A bright apartment in a leafy corner of Groningen
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Sterrebosbuurt, this apartment sits in a bosrijke setting with a free view. The home is on the second floor of a building in a residential area, and the asking price of €535,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. This listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the description. For context, there are currently six homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €445,000, and the price per square metre here is €5,404 based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its energy label and its position.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and is described as fully insulated. Heating comes from a heat recovery system and a heat pump, and the property is in full ownership. There is a parking space, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €213.75. The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are expected to be low.
Life in the Sterrebosbuurt
The Sterrebosbuurt is a small neighbourhood with about 965 residents, and it feels calm and green. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, right in the city). Another describes it as a "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply "Quiet". A third resident notes that it is fine during the day but mentions feeling unsafe in the evening when young people are around. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 33% single-person households and 29% households with children. For more on the area, you can read about the Sterrebosbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket is an Aldi just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Gomarus College is on your doorstep, and the De Tamarisk primary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, and the Service Apotheek Helpman pharmacy is close by. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Thomsonstraat and H.R. Holststraat are just around the corner, with lines 50, 51, 418, and 8, 9, 10, 85. The nearest train station, Groningen Europapark, is a ten-minute walk. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is about a ten-minute walk away. This is all within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €314,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 70% above the WOZ value, according to the precomputed comparison. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed as recorded by the municipality. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 50% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, and heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Lagro | Ebens makelaars & taxateurs and Brandsma & De Jong.
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About Boutenspad 20, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €535,000 is 70% above the WOZ value of €314,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €445,000. This comparison is based on the precomputed figures in the listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². There is a parking space included. The home is on the second floor of the building, and the property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is expected to have low energy costs. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and is fully insulated. Heating is provided by a heat recovery system and a heat pump. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 50% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources such as KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about 549 metres, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 658 metres, and another Albert Heijn and a Lidl are both at 696 metres. A PLUS supermarket is at 757 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride from the apartment.
What schools are close to this home?
The Gomarus College is very close, with its onderbouw at 233 metres and bovenbouw at 297 metres. The De Tamarisk primary school is at 501 metres, and the Montessori Vaklyceum is at 545 metres. These are all within a five to ten minute walk, making the school run easy.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. The stop at Thomsonstraat is at 294 metres and serves lines 50, 51, and 418. The H.R. Holststraat stop is at 399 metres with lines 8, 9, 10, and 85. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark at 960 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the beautiful houses and good amenities, calling it quiet and close to the city. Another simply says it is quiet. A third resident mentions feeling unsafe in the evening when young people are around, though they say it is fine during the day.
