Willemstraat 5
Herewegbuurt, Groningen
AreaA corner of history on Willemstraat
This 1870 corner house on Willemstraat sits in the heart of Groningen's Oud-Zuid. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the energy efficiency of this home is unknown. At €375,000, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average for a corner house, and there are currently 9 homes for sale in the Herewegbuurt. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Groningen vary widely in price and condition.
Herewegbuurt: a green, safe pocket
The Herewegbuurt is a quiet, leafy part of Oud-Zuid with a strong urban feel (address density 4490 per km²). One resident describes it as a "Nice Rivierenbuurt" with a "nice nature atmosphere and beautiful to live in", though they note it is "100% safe but that is almost everywhere". The neighbourhood has a young population, with many students and singles, 53% of households are one-person. Average incomes are moderate, and the area scores a 6.86 out of 10 from a single review. This is the neighbourhood Herewegbuurt, a place where city life meets green calm.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort. For secondary education, Parcival College is a couple of streets away. The municipality Groningen offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you'd expect from a vibrant student city.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed via Verver Jet Winters Makelaars | Qualis and also on Funda.
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About Willemstraat 5, Groningen
Is €375,000 a fair price for this corner house?
The asking price of €375,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €369,000 and the average of €367,111. Given the 91 m² floor area and 116 m² plot, the price per m² (€4,121) is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,736, but corner houses often command a premium. It's a fair price for a historic home in a sought-after area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Herewegbuurt is a dense urban area with a young, student-heavy population. It's very safe, with a resident describing it as "100% safe" and praising the "nice nature atmosphere". There are many singles (53% of households) and few families with children (5%). The area has a high address density (4490 per km²), so it feels lively but not chaotic.
How far is the train station?
Groningen's main train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting or day trips easy.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The closest primary school is De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw (440 m), and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 519 m. For secondary education, Parcival College is just 483 m away, and Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is 745 m.
Why is the energy label not listed?
The agent has not provided an energy label for this property.
What supermarkets are close by?
PLUS is the nearest supermarket at 374 m, just around the corner. There's another PLUS at 506 m, and an Aldi at 712 m. Albert Heijn is 836 m away, a ten-minute walk.
