A third-floor apartment on Damsterdiep
This apartment on Damsterdiep sits in the Damsterbuurt, a pocket of Groningen's Oud-Oost district where life is compact and lively. The asking price of €274,500 is 30% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €391,667, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,121, and this home is listed at €4,037 per m². If you are weighing up options, it is worth noting that apartments in Groningen vary widely in price and size.
Inside the home
Built in 1960, this apartment spans one floor on the third floor of the building. According to the agent, the living area is 68 m², while the BAG registration records 66 m². The layout includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The volume is 233 m³. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively modest energy costs.
Life in the Damsterbuurt
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Damsterbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a "neat friendly neighbourhood," while another says it is a "great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." A third resident, from the Oosterparkwijk, simply says they enjoy living there with their parents. The neighbourhood itself is home to about 775 people, with a high share of single-person households at 78%. Most residents are between 25 and 45 years old, making up 46% of the population. For more on the area, see the Damsterbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is a five-minute walk, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is also close by. The Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Hanzeplein is just around the corner. The UMCG hospital is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Petrus Campersingel is on your doorstep, served by lines 6, 406, and 471. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard, based on 2022 data. Railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the 1960 construction, with 1% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
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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 Damsterdiep 131, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Damsterbuurt?
The asking price of €274,500 is 30% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €391,667. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,121, while this home is listed at €4,037 per m². Currently, three homes are for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €575,000. The median asking price is €375,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is listed as 68 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². The volume is 233 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is based on the property's characteristics, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, just around the corner at about 327 metres. A Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 439 metres, and another Jumbo is at 614 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 726 metres, and a PLUS is at 823 metres. In total, there are 47 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is about 456 metres away, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is at 566 metres. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 728 metres, and IKC Borgman Oosterpark is at 864 metres. There are 75 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Petrus Campersingel, on your doorstep at about 61 metres, served by lines 6, 406, and 471. Another stop, Groningen, UMCG Hoofdingang, is at 301 metres with many more lines. Groningen train station is about 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Damsterbuurt, give an average score of 7.36 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident calls it a "neat friendly neighbourhood," another says it is a "great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." A third resident from the Oosterparkwijk says they enjoy living there with their parents.
