Vinkhuizen-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Amethiststraat sits in Vinkhuizen-Noord, a neighbourhood that feels more spacious than its city-centre proximity suggests. With 123 m² of living space and a 135 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The asking price of €350,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €307,421, but it reflects the larger floor area and the fact that corner houses are less common. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Groningen tend to command a premium.
Vinkhuizen-Noord has an undeserved bad reputation, according to residents. One resident calls it "a very good neighbourhood" with "lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another says it's "generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." But there are also complaints: "Lots of crime in the neighbourhood. Many young people who are part of it. Dangerous roundabouts where many accidents happen." Based on four reviews, the average score is 7.06. The area is densely built (2,882 addresses per km²) and very urban, with a mix of single-family homes (41%) and flats. Many residents live alone (2,315 one-person households), and the average household size is 1.6. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord.
For your morning bread, Aldi, Albert Heijn and Lidl are all just around the corner, with Jumbo and SPAR a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a five-minute walk: Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen are both within 600 metres. The nearest park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a GP is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.8 km away, so you'd cycle or take the bus. For more on the wider area, check out municipality Groningen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Namaco Groningen and Funda.
Details of this home
Amethiststraat 91, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
Lots of crime in the neighbourhood. Many young people who are part of it. Dangerous roundabouts where many accidents happen.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a lot of greenery in Vinkhuizen. I find this important. In terms of shops and facilities, there is plenty available. However, as a woman, I don't go out on the street in the evening because things often happen in this neighbourhood.
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Data from Vinkhuizen-Noord
43 within 5 km
66 within 5 km
About Amethiststraat 91, Groningen
The asking price of €350,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €307,421 and the median of €307,500. However, this house has 123 m², which is larger than the average sold home in the area (112 m²). Corner houses are also less common, so the price reflects that. Recently sold homes in Vinkhuizen-Noord went for an average of €331,066, so this one is on the high side.
Vinkhuizen-Noord is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of single-family homes and flats, and many residents live alone. Reviews are mixed: some praise the cosy community and greenery, while others mention crime and dangerous roundabouts. The overall score is 7.06 out of 10 from four reviews.
Aldi, Albert Heijn and Lidl are all within about 550 metres, so just a couple of streets away. Jumbo and SPAR are a bit further, at 790 and 880 metres respectively. That's a ten-minute walk at most.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen (565 m) and De Hoeksteen (582 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.2 km away. There are also several special education schools within 1 km.
The home has an energy label D. That means it's not the most efficient, so heating costs will be higher than a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 36.8% of homes have label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The plot is 135 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. That's about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vinkhuizen-Noord