Helpman, Groningen
NeighbourhoodVan Houtenlaan 41 sits in Helpman, a well-established part of Groningen. The street is lined with mature trees and solid pre-war and post-war buildings, giving it a settled, residential feel. This 80 m² apartment from 1959 has an energy label C, so heating costs are moderate. The asking price of €349,000 is in line with the neighbourhood median of €339,500, making it a fair proposition compared to other apartments in Groningen.
Helpman is a predominantly residential area with a mix of students, young professionals and older residents. The neighbourhood has a high density of single-person households (43%) and a relatively low share of families with children (9%). One resident describes it as "mostly every man for himself, with occasional attempts to build a community," adding that "there are three supermarkets within walking distance" and that "to get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame." The area scores a 7.13 out of 10 from its residents. For more context, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Poiesz is a similar distance away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Joseph Haydn-School and Groningse Schoolvereniging. Secondary education is also close by, with Zernike College. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Groningen.
The apartment is listed through two channels: Hopma Makelaardij and Hopma Makelaardij. At present, it is available via both.
Details of this home
Van Houtenlaan 41, Groningen
Good · 1 resident
I have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.
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About Van Houtenlaan 41, Groningen
The asking price of €349,000 is very close to the neighbourhood median of €339,500 and below the average of €360,805. Given the 80 m² floor area and energy label C, the price is in line with the local market. Apartments in Helpman sell on average within 25 days, so there is steady demand.
Helpman is a quiet, green residential area with a mix of students, young professionals and older residents. It has a high proportion of single-person households. One resident notes that contact with neighbours is limited, but amenities like supermarkets are within walking distance. The city centre is a 15-minute bike ride away.
The city centre of Groningen is about a 15-minute bike ride from Van Houtenlaan. The train station is 2.1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
There are two supermarkets within a five-minute walk: Albert Heijn at 400 metres and Poiesz at 425 metres. A Lidl and another Albert Heijn are about 1 km away, and a Jumbo is 1.4 km from the apartment.
Primary schools within walking distance include Joseph Haydn-School (400 m) and Groningse Schoolvereniging (470 m). For secondary education, Zernike College is 530 metres away, and Montessori Vaklyceum is about 960 metres from the apartment.
The apartment has energy label C. This means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but it is not as efficient as modern A or B labels. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. The floor area is 80 m², which typically accommodates two to three rooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or any outdoor space. The plot size is not given, so it is not possible to confirm whether there is private outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helpman
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