End-of-terrace houses for sale in Groningen

Groningen buys little, so every end-of-terrace house counts

Groningen has traditionally been a city of renters. Owner-occupied homes exist, but supply is more limited than in comparable large cities. End-of-terrace houses form an even narrower category within that: they come up for sale less often, attract more interested parties, and usually sell quickly. Anyone actively searching will notice that the overview at the top of this page changes regularly, sometimes within days.

End-of-terrace houses in Groningen are suitable for buyers who want to combine space, light and fresh air with an urban location. The extra side wall provides more windows, a private driveway is more often possible, and the garden almost always has more square metres than terraced houses on the same street. This makes this type attractive for families, but also for people who work from home or want a home practice.

What makes buying an end-of-terrace house in Groningen different

An end-of-terrace house has specific points of attention that play less of a role with other house types. Keep the following in mind:

• Two façades, two maintenance bills. An extra external wall means more painting work, more insulation costs and sometimes more moisture problems. Always ask about the condition of the side wall.
• Boundary and driveway. Many end-of-terrace houses have a driveway or gate. Check in the land registry whether the boundary is correct and whether there are easements (e.g. right of way for neighbours).
• Foundation on the corner. Corner positions are more sensitive to uneven settlement. Always have a structural survey carried out on older homes, even if the house looks good.
• Wind load. End-of-terrace houses are more exposed to wind, which affects energy consumption and the condition of roof tiles and gutters.
• Insurance. Some insurers charge a higher premium for end-of-terrace houses due to an increased risk of burglary. Check this before making an offer.
• React quickly. End-of-terrace houses in Groningen rarely stay online for long. Set up a search and use the free Buurtje.nl app to receive a push notification as soon as new listings appear. You can download it via the App Store or Google Play.
• Financing under 40m². Not applicable for most end-of-terrace houses, but be aware that banks are stricter with small properties. End-of-terrace houses are generally more spacious, but always check the living area in the measurement report (NEN 2580).

Price level: upper middle segment, with considerable variation

End-of-terrace houses in Groningen fall into the upper middle segment of the owner-occupied market. This has several causes: the extra land, the larger living area and the scarcity of the type. Current asking prices and recent sales data can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Factors that push the price up:

• Location in a sought-after neighbourhood with a high resident score
• Presence of a garage or driveway
• Energy label A or B (increasingly weighted)
• Recent renovation of roof or façade
• Proximity to the city centre or an intercity station

Factors that push the price down: deferred maintenance on the side wall, poor foundations or a location on a busy traffic artery.

Neighbourhoods where end-of-terrace houses are worth it

Not every Groningen neighbourhood has the same amount of owner-occupied housing stock. Below is a selection of neighbourhoods with a high resident score and a character that suits end-of-terrace houses.

• Meerdorpen (9.5/10): quiet village atmosphere within the municipal boundaries, spacious plots, little traffic. Popular with families who want greenery without being far from the city.
• Haren-West e.o. (8.8/10): villa neighbourhood character, many detached houses and end-of-terrace houses with large gardens. Higher price range, but also more supply of this type.
• Noorddijk e.o. (8.6/10): rural location, low building density. End-of-terrace houses here often have extra outdoor space.
• Helpman e.o. (7.9/10): popular city neighbourhood south of the centre, mix of 1930s houses and post-war construction. End-of-terrace houses here are rare but sought after.
• Oud-West (7.9/10): close to the centre, urban atmosphere, good amenities. Smaller gardens, but the location compensates for that for many buyers.

View neighbourhood data, liveability scores and resident reviews on the overview page of Groningen. For the total supply of owner-occupied homes, see all owner-occupied homes in Groningen.

Looking outside Groningen sometimes pays off

The tightness in Groningen regularly drives buyers to surrounding municipalities. In Westerkwartier, the supply of end-of-terrace houses is larger and competition less fierce. Prices are generally lower there, but keep in mind longer travel times to the centre of Groningen. For those who work flexibly or consciously choose peace and quiet, that can be a good trade-off.

Would you rather rent instead of buy? Then check the supply of end-of-terrace houses for rent in Groningen as a temporary or alternative option.