Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Heemskerckstraat is a cosy, compact home in a lively part of Groningen. With 47 m² of living space, it is a typical starter home in a neighbourhood where students and young professionals mix. The asking price of €239,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €332,348, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Groningen tend to be more spacious, so this one stands out for its affordability.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a student-like and cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along well, according to one resident. They note that students, starters and families live together, though more communal facilities would be welcome. The area has a high urban density (address density 4169) and a young population: nearly half are between 15 and 25. Most homes are apartments, and the market moves fast, homes sell in 19 days on average. For more on the area, see the Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a Coop is a five-minute walk away. There are several schools nearby: CSG Augustinus (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and the Erasmusschool (special secondary) is also close. A primary school, OJS De Petteflet, is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. For broader context, the municipality of Groningen offers a dense urban environment with all amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Noordelijke Verkoopmakelaar.
Details of this home
Van Heemskerckstraat 53B, 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 53B, Groningen
The asking price of €239,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €332,348, but the apartment is also 44% smaller than the average home in the area (47 m² vs 84 m²). Given the compact size and energy label E, the price is in line with what you would expect for a starter apartment in this part of Groningen.
Homes in the Zeeheldenbuurt sell quickly, on average within 19 days. This suggests a fast-moving market where well-priced properties do not stay available for long.
The apartment has energy label E. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better label (only 27.6% are D or lower), so heating costs are likely to be higher than average. The exact running costs depend on usage and energy prices.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is popular with students and starters, nearly half of residents are between 15 and 25. It has a lively, cosy atmosphere where people get along well, though one resident notes that more communal facilities would be welcome.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, the nearest SPAR is 378 m away (just around the corner), and a Coop is 583 m away (a five-minute walk). There are also a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk.
Secondary schools CSG Augustinus (238 m) and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (481 m) are within walking distance. The nearest primary school, OJS De Petteflet, is 494 m away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt