Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 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 asking price of €350,000 is in line with the neighbourhood median of €349,500. Compared to other apartments in Groningen, this one sits at a typical price point for its size.
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.
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.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Groot Makelaars.
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Van Brakelplein 24, Groningen
Satisfactory · 1 resident
I moved to the Zeeheldenbuurt in mid-2021. My first impression was immediately positive, a nice neighbourhood where students, starters and families live together. However, more communal facilities and amenities (think meeting places) would be a good addition to the neighbourhood.
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About Van Brakelplein 24, Groningen
The asking price of €350,000 matches the neighbourhood median of €349,500, so it's in line with the local market. The average price per m² in the Zeeheldenbuurt is €4,124, and this home works 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 will be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 37.9% of homes have label C, so this is typical.
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.
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