A bright apartment in De Hoogte
This apartment on the third floor of a building from 1982 sits in De Hoogte, a neighbourhood in the Oud-Noord district of Groningen. The area has a lively, mixed feel, with the Hamburgervijver just around the corner and a bus stop on the quay. With 85 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, and 86 square metres according to the agent, this is a comfortable size for a city home. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the market, compared with the average asking price of €317,313 in the neighbourhood. For a sense of what else is on offer, you can compare with other apartments in Groningen.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It comes with a balcony, and the agent notes that the home has roof and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The property is in full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €116.89 per month. The home is located in a residential area, on the second floor. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description.
Life in De Hoogte
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.67, based on 26 reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 12.5 years, says: "I feel quite safe here, in all that time there was only one fire, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident describes it as "a very beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen" with "lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops." A third review is less positive, calling it a "deprived neighbourhood" with "generally low income." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just De Hoogte itself. The neighbourhood has around 4,095 residents, and a large share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the De Hoogte neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Gomarus College Magnolia is a couple of streets away, and the Kamerlingh Onnes school is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Boterdiep, and the Service Apotheek Boterdiep is the closest pharmacy, both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Groningen, Nw. Ebbingestraat is on your doorstep, with line 10, and Groningen Station Noord is a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. The train station Groningen Noord is just around the corner. The municipality of Groningen offers a wide range of services and cultural amenities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €261,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €180,000 to €261,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is low, though the heat stress risk is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Namaco Groningen and NAMACO Groningen on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Almastraat 8A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 25% above the WOZ value of €261,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 86 m², is €3,779. This is 4% below the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood, which is €3,934.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second floor of the building. The home also has a balcony. The total living area is 85 m² according to the BAG registration, and 86 m² according to the agent's listing.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this information. The home does have roof and wall insulation, according to the agent, and a central heating boiler. Without the label, it is not possible to say how energy-efficient the home is.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €261,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 45%, from €180,000 in 2020 to €261,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which can differ from the market value.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 50% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. The Jumbo and Aldi are both about 409 metres away, and the Lidl is about 415 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about 571 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is about 616 metres away. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are in the area?
For secondary education, the Gomarus College Magnolia is about 361 metres away, and the Kamerlingh Onnes school, offering vmbo-tl, havo and vwo, is about 647 metres away. There are also primary schools nearby, including IKC Borgman Ebbinge at about 830 metres and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers at about 831 metres.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Nw. Ebbingestraat, about 121 metres away, served by line 10. Groningen Station Noord is about 309 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. The train station Groningen Noord is about 266 metres away, offering rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.67, based on 26 reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant neighbours and the nearby Hamburgervijver, while another highlights the many facilities and parks. A third review is less positive, describing the area as having generally low income. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. This field is missing from the agent's description. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate. Other property details, such as the layout and floor area, are provided by the agent.
