Ridderstraat 72
Benedenstad, Nijmegen
AreaA compact apartment in the heart of Nijmegen
This apartment on Ridderstraat sits in the lively Benedenstad, right in the historic centre of Nijmegen. At 61 m² it is compact, but the location makes up for it. The last known price of €300,000 was the lowest of the 19 homes at the time for sale in this neighbourhood and sat 40% below the average asking price of €496,053, a keen entry point into the market for apartments in Nijmegen. This home has not been online since 31 August 2026.
The Benedenstad neighbourhood
Benedenstad is the oldest part of Nijmegen, with a dense, urban feel. The address density is very high at 3,202 addresses per km², and the neighbourhood has a mix of historic buildings and post-war blocks. Most homes are apartments, and many residents live alone, the average household size is just 1.5 people. The area has a lively street scene with restaurants and shops just steps away. The Benedenstad neighbourhood is popular with students and young professionals, though there are also families and older residents.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: an Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, PLUS and SPAR are all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool Petrus Canisius is a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools like Karel de Grote College and Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen are a ten-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. The municipality of Nijmegen offers a compact, walkable city centre with all amenities close by.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Bongers & Lemmers Makelaardij B.V.
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About Ridderstraat 72, Nijmegen
Was €300,000 a fair price for this apartment?
At €300,000, this was the cheapest home at the time for sale in Benedenstad and 40% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €496,053. The floor area of 61 m² was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 108 m², which partly explained the lower price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1986). In the neighbourhood, 44.4% of homes have label B and 33.3% have label C, so this home is typical. A C label meant moderate energy efficiency; heating costs would be noticeable but not extreme.
How far is the train station?
Nijmegen train station is 1.2 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Several supermarkets are within a short walk: Ekoplaza at 400 m, Albert Heijn at 476 m, PLUS at 487 m, and SPAR at 491 m. For daily groceries you have plenty of choice just around the corner.
What schools are in the area?
Basisschool Petrus Canisius is 424 m away (a five-minute walk). For secondary education, Karel de Grote College is 760 m and Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen is 824 m, both about a ten-minute walk. There is also a special education school, Foooocus Nijmegen, at 122 m.
How many homes were for sale in Benedenstad?
There were at the time 19 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €1,795,000. The average asking price was €496,053, and the median was €375,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Benedenstad is a very urban, historic area with a high density of addresses. Most residents live alone, and the average household size is 1.5. The area has a mix of ages, with many young adults and a significant number of people over 65. It is a lively, central neighbourhood with restaurants and shops nearby.
