A compact apartment in the Herewegbuurt
This apartment on Waterloolaan sits in a quiet, leafy part of Groningen. At 50 m² it is compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The last known price of €225,000 was 39% below the neighbourhood average of €367,111, making it the cheapest of the nine homes at the time for sale in the area, a keen entry point into the market. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in size and price. This home has not been online since 20 July 2026.
The Herewegbuurt neighbourhood
The Herewegbuurt is a green, residential area with a mix of pre-war and later housing. It has a strong urban feel, address density is 4,490 per km², but the nearby park and nature give it a calm atmosphere. One resident describes it as a "Nice Rivierenbuurt" with a "nice nature atmosphere and beautiful to live in", though they note safety is not perfect. The area is popular with students and young professionals: over a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and more than half of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Herewegbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Aldi and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk. For families, several schools are close by: a special primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Parcival College secondary school is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reached by bike. The municipality of Groningen offers a wide range of amenities; read more about the municipality of Groningen.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Solide Vastgoed Makelaars. The details were based on the listing as published.
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About Waterloolaan 1-60, Groningen
Was €225,000 a fair price for this apartment?
At €225,000, this apartment was the cheapest of the nine homes at the time for sale in the Herewegbuurt. The neighbourhood average asking price was €367,111, so this was 39% below that. However, the floor area of 50 m² is also 52% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 105 m². The price per square metre worked out at about €4,500, which was above the neighbourhood average of €3,736 per m², so you were paying a premium for the smaller size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is good. A B label meant the home was reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs than older, uninsulated homes. In the Herewegbuurt, 30% of homes have label B, while 20% have A or better. You can expect moderate energy bills, but exact amounts depend on usage.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities. The station offers connections to the rest of the Netherlands.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Herewegbuurt is a green, urban neighbourhood with a mix of housing. It has a high address density (4,490 per km²), so it feels lively. The area is popular with students and young professionals, over a third of residents are aged 25-45, and more than half of households are single-person. One resident describes it as having a "nice nature atmosphere" and being "beautiful to live in", though they note safety is not 100%.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. A PLUS is just 498 m away (around the corner), another PLUS at 554 m, and an Aldi at 732 m. Albert Heijn is about 994 m away, a ten-minute walk. So daily grocery shopping is very convenient.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools close by. A special primary school (Dr Bekenkamp) is 329 m away, and a regular primary school (De Vrije School) is 561 m. For secondary education, Parcival College is 544 m and Gomarus College is 697 m. So families with children have options within a short walk.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, there were 9 homes for sale in the Herewegbuurt. The average asking price was €367,111, and the median was €369,000. Prices range from €225,000 (this apartment) to €575,000. The average floor area is 105 m², so this apartment is smaller than most.
What is the crime rate like?
The neighbourhood recorded 61 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for an urban area. The resident review mentioned that safety is not 100%, but overall the area is considered safe. Specific crime types are not detailed in the data.
