Mercuriusstraat 27
Paddepoel-Noord, Groningen
AreaA classic terraced house in Paddepoel-Noord
This 1967 terraced house on Mercuriusstraat sits in a lively, diverse corner of Groningen. With 101 m² of living space and a 164 m² plot, it offers a good amount of room for a family or couple. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though not the newest. At €297,500, the asking price is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €331,260, making it a keen option compared to other terraced houses in Groningen.
The neighbourhood: Paddepoel-Noord
Residents describe Paddepoel-Noord as a mixed area with plenty going on. One says: "Different kinds of people live in my neighbourhood with diverse backgrounds and from various cultures. Also a good mix in terms of ages. There are plenty of activities and facilities." Another notes: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach." The area is densely built (over 4,000 addresses per km²) and very urban, with a large share of single-person households. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.09 out of 10. For more, see the neighbourhood Paddepoel-Noord page.
Life on the street
Daily errands are a breeze: the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, De Pendinghe and De Wegwijzer primary schools are both a five-minute walk. Older children can walk to Kamerlingh Onnes secondary school in about ten minutes. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden within a couple of streets away, and a GP practice and restaurant are on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Groningen page.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Massink Vastgoed and Funda.
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About Mercuriusstraat 27, Groningen
Is €297,500 a fair price for this house?
The asking price of €297,500 is below the neighbourhood average of €331,260 and the median of €350,000. Given that similar homes in Paddepoel-Noord sell for an average of €315,381, this listing is priced keenly. The price per m² works out to about €2,946, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €3,039 per m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. This is a common label for houses built in the 1960s and 1970s. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 44.4% of homes have label C, while 25.9% have label B and 18.5% have D or lower.
How is the public transport in Paddepoel-Noord?
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The area is very urban, so many amenities are within walking distance.
What is the neighbourhood like for safety?
Residents have mixed feelings. One says: "it's nice being close to the shopping centre, but I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house." Another finds it quiet and easy to reach. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 254, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, the neighbourhood scores 6.0 to 7.57 out of 10 in reviews.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: De Pendinghe (526 m), De Wegwijzer (574 m), and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers (762 m). For secondary education, Kamerlingh Onnes (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) is 701 m away. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
