A pre-war apartment in the Rivierenbuurt
This 1938 ground-floor apartment sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a neighbourhood in the Oud-Zuid district of Groningen. It is a compact home with a living area of 60 square metres, and the asking price of €305,000 works out at €5,083 per square metre. Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, this price is in line with the market. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with other apartments in Groningen.
The home itself
The apartment is a benedenwoning on the first living floor, with four rooms in total, all of them bedrooms. It has a volume of 180 cubic metres and is heated by a central heating boiler. Outside there is a back garden of 70 square metres facing east, plus a front garden of 16 square metres. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Rivierenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a top location: "It's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes." Another is less positive, mentioning "many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third resident notes that "the neighbourhood isn't really green" but is "relatively accessible." The area has around 4,600 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. You can read more about the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with Aldi just around the corner and an AH to go a five-minute walk away. Parcival College is on your doorstep, and De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Wiljes is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Julianaplein and Hoofdstation are a couple of streets away, served by many lines including 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. Groningen train station is a five-minute walk. The wider area is covered by the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €284,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €200,000 to €284,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 44 dB, railway noise at 36 dB and aircraft noise at 19 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Anderz Makelaar Groningen.
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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 Berkelstraat 24, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of this apartment was €284,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €305,000 is 7% above that value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with four rooms, all of which are bedrooms. It has a living area of 60 square metres and a volume of 180 cubic metres. There is a back garden of 70 square metres facing east and a front garden of 16 square metres. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The label is a general indication of energy performance and does not say anything specific about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1938, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 44 dB, railway noise at 36 dB and aircraft noise at 19 dB, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is 188 metres away, Aldi is 311 metres away, and there is an AH to go at 500 metres. A Coop is at 777 metres and Ekoplaza at 924 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
How far is the nearest school?
Parcival College, a secondary school, is 94 metres away. De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw, a primary school, is 154 metres away. ODS De Starter is at 481 metres and Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 at 536 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Julianaplein and Hoofdstation are about 300 to 350 metres away, served by many lines including 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. Groningen train station is 492 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Rivierenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84, based on six reviews. One resident calls it a top location, saying it is quiet and cosy but close to the centre. Another mentions drug users, dog mess and noise. A third says it is not very green but relatively accessible.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €200,000 to €284,000. The value peaked at €291,000 in 2023 before dipping to €261,000 in 2024 and then rising again to €284,000 in 2025.
