Homes for sale in Zuidwest, Groningen
Check the current supply of homes for sale in Zuidwest and discover if this Groningen neighbourhood suits you, with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews.
What does a home cost in Zuidwest, Groningen?
The owner-occupied market in Zuidwest is firmly priced compared to the rest of Groningen. The average WOZ value is €320,000, well above the municipal average of €295,000. That difference is not surprising when you look at the neighbourhoods that fall under Zuidwest: think of the green Piccardthof and the spacious Hoornse Park, where you find relatively many single-family homes and semi-detached houses. In the past twelve months, 69 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €394,413, with a range from €150,000 to as much as €1,245,000. The average living area of 103 m² shows that both compact apartments and spacious family homes change hands. Only 41% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the remaining 59% is rental, a large part of which is housing association property. That means the supply of homes for sale is relatively limited. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and available homes.
Living in Zuidwest: space, tranquillity and yet close to the city
Zuidwest is one of those districts in Groningen where you feel like you live just outside the city, while you are actually right in the middle of it. The district has about 10,740 inhabitants and has a varied composition: from the slightly older neighbourhood Corpus den Hoorn with its mix of terraced houses and flats, to the newer villa neighbourhoods around the Hoornse Meer. On the district page of Zuidwest you will find all resident reviews and district data together. Residents give the district a 7.6 on Buurtje.nl, and that score tells a clear story: accessibility scores a 9.0, safety and sense of community both an 8.5, but on green space (6.5) and education (6.0) there is room for improvement.
As for amenities: in Corpus den Hoorn you will find supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl at Overwinningsplein, and there is a GP practice and pharmacy in the neighbourhood. For primary education, there are schools such as De Pendinghe and De Swoaistee, although residents indicate that the choice is more limited than in some other Groningen districts. Sports enthusiasts can go to tennis club GLTV at Hora Siccamasingel or swimming pool De Papiermolen, just across the district boundary. The Hoornse Meer itself is popular with runners, walkers and in summer with swimmers, although the green space in the district is not always well maintained everywhere according to residents. One reviewer describes Zuidwest as "a nice place to live with good connections, but the public space could do with being greener and tidier."
Accessibility is one of the strongest points. Via Laan Corpus den Hoorn and Paterswoldseweg you are on the A28 towards Zwolle or the ring road towards the A7 within ten minutes. Bus lines 2 and 4 of Qbuzz take you to the Central Station in a quarter of an hour. By bike you are in the centre of Groningen in ten minutes. That combination of accessibility and relative tranquillity makes Zuidwest popular with dual-income couples and families who do not necessarily need to live in the city centre. The neighbourhood Van Swieten, for example, attracts many young families because of the affordable terraced houses, while Bruilweering is more of a move-up neighbourhood with slightly larger homes.
Is Zuidwest right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of almost €395,000, buying a home in Zuidwest is not within everyone's budget. First-time buyers buying an apartment in Zuidwest can enter the market at the lower end around €150,000, but must reckon with additional costs: approximately 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation costs. Move-up buyers and families find more space here than in Oud-Zuid or the districts west of the centre, but overbidding is also more the rule than the exception in Zuidwest. Seniors appreciate the proximity of amenities and the good bus connections. If you cannot manage the purchase budget, you can also look at rental homes in Zuidwest, because with 59% rental homes there is relatively much supply in that segment. Information about construction plans and zoning plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Groningen.
Searching for a home in Zuidwest via neighbourhood scores and reviews
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current supply of homes for sale with honest resident reviews and district statistics, so that you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood. Feel free to compare Zuidwest with other districts: for example, check the supply in the Oosterparkwijk or Oud-Noord. Or view all homes for sale in Groningen for a complete overview. This way you will find the neighbourhood that really suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Zuidwest, Groningen?
The average purchase price in Zuidwest over the past year was €394,413, with a range from €150,000 to €1,245,000. The average living area is 103 m². The WOZ value is €320,000, which is higher than the Groningen average of €295,000.
What types of homes for sale are there in Zuidwest?
In Zuidwest you will find a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses, apartments and detached houses. In Corpus den Hoorn there are many terraced houses and flats, while around the Hoornse Meer and Piccardthof there are more spacious single-family homes and villas. You can buy an apartment in Zuidwest from around €150,000.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Zuidwest?
When buying a home in Zuidwest, in addition to the purchase price, you pay approximately 2% transfer tax, notary costs for the deed of transfer (around €700-€1,200), valuation costs and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. In total, this amounts to 4-6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
How accessible is Zuidwest, Groningen?
Zuidwest scores a 9.0 for accessibility in resident reviews. Via the Laan Corpus den Hoorn you are quickly on the A28 and the ring road. Bus lines 2 and 4 run to the Central Station in about fifteen minutes. By bike you are in the centre of Groningen in ten minutes.
Is buying a house in Zuidwest suitable for families?
Zuidwest is popular with families because of its relative tranquillity, good accessibility and the range of single-family homes. There are primary schools such as De Pendinghe and De Swoaistee, and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. Residents appreciate the safety (8.5) and sense of community (8.5), although the score for education (6.0) is somewhat lower than average.
It's a beautiful neighbourhood, with beautiful buildings. Everything you need is close by. Many different people live here, which makes it fun. A good neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIA neighbourhood with many young people and lots of activity. Ideal for starters and young families.
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