Uithuizen Centrum, Het Hogeland
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s semi-detached house on Hoofdstraat-West sits in the heart of Uithuizen, a town where life moves at a gentler pace. With 149 m² of living space and a 286 m² plot, it's a home with generous proportions. The asking price of €379,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, especially given that semi-detached houses in Het Hogeland tend to command a premium.
The neighbourhood Uithuizen Centrum is a mixed bag, according to residents. One calls it "a not entirely safe neighbourhood because of everyone who smashes everything here," noting issues with rubbish and dog mess. Another describes it as "cosy," with everything nearby and plenty of nature. The area has a mix of ages, with many over-65s and a fair number of families. It's a moderately urban setting, with most homes being owner-occupied.
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Lidl a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool Brunwerd and RK Basisschool De Schelp, plus a secondary school, Het Hogeland College, a five-minute walk away. The train station is also a short stroll, making it easy to reach Groningen. The municipality Het Hogeland offers plenty of green space nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Brandsma & De Jong and Funda.
Details of this home
Hoofdstraat-West 80, Uithuizen
Satisfactory · 2 residents
The neighbourhood itself is fine. Just quite unsafe because young people break everything here. Furthermore, there is often a lot of rubbish and dogs poo.. the people are fine, fairly to themselves. Otherwise, the neighbourhood is not very special and there are not many facilities. (The pavement is really a problem; many elderly people have fallen because all the tiles are uneven). Otherwise, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but parking facilities would be nice for visitors.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is nearby and it's a charming neighbourhood where it's always tidy. There's plenty of nature like forests nearby and many shops close by.
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About Hoofdstraat-West 80, Uithuizen
The asking price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €397,000 and well under the median of €414,000. Given that the floor area is 27% smaller than the local average, the price per m² works out at about €2,544, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €1,946. So it's priced keenly for its size, but you're paying for the location and character.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though improvements like better insulation could bring costs down. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, 25% label C, and 50% are D or lower.
Residents have mixed views. One review (score 3.86) mentions that young people cause damage and there's litter and dog mess, with uneven pavements being a hazard for the elderly. Another review (score 8.5) says it's cosy and tidy. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 78, which is moderate for a town of this size.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Brunwerd (770 m), RK Basisschool De Schelp (775 m), and Christelijke Basisschool Koning Willem-Alexander (787 m). For secondary education, Het Hogeland College Uithuizen is about 538 m away, offering vmbo and tl-havo levels.
The train station is 0.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. It provides connections to Groningen and other destinations, making it convenient for commuters.
The listing does not specify a garden, but the plot size of 286 m² suggests there is outdoor space.
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