Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1915 terraced house on Grote Kruisstraat is a classic city home with a warm, lived-in feel. With 54 m² of living space and a small courtyard, it's compact but full of character. The asking price of €269,500 is notably keen compared to the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than many in the area. For context, terraced houses in Groningen vary widely in size and price.
The neighbourhood Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier is one of Groningen's most vibrant inner-city areas. It's a mix of students, young professionals, and families, with a high proportion of single-person households. Residents appreciate the balance of city life and quiet corners. One resident says: "All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people are friendly." The area scores an average 7.9 out of 10 across six reviews.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The Nassauschool is a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Groningen offers a dense network of amenities, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away and the train station a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including iQ Makelaars Groningen, Funda, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Grote Kruisstraat 71, Groningen
Good · 6 residents
Actually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIReally great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is easily accessible. It's a cosy, green and pleasant neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIn our neighbourhood, everyone knows each other a bit
Auto-translated to English by AIAccessibility by bike is great because it's very close to the city centre, but less so by car due to the crowds and many one-way streets. There are mainly buildings, so there isn't much greenery, but at the Nieuwe Kerkhof there's a nice little park with enough green; also, the neighbourhood borders the Noorderplantsoen, the largest park in the city. Hygiene leaves something to be desired; occasionally I see vomit from students or dog poop on the street. Safety also leaves something to be desired; there are quite a few junkies and homeless people on the street. As a man, I don't feel unsafe, but I can imagine women do. Also, bikes are often stolen, etc. The community is fine, not close-knit or anything, but diverse: many students, but also elderly people and couples. I occasionally have noise nuisance from students. Housing is very good in this neighbourhood: beautiful houses that represent the old centre well, combined with nice new-build apartment complexes. As for education, there's something for everyone within a 10-minute bike ride, from primary schools to the Zernike Campus. Finally, all the amenities I need are within walking or cycling distance.
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About Grote Kruisstraat 71, Groningen
The asking price is 51% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€546,518), but the home is also 54% smaller than the average (117 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small terraced house in this area.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, about 67% of homes have label A or better, so this one is slightly below average.
The living area is 54 m², and the plot is 40 m². That's compact, typical for a 1915 terraced house in the city centre. The small courtyard offers some outdoor space, but it's not a large garden.
Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier is a lively, central neighbourhood with a mix of students and professionals. It's very walkable, with shops, parks, and the city centre nearby. Residents praise the convenience and friendly atmosphere, though some mention litter on the streets.
The train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. The Nassauschool is 271 m away, and there are others like Ref Basisschool de Zaaier and St. Michaëlschool within a few hundred metres. Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away.
PLUS is just 364 m away, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are within 500 m. Jumbo and Aldi are about 672 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
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