Van Brakelplein 2
Zeeheldenbuurt · 9726 HA Groningen
A pre-war apartment with character
This apartment on Van Brakelplein sits in the lively Zeeheldenbuurt, a neighbourhood where students, starters and families mix. At €385,000, the asking price was 16% above the neighbourhood average of €332,348, on the high side, but the market here was fast, with homes selling in 19 days on average. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 14 July 2026.
Zeeheldenbuurt: student-like and cosy
The neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt is densely urban (4,169 addresses per km²) and dominated by young adults: nearly half the residents are between 15 and 25. One resident describes it as "Student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well." They add that more communal facilities would be a welcome addition. The neighbourhood has a mix of pre-war and newer homes, with 27% owner-occupied and most apartments built before 1945.
Daily life on the street
For groceries, you have a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Two secondary schools are within a couple of streets away: CSG Augustinus and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium. A primary school, OJS De Petteflet, is a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of restaurants and a park within walking distance.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Makelaardij Met Bauke.
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About Van Brakelplein 2, Groningen
Was €385,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 16% above the neighbourhood average of €332,348, so it was on the high side. However, homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell quickly, in 19 days on average, which suggests demand is strong. The apartment was 75 m² with energy label C, built in 1939, so the price reflected its pre-war character and central location.
What is the Zeeheldenbuurt like to live in?
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a densely urban neighbourhood with a young population: nearly half are between 15 and 25. One resident calls it "student-like and cosy" where everyone gets along, though they note a lack of communal facilities. It's a mix of students, starters and families, with many pre-war apartments.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: a Coop at 417 m, another Coop at 452 m, a SPAR at 557 m, an Albert Heijn at 715 m, and a Jumbo at 744 m.
What schools are in the area?
Secondary schools CSG Augustinus (320 m) and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (435 m) are just around the corner. Primary school OJS De Petteflet is 681 m away, a five-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war home. In the neighbourhood, 27.6% of homes have label D or lower, so this one is slightly better than many.
