Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on Van Heemskerckstraat sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a neighbourhood where students, starters and families mix. At 59 m² it's 30% smaller than the local average, and with an F energy label you can expect higher heating costs. The asking price of €298,500 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €349,500, but it's still below the average price per m² of €4,124. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
One resident describes the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt as "Student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well." They note that more communal facilities would be a good addition. The area is densely populated (4,169 addresses per km²) and very urban, with mostly one-person households (2,180 out of 2,705). It's a young area: nearly half the residents are between 15 and 25. Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 6.75 out of 10.
For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, Coop and Jumbo are a five-minute walk, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: CSG Augustinus (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and OJS De Petteflet (primary) is a five-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of amenities, with a restaurant and a park both within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Veendam and MakelaarNU. The energy label F and the compact size mean it's worth factoring in running costs.
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Van Heemskerckstraat 37C, 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 Heemskerckstraat 37C, Groningen
The asking price is €298,500, which is below the neighbourhood median of €349,500 but above the average sold price of €302,099. Given the 59 m² floor area (30% smaller than the local average) and the F energy label, the price per m² works out at about €5,059, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,124 per m². So it's on the high side for what you get.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In the Zeeheldenbuurt, only 27.6% of homes have label A or better, while 27.6% are D or lower. An F label means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be significant. You should budget for higher energy bills compared to a more efficient home.
Homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell quickly: the average time on the market for sold properties is 19 days. With 76 homes sold recently and only 23 currently available, demand is strong. This flat's price and condition may still attract interest, but the F label could slow things down.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a very urban, densely populated area with a mix of students, starters and families. One resident calls it "Student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well." It's young: nearly half the residents are 15-25. There are few families with children (125 households), and most homes are apartments. The area scores 6.75 out of 10 from one review.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to the city centre or further afield.
There are several schools within walking distance. CSG Augustinus (secondary) is 277 m away, and OJS De Petteflet (primary) is 540 m away. Other options include Erasmusschool (special secondary) at 339 m and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium at 487 m. So school runs are easy on foot.
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