Laanhuizen, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Paterswoldseweg sits in a quiet corner of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district, with a generous 118 m² of living space across one floor. Built in 1940, it has the high ceilings and large windows typical of the era, and an energy label C means it's reasonably efficient. At €385,000, the asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €307,900, making it the most expensive of the five apartments currently for sale in Laanhuizen, but the size is 28% larger than the local norm, so the price per square metre is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of space and character.
Laanhuizen is a compact neighbourhood just south of the city centre, with a very high address density of 3,669 per km², typical for a strongly urban area. The population is young: over a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and another third are students aged 15 to 25. Most households are single-person (655 out of 940), and only 80 households have children. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (40% built before 1945) and consists mainly of apartments (87%). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, transient area popular with students and young professionals. The Laanhuizen neighbourhood is well connected and has a distinct urban feel.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and an AH to go is a five-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: primary school ODS De Starter is on your doorstep, and secondary schools like Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium and CSG Augustinus are a short stroll. The train station is 1.4 km away, a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable on foot or by bike. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden just 300 metres away, and a restaurant is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities you'd expect from a vibrant student city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Pandomo Makelaars and Pandomo.
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Paterswoldseweg 89, Groningen
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About Paterswoldseweg 89, Groningen
The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €307,900, but the apartment is also 28% larger than the average (118 m² vs 92 m²). Per square metre, the price is in line with the market. It is the most expensive of the five apartments currently for sale in Laanhuizen, so it sits at the top end of the local range.
Homes in Laanhuizen sell quickly, the average time on the market is just 15 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, it's worth being prepared to move swiftly.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C and 60% have a lower label (D or below), so this one is better than many.
Laanhuizen is very popular with students: 34% of residents are aged 15-25 and 38% are 25-45. Most households are single-person, and the area has a lively, transient feel. The city centre and university are within walking or cycling distance.
Groningen train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach other Dutch cities easily.
Yes, the nearest supermarket is a Coop at 256 metres, just around the corner. An AH to go is 543 metres away, and a PLUS and Aldi are both within 750-800 metres.
Primary school ODS De Starter is 239 metres away, and secondary schools Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (388 metres) and CSG Augustinus (639 metres) are within walking distance. There are also several other schools within a kilometre.
With 118 m² of space, the apartment is large enough for a small family, but the neighbourhood has few families (only 80 households with children) and is dominated by students and singles. The local primary school is nearby, so it's possible, but the area is more geared towards young adults.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Laanhuizen