A lively spot on the Damsterdiep
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Damsterdiep, a busy road in the heart of Groningen, where the city centre is literally on your doorstep. The area is dense and lively, with a mix of ages and cultures, and plenty of cafes and restaurants within easy reach. At €350,000, the asking price was in line with the market, comparing favourably with the neighbourhood average of €364,147. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area was €5,167, while this home came in at €4,268 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Groningen], this one sits in a particularly vibrant part of town. This home has not been online since 19 September 2026.
A home spread over three floors
Built in 1939, this apartment spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home had a balcony, and the agent noted it was located on the second living floor. According to the agent, the property features roof insulation, largely double glazing and HR glazing, and was heated by a central heating boiler. It was offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €84 per month.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Residents give [the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood] a solid 7.98 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a lively, multicultural neighbourhood where young and old live side by side, with many cafes and restaurants and the city centre within easy walking distance. Another echoes that, calling it cosy and green, with plenty of eateries nearby. A third resident notes that while there is little cohesion, it is a cosy spot with lots of nice houses and easily accessible, though a bit lacking in green and not always very clean. The neighbourhood is home to around 4,400 people, and it is a very urban area with a high address density.
Daily life and getting around
For your daily routine, the Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Hanzeplein is a couple of streets away. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is also close by. For groceries, the AH to go is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a short walk further. There are several schools nearby, including the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and the Praedinius Gymnasium for secondary education, and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort for primary. Public transport is well covered: bus stops at Petrus Campersingel and Schuitendiep are on your doorstep, with lines 6, 406 and 471, among others. The central station in Groningen is about a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities of a city this size.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development could be made here. According to public risk data at address level, the home is in an area with an elevated foundation risk indication, partly because it was built in 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. For pluvial flooding, the indication is elevated, and the flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
About the listing
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Anderz Makelaar Groningen on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Damsterdiep 57B, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 was in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €364,147. The average asking price per m² in Binnenstad-Oost was €5,167, while this home was listed at €4,268 per m². There were at the time 17 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €219,500 to €695,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper-floor apartment spans three floors and included five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home also has a balcony and is located on the second living floor. The total volume is 305 m³.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. The agent did note that the home had roof insulation, largely double glazing and HR glazing, and a central heating boiler. These features are stated separately from the label and may influence your actual energy usage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not always included in the listing information. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation or to describe how the value had developed over the past five years.
What are the risk indications for this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates an elevated foundation risk, partly because the home was built in 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, increasing the risk for wooden foundations. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. Pluvial flooding is elevated, and flood risk is medium now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Hanzeplein is a couple of streets away. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is also close by. For groceries, the AH to go is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a short walk further. Several schools are nearby, including the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and the Praedinius Gymnasium for secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops within easy reach. The stop at Petrus Campersingel is on your doorstep and serves lines 6, 406 and 471. The Schuitendiep stop is also very close and offers lines 5, 6, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165, 178, 406 and 471. The central train station in Groningen is about a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about living in Binnenstad-Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood a 7.98 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a lively, multicultural neighbourhood where young and old live side by side, with many cafes and restaurants and the city centre within easy walking distance. Another calls it cosy and green, with plenty of eateries nearby. A third notes that while there is little cohesion, it is a cosy spot with lots of nice houses and easily accessible, though a bit lacking in green and not always very clean.
