Grou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s detached house on Parallelstraat sits in the heart of Grou, a village known for its water sports and historic centre. With 97 m² of living space and a 220 m² plot, it offers a manageable size with room to breathe. The asking price of €325,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €386,629, making it a keen option compared to other detached houses in Leeuwarden.
Grou is a village with around 5,500 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied (63%) and the majority are single-family houses (88%). The population is mixed, with a notable share of older residents (27% aged 65+). One long-term resident says: "I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough." They add: "Was very good but nowadays it's going downhill due to various moves of some addresses and replaced by people who, partly due to drug use, make a mess of it, it's not getting any better." This is based on a single review, so it's one perspective. The neighbourhood Grou has a moderate urban density (791 addresses per km²), giving it a village feel.
For daily shopping, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Lidl and Jumbo are a couple of streets away (710 m and 777 m). Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip, are a ten-minute walk, and the secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is similarly close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Leeuwarden covers a wide area, but Grou itself has most essentials within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij Mid-Fryslân and other platforms. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Parallelstraat 1, Grou
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
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About Parallelstraat 1, Grou
The asking price of €325,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €386,629, and also below the median of €335,000. Given the 97 m² floor area and 220 m² plot, this is a market-rate price for a detached home in Grou, especially with an energy label C.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a 1936 house. In the neighbourhood, 36.7% of homes have label C, and 33.3% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you may want to consider future improvements.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Leeuwarden or other destinations.
Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip, are both 1.2 km away (a ten-minute walk). The secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is 1.3 km away. All are within easy walking distance.
Based on one review, a long-term resident (55 years) notes that the area has declined due to new residents associated with drug use. However, this is a single perspective. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages and a village atmosphere.
Recently sold homes in Grou averaged €408,352, with an average time on market of 58 days. The asking price of €325,000 is well below that average, suggesting it may attract interest quickly.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Grou