A bright apartment in De Meeuwen
On De Brink 38 in the De Meeuwen neighbourhood of Groningen, this apartment sits in a lively part of the city. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, so there is plenty going on around you. The asking price of €349,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €376,792. For context, there are currently 24 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, and the average asking price per m² is €4,995. This home is one of the [apartments in Groningen] currently on the market.
Inside the home
Built in 1988, this apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable. The agent describes the property as an apartment, and it covers one floor with a volume of 237 m³.
Life in De Meeuwen
Residents of the district of Oud-Zuid, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily. With the many pubs it is lively, little going on. I experience it as a social neighbourhood where people are there for each other and easily strike up a conversation." Another adds: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood. I've never felt uncomfortable, at least. Not during the day or late at night." The neighbourhood has 1,915 inhabitants, and 72% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see [the De Meeuwen neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn are all within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, is a couple of streets away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Schuitendiep and Sontplein are just around the corner, with lines 5, 6, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165, 178, 406 and 471, and 2, 5, 76, 171, 178 and 471 respectively. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €311,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €199,000 to €311,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schouten + van der Griezen.
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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 De Brink 38, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €349,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €311,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 56%, from €199,000 to €311,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment, built in 1988, is on the second floor and has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It covers one floor, with a volume of 237 m³. The agent lists the living area as 77 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m².
What energy label does the home have?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient labels. The home was built in 1988. No further details about insulation or heating installations are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What is the noise situation around this home?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. Jumbo is 451 metres away, PLUS is 497 metres, and Albert Heijn is 515 metres. There is also an AH to go at 624 metres and an Ekoplaza at 714 metres. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, at 381 metres. For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for havo, atheneum and lyceum is 600 metres away, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is 729 metres. There is also a special primary school, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp, at 712 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are close by. The stop at Schuitendiep, 262 metres away, serves lines 5, 6, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165, 178, 406 and 471. The Sontplein stop, at 298 metres, serves lines 2, 5, 76, 171, 178 and 471. Groningen train station is 1,034 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Oud-Zuid, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily and feel safe walking in the evening. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, without much nuisance.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,532, based on the agent's listed living area of 77 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,995. The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €376,792.
