A classic apartment in Helpman
This apartment sits on the De Savornin Lohmanplein in Helpman, a stately corner of Groningen where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the park is practically on the doorstep. Built in 1921, the building has kept its period character, and the setting is described as facing a park, on a quiet road, in a residential area with an unobstructed view. At €425,000, the asking price sits 11% below the WOZ value of €478,000, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the wider market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Groningen in this area is €365,254, so this home is priced 16% above the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
Spread over two floors, this five-room apartment has four bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 124 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². The agent lists the home as having HR glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and a balcony. It is located on the second living floor, comes with full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €195 per month. The volume of the property is 504 m³.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is one of those Groningen districts where the housing stock leans heavily towards pre-war builds, with 57.9% of homes dating from before 1945. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident calls it a top neighbourhood with beautiful houses and good amenities, while another simply describes it as quiet. A third resident notes that it is fine during the day but feels less safe in the evening when young people are around. The district has a mix of households, with 66% single-person households and 14% households with children. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Helpman neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Poiesz and a Lidl a ten-minute walk away. The Joseph Haydn-School is a couple of streets away, and the Groningse Schoolvereniging is. For healthcare, the Service Apotheek Helpman is, while the nearest GP, Medisch Centrum Helperpark, is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop at Van K. Verschuurlaan is on your doorstep with lines 50, 51 and 418, and Groningen Europapark station is just over a kilometre away. The municipality of Groningen itself, with its full range of facilities, is easily reachable from here, as outlined on the municipality of Groningen page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €478,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 is 11% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 80%, from €266,000 to €478,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, with the note that the home was built in 1921 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Namaco Groningen and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Savornin Lohmanplein 7B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 11% below the WOZ value of €478,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 80%, from €266,000 to €478,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area as 124 m², while the BAG registration records 133 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second living floor. The volume is 504 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient label G. The agent states the home has HR glazing and floor insulation, which are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated. The home was built in 1921 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this property?
Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn is 380 metres away, with a Poiesz at 472 metres. The Joseph Haydn-School is at 423 metres and the Groningse Schoolvereniging at 509 metres. The Service Apotheek Helpman is at 448 metres, and the nearest GP, Medisch Centrum Helperpark, is 1.1 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Van K. Verschuurlaan is 112 metres away, with lines 50, 51 and 418. There is also a stop at Hilghepad at 310 metres with the same lines, and Troelstralaan at 330 metres with line 8. Groningen Europapark train station is just over a kilometre away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as a top neighbourhood with beautiful houses and good amenities, while another calls it quiet. A third notes it feels less safe in the evening when young people are around.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €425,000 is 16% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €365,254. The living area of 124 m² is 29% larger than the neighbourhood average of 96 m². The price per square metre is €3,427, based on the agent's listed area.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €195 per month. This is stated in the listing. The property comes with full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease to account for.
