A historic apartment on Schoolstraat
This rental apartment on Schoolstraat sits in the heart of Groningen, where the city's old centre meets the calm of the canal. The building dates from 1650, so you are living in a piece of the city's history, with a floor area of 64 m². At €836 per month, the rent is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,254, which makes it a keen option compared with other apartments in Groningen.
Life in Binnenstad-Noord
The Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood is a mix of old streets, water and a lively student presence. Based on four reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.38. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another notes: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." The area is dominated by single-person households, with 82% living alone, and the average household size is just 1.2 people.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is a five-minute walk, while the Praedinius Gymnasium is also close by. For younger children, the St. Michaëlschool is within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.3 km away, so getting out of the city is straightforward. The municipality of Groningen keeps the centre well connected and lively.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Schoolstraat 1B, Groningen
Is €836 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €836 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,254, and the floor area of 64 m² is 31% smaller than the average of 93 m². So you are paying less per month, but for a smaller space. Compared with other rentals in Binnenstad-Noord, where the median is €1,065, this is on the lower end, which makes it a keen option for a single person or a couple.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it indicates the home's energy performance on a scale from A to G. Label C is in the middle of the range, so you can expect moderate energy costs, but the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building or its installations.
How old is this building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1650, which makes it one of the older properties in the area. The year of construction is a fact about the building's history, but the listing does not state the condition of the structure or any installations. You would need to see the home to judge its current state.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe Binnenstad-Noord as quiet but central, with the canal nearby and everything within walking distance. One review mentions the location is perfect but expensive, while another calls it a really nice neighbourhood. The area is mostly single-person households, so it has a calm, adult feel rather than a family-oriented one.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 1.3 km from the apartment. That is a walk of about 15 to 20 minutes, or a short cycle. The listing does not mention specific bus lines, but the station is within easy reach for getting out of the city.
What schools are near this apartment?
For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 205 metres away, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is 283 metres. For primary education, the St. Michaëlschool is 445 metres, and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is 672 metres. All are within a short walk, which is convenient for families with school-age children.
