A pre-war apartment in the Herewegbuurt
This apartment on Anna Paulownastraat 56 sits in the Herewegbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. The street is part of a pre-war neighbourhood, with the building dating from 1913. At €292,500, the asking price is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. That average, €369,500, is higher, but this home is smaller than the typical property here. For context, the asking price per square metre is €4,432, based on the BAG registered living area. If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one offers a slice of the city's older housing stock.
The home itself
The listing gives the living area as 66 m², according to the BAG registration. The energy label is C, which means the home is neither the most nor the least efficient, so heating costs will be moderate. The year of construction, 1913, is a fact of the building's history. The agent does not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, or about any outdoor space or installations. What is clear is that this is a compact apartment in a pre-war building, typical of the area's older housing stock.
Life in the Herewegbuurt
Residents describe the Herewegbuurt as a social and lively place. 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." Another adds: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood. I've never felt uncomfortable, at least." Based on 19 reviews, the district scores an average of 7.21. The neighbourhood has 1,615 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 72%. The mix of ages is broad, with many residents between 25 and 45. This is a place where people seem to find it easy to connect, as the reviews suggest. For more on the area, see the Herewegbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away. An Aldi is a ten-minute walk. For schools, the IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is a five-minute walk, and Parcival College for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, the Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, is about 1.5 km away. For public transport, bus stops at Zuiderplantsoen and Vechtstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. The train station Groningen Europapark is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Groningen. The address risk indications are also not provided in the data. This means there is no information on noise levels, foundation risks or flooding for this specific address. The home's energy label C and its 1913 construction year are the only technical facts available. Without the WOZ value or risk data, the picture of this property remains incomplete, but the asking price and location are clear.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Groningen B.V.
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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 Anna Paulownastraat 56, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Herewegbuurt?
The asking price of €292,500 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. The average asking price in the Herewegbuurt is €369,500, but that average includes larger homes. This apartment has a living area of 66 m², which is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². The price per square metre here is €4,432, based on the BAG registered area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a middle-of-the-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1913, which is typical for this pre-war neighbourhood. No further details about insulation or heating installations are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation. The asking price of €292,500 stands on its own, and the market comparison shows it is in line with the neighbourhood average.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
The listing does not provide any address risk indications. This means there is no information on noise levels, foundation risks or flooding for this specific address. Such data, when available, is an area-level indication and not an inspection of the home itself. Without this information, it is not possible to say anything about these risks for this property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is 424 metres away, just around the corner. Another PLUS is at 596 metres, and an Aldi is at 878 metres. For schools, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is 512 metres away, and Parcival College for secondary education is 677 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht is 472 metres away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is 740 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. The stop Groningen, Zuiderplantsoen is 295 metres away, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. The stop Groningen, Vechtstraat is 320 metres away, with lines 50 and 51. The train station Groningen Europapark is 665 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents describe the Herewegbuurt as social and lively. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily." Another says: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood." The district scores an average of 7.21 based on 19 reviews. The neighbourhood has 1,615 residents, with a high share of single-person households.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about a garden, balcony or garage. It also does not mention insulation, heating installations or the ownership situation. The only property facts given are the living area of 66 m², the energy label C and the year of construction 1913. These details are simply not included in the listing.
