Lewenborg-West, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 1978 terraced house on Vaargeul sits in a quiet part of Lewenborg-West, a neighbourhood in Groningen where most homes are owner-occupied and built in the same period. With 136 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is efficient and roomy. The asking price of €359,000 is in line with the market, similar homes in the area sell for around €312,000 on average, but this one is larger than most. For context, terraced houses in Groningen tend to vary widely in price and size.
Lewenborg-West is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. About 70% of homes are single-family, and 81% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel (density 1,476 addresses per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the CBS data shows a balanced age distribution and a relatively low crime rate (60 incidents total). The neighbourhood Lewenborg-West is well-established, with most homes built between 1970 and 1990.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a couple of streets away. Primary school De Vuurtoren is a five-minute walk, and Jenaplanbasisschool de Swoaistee is also close by. For secondary education, Heyerdahl College is within walking distance. The municipality Groningen offers a wide range of amenities, including parks, restaurants, and a library.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Chris Slager Makelaardij.
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Vaargeul 45, Groningen
Data from Lewenborg-West
Data from Lewenborg-West
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About Vaargeul 45, Groningen
The asking price of €359,000 is close to the median of €369,000 in Lewenborg-West, where homes average €349,500. This house is larger (136 m²) than the neighbourhood average (119 m²), so the price per m² (€2,640) is actually below the average of €2,946. That makes it a reasonable deal for a well-insulated home with energy label A.
Lewenborg-West is a quiet, family-friendly area with mostly owner-occupied homes (81%). It has a moderate urban density and a mix of ages, from young children to retirees. The crime rate is low, and there are parks, schools, and shops within walking distance. It is a well-established neighbourhood built mainly in the 1970s and 1980s.
The nearest train station is 5.3 km away, which is about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Vuurtoren (270 m), Jenaplanbasisschool de Swoaistee (447 m), and IKC 't Kompas (493 m). For secondary education, Heyerdahl College (487 m) offers practical education. All are within a 10-minute walk.
The home has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and good insulation. In the neighbourhood, only 33% of homes have label A, so this is a plus.
Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in Lewenborg-West, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €385,000. The market is not very active, with 14 sales in the recent period, taking an average of 22 days to sell.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Lewenborg-West