Binnenstad-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1870s townhouse in the heart of Groningen is a rare find: a small home with a big personality. With just 32 m² of living space and an energy label F, it's a project for someone who values location over square metres. The asking price of €379,500 is 27% below the neighbourhood average, which makes sense given the size. For context, terraced houses in Groningen typically offer more space, but here you're paying for the address.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Zuid is one of Groningen's most central neighbourhoods, with a very high density of 6,698 addresses per km². It's a young area: over half the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. One resident calls it a "nice lively neighbourhood" and notes that "there's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need." Another says it's "cosy" and "almost everything within walking distance," though they regret the lack of greenery. Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.63 out of 10.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, St. Michaëlschool, is a five-minute walk away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen packs a lot into a small area: a GP, a park, and a restaurant are all within a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kooistra Feenstra Bedrijfsmakelaars.
Details of this home
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 131, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
People are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need. Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice location in terms of all amenities. The station is nearby and within a few minutes' walk you are also at one of the markets or the Herestraat (centre). However, this is also where the red light district (my neighbourhood) is located, where there is a bit more crime. This is managed with preventive measures and police that are quick on their feet. Other than that, there are also beautiful old houses in this neighbourhood and I have a pleasant street in terms of neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe Praediniussingel in Groningen is a beautiful and quiet street with lots of greenery and beautiful architecture. It is a perfect place, you have all the necessary amenities thanks to the nearby Westerhaven. Even though it is close to the city, you don't experience the hustle and bustle of the city. The area is safe and clean, and there are several nice parks and shops in the neighbourhood.
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Data from Binnenstad-Zuid
49 within 5 km
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About Gedempte Zuiderdiep 131, Groningen
The asking price is 27% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Zuid (€520,019), but the home is also 71% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 110 m². The price per square metre works out at about €11,859, which is high compared to the neighbourhood average of €4,899/m². So you're paying a premium for the central location and the fact it's a house, not a flat.
Energy label F is poor, it means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. In the neighbourhood, only 22.2% of homes have label D or worse, so this is one of the least efficient properties. You would need to invest in insulation, new windows, and possibly a new heating system to bring it up to modern standards.
Binnenstad-Zuid has a high number of recorded crimes (2,391 total), which is typical for a very dense city centre. One resident mentions "the occasional stabbing" but also says there are "lots of nice people and shops." It's a lively area, but noise and incidents are part of the package.
Given the small size and central location, this home is likely to appeal to singles or couples who want to live in the heart of Groningen and don't need much space. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of young adults (15-25) and one-person households, so it fits the local demographic.
In Binnenstad-Zuid, sold homes took an average of 70 days to sell. That's a bit longer than the national average, but it reflects the specific market for small, older properties. This home's price is below the neighbourhood average, which might attract interest, but the small size and poor energy label could slow things down.
A park or public garden is just around the corner (0.3 km away), so you're not far from greenery. However, one resident notes that the street itself has "little to no greenery." The nearby park offers a quick escape from the urban bustle.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Zuid
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