A classic Groningen apartment with a keen price
On a quiet road in Helpman, this 1935 apartment sits in a residential area that feels a world away from the bustle of the city centre, yet the centre is only a short ride away. The home is offered for €365,000, which is a keen price compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €409,157. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Groningen is €4,196 per m², while this home asks €3,687 per m² according to the agent's listing.
A home with four bedrooms and a roof terrace
This apartment spans three floors and includes four rooms, all of which are used as bedrooms, plus one bathroom. The living area is 103 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 99 m². The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is set on a quiet road in a residential area. The property is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, largely double glazing and wall insulation, with a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €90.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district within the municipality of Groningen, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and adds, "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp". Another resident describes it as "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply "Quiet". A third review, however, notes that "in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times." The district has about 6,145 inhabitants, and 66% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl and another Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Joseph Haydn-School, is a ten-minute walk, and the Zernike College for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Helpman, is just around the corner, and the GP practice, Medisch Centrum Helperpark, is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on H. Siccamasingel and v. K. Verschuurlaan are just around the corner, with lines 8 and 50, 51, 418 respectively. The nearest train station, Groningen Europapark, is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €404,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 10% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €279,000 to €404,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1935 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Met Bauke.
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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 Ranitzstraat 19A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €365,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €404,000, 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 keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €409,157.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and has four rooms, all used as bedrooms, plus one bathroom. The living area is 103 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 99 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the home is set on a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, largely double glazing and wall insulation, which may help with keeping the home warm, but the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1935 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl and another Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Joseph Haydn-School, is a ten-minute walk, and the Zernike College for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops on H. Siccamasingel and v. K. Verschuurlaan are just around the corner, with lines 8 and 50, 51, 418 respectively. The nearest train station, Groningen Europapark, is a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and adds, "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp". Another describes it as "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply "Quiet". A third review notes that "in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times."
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €90.
