Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Van Heemskerckstraat sits in the lively Zeeheldenbuurt, a neighbourhood where students, starters and families mix. At 58 m² it's compact, but the asking price of €265,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €332,348, a keen price for a flat in this part of Groningen. Compared to other apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its affordability.
The Zeeheldenbuurt has a very strong urban feel, with 4,169 addresses per km². One resident describes it as a 'student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well', adding that more communal facilities would be welcome. The area is dominated by one-person households (2,180 out of 2,705), and the average household size is just 1.3. Most homes are pre-war (58%), and energy labels vary, 38% are label C, like this flat. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Coop and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary school OJS De Petteflet is a five-minute walk, while secondary schools like CSG Augustinus and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium are even closer. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike. The municipality Groningen keeps the neighbourhood well connected.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Marjet Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Van Heemskerckstraat 47, 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 47, Groningen
The asking price is €265,000, which is 20% below the average asking price of €332,348 in the Zeeheldenbuurt. However, the flat is also smaller than average (58 m² vs 84 m²). The price per m² works out at about €4,569, compared to the neighbourhood average of €4,124 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a bit more per square metre.
Homes in this neighbourhood sell relatively quickly, the average time on the market for sold properties is 19 days. In the past period, 76 homes were sold, with an average sold price of €302,099. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, it's worth being prepared.
The flat has energy label C. This is a decent rating, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but not top of the range. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 38% of homes have label C, while 28% have label A or better.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is very popular with students and young professionals, 46% of residents are aged 15-25, and 39% are 25-45. One resident calls it 'student-like and cosy where everyone gets along well'. The area has a high density of addresses and plenty of amenities within walking distance.
Yes, daily shopping is easy: SPAR is 388 m away, Coop 561 m, and Jumbo 659 m. For schools, CSG Augustinus (secondary) is 254 m, OJS De Petteflet (primary) is 507 m, and there are several others within a kilometre. The train station is 1 km away.
This is an apartment (appartement) built in 1950, with a floor area of 58 m². The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but given the size it likely has two bedrooms. The exact layout is not described, so you would need to view it to see the room arrangement.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt