Schildersbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1889 terrace house on Nieuwe Blekerstraat has a warm, lived-in feel that matches the character of the Schildersbuurt. With 77 m² of living space and a small plot, it's a compact home for someone who values location over square metres. The asking price of €315,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average of €696,800, making it a keen option compared to other terraced houses in Groningen.
The Schildersbuurt is a vibrant, densely populated area with a very strong urban feel (5,819 addresses per km²). Most residents are young, over half are between 15 and 25, and many live alone. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, but I do think there should be more places for the hanging out youth." Another calls it an "incredibly cosy fresh neighbourhood" where "you notice that many young people live here but there is relatively little nuisance." The neighbourhood Schildersbuurt has a high proportion of pre-war homes (79%) and a mix of rental and owner-occupied properties.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. The Nassauschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and CSG Augustinus (secondary) is about ten minutes on foot. A GP and a park are both a five-minute walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Makelaardij Prins van Wijngaarden BV and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Blekerstraat 59, Groningen
Very good · 2 residents
I think it's a nice neighbourhood, but I do think there should be more places for the hanging out youth.
Auto-translated to English by AIIncredibly cosy fresh neighbourhood. You notice that many young people live here but there is relatively little nuisance. Although there are nice bars in the area. Also, at New Year's there is a nice tradition of making a fire on the roundabout, very cosy!!
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About Nieuwe Blekerstraat 59, Groningen
The asking price of €315,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average of €696,800, but the house is also 46% smaller than the average (77 m² vs 142 m²). Given the compact size and older construction, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small terrace house in this area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house from 1889. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The neighbourhood has 40% of homes with label D or lower, so this one is slightly better than many.
The Schildersbuurt is very popular with young people: over half the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. Residents describe it as cosy and lively, with nice bars and a strong community feel, though some note a lack of facilities for hanging-out youth.
Primary schools within walking distance include the Nassauschool (693 m) and OJS De Petteflet (738 m). For secondary education, CSG Augustinus (629 m) and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (768 m) are both about a ten-minute walk away.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to the city centre or further afield.
The neighbourhood recorded 230 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area with 5,685 residents is moderate. It's always wise to check local safety reports for the most current picture.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt