Van Brakelplein 24
Zeeheldenbuurt · 9726 HD Groningen
A pre-war apartment with character in Groningen's Zeeheldenbuurt
This 1939 apartment on Van Brakelplein has a warm, lived-in feel that comes with a pre-war building. With 75 m² and an energy label C, it's a solid home for someone who appreciates original features. The last known asking price of €350,000 was in line with the neighbourhood median of €349,500. Compared to other apartments in Groningen, this one sat at a typical price point for its size. This home has not been online since 4 August 2026.
The Zeeheldenbuurt: student-like and cosy
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a lively, mixed neighbourhood where students, starters and families live side by side. One resident describes it as a "Student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well." They note that more communal facilities would be a welcome addition. The area has a very high address density (4169 per km²), typical of a strongly urban setting. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the population skews young, nearly half are between 15 and 25. For more context, see the Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is a Coop just around the corner, with a SPAR and another Coop also within a five-minute walk. Bread, milk and fresh produce are never far. There are several schools nearby: CSG Augustinus secondary school is on your doorstep, and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is just a couple of streets away. For primary education, OJS De Petteflet is a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk away, making commutes easy. The area falls under the municipality of Groningen, which offers a wide range of cultural and leisure amenities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Groot Makelaars.
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About Van Brakelplein 24, Groningen
Was €350,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €350,000 matched the neighbourhood median of €349,500, so it was in line with the local market. The average price per m² in the Zeeheldenbuurt was €4,124, and this home worked out to about €4,667 per m², slightly above average, but not unusual for a well-located pre-war apartment. Homes here sell quickly, typically within 19 days.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a student-like and cosy area where everyone gets along well, according to a resident. It's a mixed neighbourhood with students, starters and families. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses. Most homes are pre-war, and the population is young, nearly half are between 15 and 25. The resident noted that more communal facilities would be a good addition.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Groningen or further afield.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 476 m, just around the corner. A SPAR is at 553 m, and another Coop at 644 m, both within a five-minute walk. For a wider selection, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are about 850-900 m away, a ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
CSG Augustinus secondary school is very close at 138 m, and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is at 287 m. For primary education, OJS De Petteflet is at 654 m and ODS De Starter at 786 m. All are within walking distance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war home. It means the home has reasonable insulation but may not be as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs would be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 37.9% of homes have label C, so this is typical.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell quickly, on average within 19 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, it's worth being prepared to act.
