Damsterdiep 79
Damsterbuurt, Groningen
AreaA first floor flat on the Damsterdiep
This apartment sits on the Damsterdiep, a canal-side street in the Damsterbuurt, part of the Oosterparkwijk district in Groningen. The area is lively and urban, with a high address density and plenty going on. The asking price of €235,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Groningen, which comes in at €225,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, is €3,561.
Inside the home
Built in 1960, this first floor apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 66 m², while the BAG registration records 79 m². The home has a balcony and is offered as full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation is partial double glazing and the heating runs on a combi boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €184 per month. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Damsterbuurt
Residents across the Oosterparkwijk district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another mentions: "I enjoy living in my neighbourhood with my parents." The neighbourhood itself is home to around 910 people, many of them young adults. It is a compact area, with a mix of housing and a strong urban feel. For a closer look at what the Damsterbuurt neighbourhood has to offer, the reviews give a sense of everyday life here.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. 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 nearby. The Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Hanzeplein is just around the corner. The UMCG hospital is a couple of streets away. Bus stops are close, with line 6, 406 and 471 at the Petrus Campersingel stop on your doorstep. 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 property. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this home, shows road traffic noise at 65 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the note that the home was built in 1960 on clay soil, and that 1% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium, rising to medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, moving to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through, including a listing on Funda. The details come from the agent's listing and public data sources.
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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 Damsterdiep 79, Groningen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €235,000. This is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the Damsterbuurt, which is €225,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 66 m², is €3,561. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,214.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area at 66 m², while the BAG registration records 79 m². The home is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the insulation is partial double glazing and the heating runs on a combi boiler. In the neighbourhood, most of the current sales listings have a better energy label.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €184 per month. This is a monthly contribution towards the maintenance of the shared parts of the building.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication, shows road traffic noise at 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is at 30 dB Lden, not above the standard, and aircraft noise is at 19 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, and the notes mention the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is medium, and this remains medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the area around the address, based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 321 metres away. A Jumbo is at 426 metres, and another Jumbo at 625 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 737 metres, and a PLUS at 834 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for havo, atheneum and lyceum is about 458 metres away, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is at 566 metres. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 740 metres and IKC Borgman Oosterpark at 852 metres. A childcare centre is also nearby at 200 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Petrus Campersingel, about 67 metres away, with lines 6, 406 and 471. The UMCG Hoofdingang stop is at 295 metres with many more lines, and Zaagmuldersweg at 318 metres with lines 6 and 406. Groningen train station is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the Oosterparkwijk district give an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another mentions: "I enjoy living in my neighbourhood with my parents." These reviews describe the wider district, not specifically the Damsterbuurt.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Damsterbuurt has around 910 residents. The average household size is 1.3, and 78% of households are single-person households. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 45% of the population. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density of 3,919 per square kilometre.
