Bloemsingel 138
Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier, Groningen
NeighbourhoodA modern apartment in the heart of Groningen
This apartment on Bloemsingel 138 sits in the lively Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier, a stone's throw from the city centre. The building dates from 2023, so it's brand new, and the energy label is A+++, an efficient label. With a price of €995,000, this home is on the high side compared to other apartments in Groningen, but it's a new-build in a prime spot.
The home itself
The apartment offers 160 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration. The agent doesn't provide further details on the layout, so we can't tell you about the number of bedrooms or bathrooms. What we do know is that it's a spacious, modern home in a recent development.
The Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier
This neighbourhood is a mix of old and new, with about 69% of homes built before 1945, but this apartment is part of the newer wave. Residents give the area a solid 7.88 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "A vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people." Another adds: "Very pleasant living, central but not too busy." The neighbourhood has a high density of young people, with 41% between 15 and 25. It's a busy, urban area, with over 7,000 addresses per square kilometre. For more on this area, see the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For school, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is on your doorstep, and Praedinius Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The GP and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away, and the UMCG hospital is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are close by, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 163, and 171, and the train station Groningen Noord is a ten-minute walk. All within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €987,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the market. According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, rising to medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dunning Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Bloemsingel 138, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €995,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €987,000, which was determined on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly higher than the municipal valuation, but the difference is small. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it gives an indication of how the municipality values the property.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have low energy costs. The apartment was built in 2023, so it's a recent construction. In the neighbourhood, only 13% of the homes for sale have an A+ label or higher, so this home stands out in terms of energy efficiency.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 160 square metres. This is 32% larger than the neighbourhood average of 121 square metres.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. However, the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. In the neighbourhood, 1% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise level like at this address?
Area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the norm. This means road traffic may be audible, but rail and air traffic are not expected to cause noise issues.
What is the flood risk for this property?
According to area-level data, the current flood risk is medium, and it is expected to remain medium in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is elevated. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The GP and pharmacy are also a couple of streets away, and the UMCG hospital is a ten-minute walk. For schools, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is on your doorstep, and Praedinius Gymnasium is a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 163, and 171. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, which is about a ten-minute walk away. This makes it easy to get around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier is a vibrant, central neighbourhood. Residents rate it 7.88 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "A vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people." Another says: "Very pleasant living, central but not too busy." The area has a high proportion of young people, with 41% between 15 and 25.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €995,000 is 108% above the average asking price of €478,571 in the neighbourhood. This makes it a high-priced property, but it's also a new-build with a large living area of 160 m², which is 32% larger than the average of 121 m².
Experiences from Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Actually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIReally great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is easily accessible. It's a cosy, green and pleasant neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIn our neighbourhood, everyone knows each other a bit
Auto-translated to English by AIAccessibility by bike is great because it's very close to the city centre, but less so by car due to the crowds and many one-way streets. There are mainly buildings, so there isn't much greenery, but at the Nieuwe Kerkhof there's a nice little park with enough green; also, the neighbourhood borders the Noorderplantsoen, the largest park in the city. Hygiene leaves something to be desired; occasionally I see vomit from students or dog poop on the street. Safety also leaves something to be desired; there are quite a few junkies and homeless people on the street. As a man, I don't feel unsafe, but I can imagine women do. Also, bikes are often stolen, etc. The community is fine, not close-knit or anything, but diverse: many students, but also elderly people and couples. I occasionally have noise nuisance from students. Housing is very good in this neighbourhood: beautiful houses that represent the old centre well, combined with nice new-build apartment complexes. As for education, there's something for everyone within a 10-minute bike ride, from primary schools to the Zernike Campus. Finally, all the amenities I need are within walking or cycling distance.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €554,524 | €498,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,551 | – |
| Rent price | €2,030 p/m | €1,750 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Experiences from Centrum
How residents experience their district
People are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis is a test experience with the neighbourhood that is long enough to meet the minimum length requirements for a good review.
Auto-translated to English by AIReally great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really
Auto-translated to English by AIYoung and old live here. Lively neighbourhood with many cafes and restaurants and you can walk into the city centre in no time.
Auto-translated to English by AII have really enjoyed living here from the start. Young and old live here and it is very green. You can easily walk into the city centre and there are many eateries in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AII personally experience little cohesion in the neighbourhood. Nevertheless, it is a cosy spot, lots of nice houses, easily accessible. Just a bit lacking in green & not always very clean.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €659,199 | €407,669 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,092 | – |
| Rent price | €1,809 p/m | €1,650 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Experiences from Groningen
How residents experience their municipality
Ik woon hier nu, met ups en downs qua lawaai/herrie, nu 12,5 jaar. Altijd gekozen om hier toch te blijven, gezien de fijne buren en nette straat, met de mooie Hamburgervijver om de hoek waar ik graag eens zit te relaxen. Alle voorzieningen vlakbij en bushalte aan de kade, ideaal als je vaak en graag reist :). Ik voel me hier onderhand erg veilig, in al die tijd alleen eens een brand geweest maar verder kun je hier rustig je leventje leven, veelal hoog opgeleide buren, wat prettig is in het contact. Ik ben blij dat ik hier nog steeds woon.
Auto-translated to English by AIMooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is always something to do. There are supermarkets and plenty of other shops, cafeterias, fresh bread from the bakery. Market once a week, a nice park with ponds for fishing.
Auto-translated to English by AIFine, it's safe to cycle home in the evening but it's not super either. And there is a huge piece of nature
Auto-translated to English by AIActually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything in the neighbourhood: shops, sports facilities, schools, community centres. So something for everyone.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Groningen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €463,067 | €380,411 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,190 | – |
| Rent price | €1,401 p/m | €1,345 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
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Bloemsingel 138, Groningen
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