A calm spot in Corpus den Hoorn
This apartment on Donderslaan 78 sits in Corpus den Hoorn, a quiet residential corner of Groningen's Zuidwest district. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area with a free view, which gives the home a relaxed feel. The asking price is €245,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this area is around €275,896, and there are currently 23 homes for sale. If you are looking at [apartments in Groningen], this one stands out for its location and outlook.
The apartment itself
Built in 1963, this gallery flat sits on the fourth floor and covers one level. The agent lists a living area of 63 m², while the BAG registration records 65 m². The home has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes double glazing and largely double glazing, and there is a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €145.58. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in Corpus den Hoorn
Corpus den Hoorn is a neighbourhood where residents seem to settle in. Across the municipality of Groningen, residents give an average score of 7.63 based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I live here now, with ups and downs regarding noise, for 12.5 years. Always chose to stay here because of the nice neighbours and tidy street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner where I like to relax. All amenities nearby and a bus stop at the quay, ideal if you travel often and like to." Another adds: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." The neighbourhood has about 4,450 residents, and a large share of households are single-person, at 63 percent. The area is mostly built between 1945 and 1970, which fits the 1963 construction of this apartment. For more on the area, see [the Corpus den Hoorn neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Basisschool De Triangel is a couple of streets away, and the Prof W J Bladergroenschool is on your doorstep. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Paterswoldseweg, a ten-minute walk, and the Martini Apotheek is just around the corner. The Martini Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stops at Overwinningsplein and Hippocrateslaan are both a couple of streets away, served by lines 9, 10, 19 and 85. The nearest train station is Groningen, about a ten-minute walk. All of this falls within [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €237,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3 percent above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55 percent, from €153,000 to €237,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1963 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NEBO Makelaars and NEBO Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Donderslaan 78, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €245,000, while the WOZ value is €237,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3 percent above the WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen by 55 percent between 2020 and 2025, from €153,000 to €237,000. This comparison is a factual observation, not a judgement on whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 63 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €145.58.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and largely double glazing, and there is a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1963 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details are available in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at the address level, not measurements taken inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 617 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The Aldi is about 955 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are both around 1,064 metres away. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest locations.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Prof W J Bladergroenschool, a special education school, is about 137 metres away, on your doorstep. Basisschool De Triangel, a primary school, is about 383 metres away, a couple of streets away. There are also secondary schools within a short distance, such as De Bolster at about 839 metres.
How is the public transport from here?
The nearest bus stops are Groningen, Overwinningsplein and Groningen, Hippocrateslaan, both about 380-390 metres away, served by lines 9, 10, 19 and 85. The nearest train station is Groningen, about 1,489 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Groningen, residents give an average score of 7.63 based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I live here now, with ups and downs regarding noise, for 12.5 years. Always chose to stay here because of the nice neighbours and tidy street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner." Another says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Corpus den Hoorn has about 4,450 residents. A large share of households are single-person, at 63 percent, and 15 percent of households have children. The age distribution shows 35 percent are between 25 and 45, and 21 percent are 65 or older. Most homes in the area were built between 1945 and 1970.
