Homes for sale in Helpman en omgeving, Groningen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Helpman and the surrounding area, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that suits you.
What does a home in Helpman and surroundings cost?
The housing market in Helpman and surroundings is significantly above the Groningen average. The average WOZ value is €327,000, while in the municipality of Groningen it is €295,000. Looking at actual transactions over the past year, buyers paid an average of €412,559 for a home with an average area of 107 m². The range is wide: from €162,500 for a compact apartment to €1,685,000 for the most sought-after detached homes, for example in the Villabuurt. With 54% owner-occupied homes and 46% rental, the ratio is fairly mixed. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times, so you can see exactly how the market stands today.
Living in Helpman and surroundings: green, complete and just outside the hustle and bustle
On the neighbourhood page of Helpman and surroundings, residents rate their neighbourhood a 7.9 out of 10. That is no coincidence. Amenities (8.5) and education (8.3) score particularly high, and you notice that in practice. Resident Greta Bakker sums it up well: "It's cosy, the neighbourhood is beautifully green. Shops nearby, public transport nearby and the A28 nearby. You can cycle to the city centre in 10 minutes, perfect!" Along the Verlengde Hereweg and in shopping centre De Wijert, you will find three supermarkets within walking distance, a pharmacy, GPs and various specialist shops. Jelmer, another resident, confirms this: "There are three supermarkets in the area within walking distance. Other amenities are also available."
In terms of education, you have a choice of several primary schools, such as De Starter and De Swoaistee, and secondary schools like Zernike College are within cycling distance. Open-air swimming pool De Papiermolen is within walking distance from Helpman neighbourhood and Hoornse Plas is reachable within a few minutes by bike. The Sterrebos, bordering the Sterrebosbuurt, offers a nice piece of nature in the middle of the city. Green spaces therefore score an 8.1 among residents.
Opinions on accessibility are divided. The A28 towards Zwolle and Assen is quickly reachable via the southern ring road, and by bike you are in the city centre in 10 to 15 minutes. Bus lines towards the main station run via the Verlengde Hereweg, but resident J D notes that public transport connections could be better: "This neighbourhood is poorly connected to public transport. This was an important reason for me to want to move." Especially towards Zernike and the UMCG, travel time by public transport is long. By car or bike, that is less of a problem. Safety scores a 7.5. In neighbourhoods like De Wijert, some residents report nuisance from young people in the evenings, but during the day the neighbourhood feels quiet and safe. The municipality of Groningen is investing in liveability and safety in this part of the city through its neighbourhood approach.
Which buyers is Helpman and surroundings interesting for?
With an average purchase price of over €412,000, buying a home in Helpman and surroundings is not for every first-time buyer, although the lower end of the market (from €162,500) offers opportunities for buying an apartment in Helpman and surroundings. Upsizers and dual-income families are well represented here, and the high score on education and amenities makes the neighbourhood logical for young parents. Seniors find quiet streets with ground-floor options in Coendersborg and Klein Martijn. Keep in mind additional costs: 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation fees together can quickly add up to several thousand euros. In this neighbourhood, offers are often made above the asking price, so enlist a buying agent. If buying now doesn't suit you, also check out rental homes in Helpman and surroundings as an alternative.
Searching for homes for sale in Helpman and surroundings and neighbouring neighbourhoods
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also the right neighbourhood. Feel free to compare Helpman and surroundings with nearby neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid, the Centrum or the Oosterparkwijk. Or view the full overview of homes for sale in Groningen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Helpman and surrounding area?
The average purchase price in Helpman and surrounding area over the past year was €412,559, with a range from €162,500 to €1,685,000. The average WOZ value is €327,000, well above the Groningen average of €295,000.
What types of homes for sale are there in Helpman and surrounding area?
You will find a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses, apartments, and detached villas. The average floor area is 107 m². The more expensive homes are in the Villabuurt, while more affordable options can be found in De Wijert and De Wijert-Zuid.
Is Helpman and surrounding area suitable for families looking to buy a home?
Yes, residents rate education at 8.3 and amenities at 8.5 out of 10. There are several primary schools, secondary schools within cycling distance, three supermarkets, and the outdoor pool De Papiermolen within walking distance. The neighbourhood is green and relatively quiet.
Can I buy an apartment in Helpman and surrounding area as a first-time buyer?
It is possible, although competition is fierce. Apartments start from around €162,500, which can be achievable for first-time buyers with an average income. However, factor in additional costs such as 2% transfer tax, notary fees, and possibly a buying agent.
How accessible is Helpman and surrounding area?
By bike, you can reach the centre of Groningen in 10 to 15 minutes. The A28 is easily accessible via the southern ring road. Bus routes run along the Verlengde Hereweg, but residents indicate that public transport connections, especially towards Zernike and the UMCG, could be better.
Quiet
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fine neighbourhood, only in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times.
Auto-translated to English by AII have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good. Lots of friendly people and there's always something to do
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about two years and there is more than enough access to shops/churches/schools etc, that was never a problem. However, this neighbourhood is poorly connected to public transport, which really should be better. This was a major reason for me to want to move, it was too far from e.g. Zernike, friends, or everything on the north side of the city. The neighbourhood always felt safe otherwise. Most of the nuisance came from schoolchildren during breaks at e.g. the shops and around the schools. They often don't put their rubbish in a bin, which I personally found very annoying. Other than that, the neighbourhood is perfectly fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's cosy, the neighbourhood is beautifully green. Shops nearby, public transport nearby and the A28 nearby. Also many schools, primary and secondary. Hoornse Plas is within cycling distance. Open-air swimming pool De Papiermolen is within walking distance. In 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre, perfect!
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways cosy, many different generations and everything is in the neighbourhood. Easy to reach and beautiful surroundings with perfect houses. (Other places here are less beautiful but where I live is gorgeous)
Auto-translated to English by AIChild-friendly neighbourhood Social people Lots of activities to do
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