A compact room in Coendersborg
This is a 26 m² room on the Goeman Borgesiuslaan in Groningen, a practical base for a student or someone starting out. The last known rent of €776 was 35% below the neighbourhood average of €1,193, which was keen for a room in this part of the city. For context, rooms in Groningen vary widely in price, so this one sat at the more affordable end. This home has not been online since 3 November 2026.
The Coendersborg neighbourhood
The Coendersborg neighbourhood is a settled, mixed area with a strong share of single-person households and a good number of older residents. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, and the streets have a calm, residential feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the official statistics. It is a quiet, established part of Groningen, with a train station about 1.7 km away.
Life on the street
The Goeman Borgesiuslaan is a residential street with everyday essentials within easy reach. For groceries, the nearest Poiesz is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is a couple of streets away, and the Joseph Haydn-School is about the same distance. The Zernike College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen covers a wide area, but this part of town has a self-contained, local feel.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Goeman Borgesiuslaan 253, Groningen
Was €776 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €776 was 35% below the neighbourhood average of €1,193 for rental properties. The room is 26 m², which is 73% smaller than the average rental floor area of 95 m² in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Poiesz, about 600 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km away, a ten-minute walk. There are also a Jumbo and a Lidl within about 1.7 km, so you have several options for daily shopping.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is the Groningse Schoolvereniging, about 860 metres away. The Joseph Haydn-School is about 950 metres away. For secondary education, the Zernike College is about 1.2 km away. All are within a reasonable walking distance from the Goeman Borgesiuslaan.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1.7 km from the home. That is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The exact distance depends on your route, but it is a manageable trip for commuting or getting around the region.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Coendersborg is a residential area with a mix of ages, though single-person households make up 53% of the homes. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, and the streets are calm. There are no resident reviews available, but the statistics show a settled, quiet part of Groningen.
