the area, which made it a keen entry point for the market, especially given that apartments in Groningen tend to be smaller and more affordable than the local norm. This home has not been online since 23 September 2026.
The Haren-Zuidwest neighbourhood
Haren-Zuidwest is a mature, green suburb with a mix of families and older residents. One resident says: "I feel safe when I walk on the street!", a sentiment that matches the low crime figures. The area has a high proportion of single-family homes (62%) and owner-occupied properties (65%), so the apartment offers a different housing type in a predominantly family-oriented setting. Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores an 8.75 out of 10. For more context, see the Haren-Zuidwest neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Jumbo and Ekoplaza are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are a couple of streets away, the Brederoschool and Christelijk Kindcentrum Menso Altingschool are both within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park or public garden is on your doorstep. The municipality of Groningen manages the wider area, including amenities and green spaces, read more about the municipality of Groningen.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Feenstra ERA Makelaars.
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About Nesciolaan 29, Haren Gn
Was €260,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 66% below the neighbourhood average of €754,605, but the apartment was also 45% smaller than the local average (87 m² vs 157 m²).
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label was E, which was below the neighbourhood average, most homes for sale in Haren-Zuidwest had a label C or better.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo and Ekoplaza are both within 600 metres (just around the corner), and Albert Heijn is about 900 metres away (a ten-minute walk). Aldi is just over 1 km away.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools within walking distance include Brederoschool (about 2.8 km) and Christelijk Kindcentrum Menso Altingschool (about 2.8 km). For secondary education, Montessori Vaklyceum is about 3.3 km away.
How safe is the neighbourhood?
One resident says: "I feel safe when I walk on the street!" The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 78, which is low for an area of this size.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Haren-Zuidwest has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over (36%). About 26% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.0. The area is moderately urban (urbanity level 4) with an address density of 986 per km².
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
There were 43 homes for sale in Haren-Zuidwest, with an average price of €754,605 and a median of €489,000. The cheapest was €165,000 and the most expensive was €3,750,000.
