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Paddepoel-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1974 apartment on Watermanstraat sits in a leafy part of Groningen where the city feels like a small town. With 97 m² and energy label C, it's a solid, no-nonsense home. The asking price of €290,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €373,292, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Paddepoel-Zuid is a practical, familiar corner of the city. One resident says: "Living in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance." Another adds: "The shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre." Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.04. It's a dense, urban area with a mix of students, families and older residents. The neighbourhood Paddepoel-Zuid has a high proportion of single-person households and a lively, sometimes chaotic feel.
Daily errands are a breeze. The Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the W.A. van Lieflandschool is a five-minute walk, and the Leon van Gelder school is a ten-minute walk. A park or garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is a fifteen-minute walk. The municipality Groningen keeps the area tidy, as one resident noted.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Tebbens Torringa makelaardij.
Details of this home
Watermanstraat 34, Groningen
Good · 7 residents
Living in Paddepoel feels to me like living in a small town within the city. Everything I need is close by: the shopping centre around the corner, the bus to the city centre at my doorstep, and the Zernike campus within walking distance. The neighbourhood is a mix of quiet and lively; during the day you hear children playing, and in the evenings it's often pleasantly busy around the shops. All sorts of people live here, from students to families and the elderly, which makes the area a bit chaotic but also very human. Sometimes it's a bit messy or you hear traffic, but that's part of the city. Overall, Paddepoel feels like a practical, familiar place where there's always something to do.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe shop is a 2-minute walk away and open until 10 PM, plus there are many other nice shops in the shopping centre. The municipality regularly comes by to clean and tidy up, and I have lovely neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot happens in the Paddepoel neighbourhood. Fortunately, I am less affected by it myself and I live in a nice location.
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived there very long yet, but from what I've seen so far it's always clean, the people are sociable and the accessibility to the shops is very good.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in this area for 28 years, moved once, the neighbourhood is unfortunately going downhill more and more, anyone is allowed to live here. The maintenance of the greenery could also be better, otherwise the plus points are that there are many amenities and everything is easily accessible, such as the city centre, shopping centre and the park.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of misery and crime
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Data from Paddepoel-Zuid
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About Watermanstraat 34, Groningen
The asking price of €290,000 is 22% below the average asking price in Paddepoel-Zuid (€373,292) and also below the median of €332,500. Given the 97 m² floor area and energy label C, it appears keenly priced compared to other homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood.
Paddepoel-Zuid is a dense, urban area with a mix of students, families and older residents. Residents describe it as practical and familiar, with everything close by. The shopping centre is a couple of streets away, and the bus to the city centre is on your doorstep. It can be a bit messy at times, but overall it's a lively and convenient place to live.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Several supermarkets are within walking distance: Lidl is just around the corner (526 m), Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away (593 m), and Aldi is also nearby (659 m). The shopping centre has a variety of other shops, and one resident noted that the local shop is open until 10 PM.
There are several schools within walking distance. The W.A. van Lieflandschool (VSO) is 357 m away, and the Leon van Gelder school (secondary) is 754 m away. For primary education, the Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers is 794 m away.
The home has energy label C. This means it has reasonable insulation and energy efficiency, but not the highest standards. Heating costs will be moderate compared to a label A home, but lower than a label G property.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in Paddepoel-Zuid. The average asking price is €373,292, and the average floor area is 100 m². This apartment is priced below the average, which may reflect its specific features or condition.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Zuid
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