Van Swinderenstraat 44
Professorenbuurt, Groningen
AreaVan Swinderenstraat 44, Groningen
This apartment on Van Swinderenstraat sits in the lively Professorenbuurt, a neighbourhood that blends student energy with family life. At 66 m² and built in 1933, it has a classic layout with energy label D. The asking price of €230,000 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €372,948, making it a keen entry point for buyers looking at apartments in Groningen.
Professorenbuurt
Residents describe the neighbourhood Professorenbuurt as a neighbourhood that has everything. One resident says: "Very beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops." Another notes: "My neighbourhood is quite cosy, though sometimes dirty because rubbish isn't put in the bins." A third adds: "Pleasant neighbours all around, cosy, many amenities in the area, fairly green." Based on 13 reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.57 out of 10. It's a youthful area with many one-person households and a mix of students, families and elderly.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and PLUS a five-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is on your doorstep, St. Franciscus is just around the corner, and CSG Wessel Gansfort is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers a park or plantsoen within a couple of streets away, perfect for a quick break.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
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About Van Swinderenstraat 44, Groningen
Is €230,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €230,000 is 38% below the average neighbourhood asking price of €372,948. The median price in the area is €325,000, so this apartment is priced significantly lower. However, it has energy label D, while most homes in the neighbourhood have better labels. The price reflects the size and condition, making it a relatively affordable option in the Professorenbuurt.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, 29.7% of homes have label D or lower, while 26.6% have A+++. Label D means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs are likely higher than in better-rated homes. The home was built in 1933, which is typical for the area (85.5% of homes were built before 1945).
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
What are the neighbours like?
The neighbourhood has a mix of students, families and elderly. Residents mention friendly neighbours who greet each other and an annual neighbourhood party. There are many one-person households (3,305 out of 6,540 residents), and the average household size is 1.4. It's a youthful area with a lot of students.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Residents consider it a safe neighbourhood. One review says: "Definitely a safe neighbourhood, but the houses are very old." The total number of crimes in the area is 464, but no specific safety concerns are highlighted in the reviews.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is 230 m away, St. Franciscus is 300 m, and CSG Wessel Gansfort (secondary) is 681 m away. There are also multiple other primary and secondary schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport?
The train station is 1.7 km away.
