Kleine Sophiastraat 17, 9724AW, Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Guide Price
$182,520
€169,000 EUR · $339/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
538 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1864
Description
Op een geweldig plekje in de Oosterpoort staat deze authentieke schipperswoning. Hier ga je terug in de tijd met de mooie plafondbalken, de glas-in-lood ramen en de schouw. De woning dient gerenoveerd te worden, wat de kans biedt het helemaal naar smaak in te richten! Daarnaast geeft het de mogelijkheid om de woning optimaal te verduurzamen. Het perceel is 75 m² waarbij je een eigen (voor)tuintje hebt. De ligging is top! Verscholen in de Oosterpoortbuurt, met alle voorzieningen binnen handbe...
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Groningen
A lively university city in the north of the Netherlands with a youthful energy, affordable rents (by Dutch standards), and one of the highest cycling rates in the country. Nearly everyone speaks English, and the compact center is fully walkable with good restaurants and cultural venues. It's a smart choice for expats who want the Dutch lifestyle without Amsterdam prices.
Cycling through rain-slicked streets past canals and tulip markets, gezelligheid in brown cafes with strangers, and a blunt Dutch honesty that is jarring for exactly two weeks before becoming your favorite thing about the place.
Visa
DAFT Visa (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty) — exclusively for US citizens starting a business. Only €4,500 minimum investment required. Register at Chamber of Commerce, get a 2-year permit, renewable for 5 years. Highly Skilled Migrant Visa is the salaried alternative — requires employer sponsorship and €5,008+/mo salary.
Learn more: Digital Nomad Visas: Where You Can Live & Work in 2026→Key Fact
The DAFT visa is uniquely advantageous for Americans — no other nationality gets such easy access to Dutch residency. The €4,500 investment is one of the lowest barriers to entry in all of Europe. Nearly everyone speaks fluent English.
Learn more: Can Americans Buy Property Abroad? Rules by Country→Netherlands at a glance
How Netherlands scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Netherlands
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
5-7% of purchase price
- ·Transfer tax: 2% (10.4% for investors/second homes)
- ·Notary: €1,000-2,000
- ·Valuation report: €500-800
- ·Mortgage advisor: €2,000-3,000 (if applicable)
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.03-0.25% of WOZ value (varies by municipality)
Insurance
€200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€100-300/mo for apartments (VvE bijdrage)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Buyer hires own agent (1-2%); seller has own agent
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. Transfer tax jumps to 10.4% if not your primary residence.
Legal help in Netherlands
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Netherlands?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Next steps for moving to Netherlands
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
Funda.nl
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