A classic Groningen apartment with character
This ground-floor apartment on Alexanderstraat 15 sits in Oosterpoort, a lively part of Groningen where students, young families and long-time residents mix easily. The 1905 building had plenty of period charm, and the last known asking price of €249,000 sat 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came to €321,500. That put it on the low side compared with the local market, especially given the 58 m² living area the agent listed. For context, the average asking price per m² in Oosterpoort was €4,221, while this home worked out at €4,293 per m². If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Groningen]. This home has not been online since 19 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was given as 58 m² in the listing, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. Outside there is a west-facing back garden, and the property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area. The volume comes to 209 m³.
Life in Oosterpoort
Residents give Oosterpoort an average score of 7.41, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily. With the many pubs it is lively, little going on. I experience it as a social neighbourhood where people are there for each other and easily strike up a conversation. I feel safe here in the neighbourhood and don't mind taking a walk in the evening." Another adds: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood. I've never felt uncomfortable, at least. Not during the day or late at night." The neighbourhood counts 5,125 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. Around 27% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. For a fuller picture of the area, have a look at [the Oosterpoort neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is just around the corner, and the nearest secondary school, Parcival College, is about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Radesingel is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is just around the corner. Bus stops at Vechtstraat and Zuiderplantsoen, served by lines 50 and 51, are within a short walk, and Groningen Europapark station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does come with some area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Dunning Makelaardij and through Dunning Makelaardij on Funda, so it was listed through two channels.
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About Alexanderstraat 15, Groningen
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Oosterpoort?
The asking price of €249,000 was 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €321,500. The average asking price per m² in Oosterpoort was €4,221, while this home came to €4,293 per m² based on the agent's listed area of 58 m². The living area is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 82 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a ground-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed as 58 m², while the BAG registration records 55 m². The home has a west-facing back garden and a volume of 209 m³. It is sold as full ownership.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The agent noted that the home had double glazing, which helped with heat retention. No specific energy cost figures were stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is partly because the building was constructed in 1905, before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 90% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep at about 104 metres away. There is another PLUS at about 705 metres, an Albert Heijn at 729 metres, a Jumbo at 770 metres and an Ekoplaza at 883 metres. In total, there are 51 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Oosterpoort at about 186 metres, and there is also a school for special primary education, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp, at 156 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at about 870 metres and H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is at 1,114 metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Vechtstraat at about 408 metres, served by lines 50 and 51. Groningen, Zuiderplantsoen at 619 metres also has lines 50, 51 and 418. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark at about 828 metres, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Oosterpoort?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41 based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily and feel safe walking in the evening. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, with little nuisance experienced. The reviews mention many shops, pubs and dining options in the area.
What is the demographic makeup of Oosterpoort?
Oosterpoort has 5,125 inhabitants. The average household size is 1.4, and 73% of households are single-person. Around 7% of households have children, and 20% are households without children. The age distribution shows 32% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 35% are between 25 and 45.
