A penthouse with a view over Groningen
This penthouse on the 23rd floor of Boumaboulevard 501 offers a free view over Groningen and beyond. The apartment, built in 2011, is part of the Europapark neighbourhood, a modern area with a mix of residential and recreational spaces. With a last known price of €995,000, this home was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stood at €475,000. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,992, while this home asked €4,061 per m². If you're looking for apartments in Groningen, this one stood out for its size and location. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this penthouse had a living area of 245 m², while the BAG registration listed 234 m². The home features 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over a single floor. The volume is 843 m³. It comes with a balcony and a garage, which is both indoor and part of a parking basement. The property is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout. It was a full ownership (volle eigendom), with a monthly HOA fee of €430. The agent described it as a penthouse with a free view.
The Europapark neighbourhood
Europapark is a relatively new neighbourhood, with most homes built after 2010. It's a quiet area with a mix of apartments and some houses, and it's home to about 1,305 residents. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of older residents, with 36% aged 65 or over. Residents of the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.62, based on 179 reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (Beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, right in the city. top). Another notes: "There 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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Europapark neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this home. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk or cycle. For primary education, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is a ten-minute walk away, and the Joseph Haydn-School is also nearby. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, just around the corner, while the pharmacy is a bit further. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Groningen, Boumaboulevard is just around the corner, served by line 2, and the train station Groningen Europapark is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers a range of amenities and services, as described on the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €795,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 25% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal data. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the legal norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate risks are generally low, with a medium indication for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Boekholt & partners 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Boumaboulevard 501, Groningen
What was the asking price per square metre?
The asking price was €995,000, and the agent listed the living area as 245 m², which came to €4,061 per m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,992, so this penthouse was priced above the neighbourhood average. The price per m² was based on the agent's listed area.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this penthouse have?
According to the agent, this penthouse had 4 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The home is spread over a single floor, with a volume of 843 m³. It also features a balcony and a garage, which is both indoor and part of a parking basement.
What was the WOZ value and how did it compare to the asking price?
The WOZ value was €795,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €995,000 was 25% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and may not reflect the current market value. The historical development of the WOZ value over the past five years is available from municipal data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 38 dB Lden, and from air traffic 19 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the legal noise norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it does not constitute an inspection of the specific property. The indication gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but a structural survey would be needed for a definitive assessment.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk indications for this address are mostly low: pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just around the corner at about 222 metres. Other supermarkets within walking distance include Poiesz at 900 metres, PLUS at 1,098 metres, and Albert Heijn at 1,120 metres. There are also many other shops and amenities in the area, as noted by residents.
What schools are close to this penthouse?
For primary education, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is about 721 metres away, and the Joseph Haydn-School is about 818 metres away. For secondary education, Zernike College for Atheneum, HAVO, MAVO, VBO is about 873 metres away. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest schools in the area.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, which is about 420 metres from the property, roughly a five-minute walk. There are also bus stops nearby, including Groningen, Boumaboulevard with line 2, and Groningen, Station Europapark with lines 2 and 8.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Europapark is a modern neighbourhood with most homes built after 2010. It has about 1,305 residents, with a high proportion of older people (36% are 65 or over). Residents of the municipality of Groningen rate their living environment 7.62 out of 10, based on 179 reviews. One resident mentions the quiet and the easy access to the city, while another highlights the amenities and the park.
