A ground-floor apartment on a quiet street
Anna Paulownastraat 9 sits in the Herewegbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. The area is home to a mix of students, young people, families and singles, and residents describe it as social and welcoming. This ground-floor apartment dates from 1910 and is offered for €350,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €329,900 for homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² in the Herewegbuurt is €3,779, while this home works out at €4,930 per m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Groningen].
The home itself
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom, spread over a single floor on the ground level. The living area is 71 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 313 m³. There is a garden at the rear, facing south. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership. It is situated on a quiet road within a residential area, according to the agent.
Life in the Herewegbuurt
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily." Another adds: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood. I've never felt uncomfortable, at least." The neighbourhood has around 1,620 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The community centre is mentioned as a pleasant place with many activities. For more on the area, see [the Herewegbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done from here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a ten-minute walk. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht is a couple of streets away and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw, is a five-minute walk, and Parcival College for secondary education is also close by. Bus stops at Zuiderplantsoen and Vechtstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €323,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 8% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €203,000 to €323,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with flood risk currently low.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dunning Makelaardij and 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 Anna Paulownastraat 9, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €323,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €203,000 to €323,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with two rooms in total, including one bedroom. It is spread over a single floor, with a living area of 71 m² and a volume of 313 m³. There is a garden at the rear, facing south. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the least efficient labels. The home dates from 1910, which is a fact about its age rather than an indication of its condition. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features in the listing.
What do residents say about the Herewegbuurt?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.21, based on 19 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 cover the wider district rather than this specific street.
What are the nearest shops and schools?
A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw, is a five-minute walk away, and Parcival College for secondary education is also close. A GP practice is a couple of streets away, and a pharmacy is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Zuiderplantsoen and Vechtstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest bus stop, Groningen Zuiderplantsoen, is 188 metres from the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from sources such as KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1910, and in this postcode area 60% of properties were built before 1970.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. 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 sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
How many homes are currently for sale in the Herewegbuurt?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in the Herewegbuurt, with asking prices ranging from €225,000 to €575,000. The average asking price is €329,900 and the median is €300,000. The average price per m² for homes currently on the market is €3,779.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding indication at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
