Galgenveld, Nijmegen
NeighbourhoodThis 1926 semi-detached house on Sumatraplein has a floor area of 194 m² and a plot of 260 m². With an energy label E, it's a home with character that needs some updating. The asking price of €849,000 is on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Nijmegen, sitting 50% above the neighbourhood average.
Galgenveld is a sought-after neighbourhood with a mix of students, families and older residents. One resident says: "It's a cosy, beautiful neighbourhood." Another: "A nice quiet neighbourhood surrounded by nature, everything within walking or cycling distance." The area has a high density of addresses (3,761 per km²) and is very urban, yet feels calm. Most homes were built before 1945 (63%), and 55% are owner-occupied. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.6 out of 10. Read more about the neighbourhood Galgenveld.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools are on your doorstep: Meander vrijeschool and Montessorischool Nijmegen-Oost. Secondary schools like Pontem College and Karel de Grote College are also within easy walking distance. The municipality Nijmegen offers plenty of green space, with a park or garden just 400 m away.
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Sumatraplein 24, Nijmegen
Good · 2 residents
Good
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood has everything within walking or cycling distance from my home. Such as shops and various forests and nature areas. Schools are also very accessible. It is also very close to the centre of Nijmegen, which is very convenient.
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About Sumatraplein 24, Nijmegen
The asking price is 50% above the average asking price in Galgenveld (€567,433) and well above the median of €495,000. However, this home is also 27% larger than the neighbourhood average (194 m² vs 153 m²). Semi-detached houses are rare in this area, so the premium reflects both size and property type.
Galgenveld is a quiet, green neighbourhood close to Nijmegen's centre. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, forests and nature areas. It has a high density of addresses but feels calm. The population is diverse: many students and young adults, but also families and older residents. Schools and supermarkets are within walking distance.
The home has energy label E, which means it is not very efficient. Heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 41.4% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area. You may want to consider improvements like insulation or a new heating system.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient, though specific lines and destinations are not listed here.
Yes, several primary and secondary schools are within walking distance. Meander vrijeschool is just 148 m away, Montessorischool Nijmegen-Oost at 328 m, and secondary schools Pontem College and Karel de Grote College are 451 m and 499 m respectively.
Currently, 30 homes are for sale in the neighbourhood. On average, homes sell within 31 days, which suggests a fairly active market. The average sold price is €544,369, close to the asking prices.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Galgenveld