A waterside home in the Florabuurt
This ground-floor apartment sits right on the water in the Florabuurt, a lively corner of Groningen's Oosterparkwijk district. With the canal practically on your doorstep and an open view, it feels a world away from the bustle, yet the city centre is a short cycle away. The asking price of €249,000 is 32% below the average asking price of €368,000 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side compared with other [apartments in Groningen].
Inside the apartment
Built in 1955, this one-bedroom home spans a single floor with one bathroom. The living area is listed at 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The property comes with a rear garden facing southwest, accessible via the back alley. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €224.59.
Life in the Florabuurt
Residents of the wider Oosterparkwijk district give their area an average score of 7.36 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident calls it a "great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen", while another simply enjoys living there with their parents. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 1,480 people, many of them in single-person households. It is a very strongly urban area, with a high density of addresses. For a closer look at what [the Florabuurt neighbourhood] has to offer, the local data paints a picture of a compact, well-served part of the city.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a Lidl a ten-minute walk further on. For school runs, the Oosterhoogebrugschool is a five-minute walk, and IKC Borgman Oosterpark is a couple of streets beyond that. The nearest GP practice and pharmacy are both within a ten-minute walk, and the university medical centre is a little further out. Bus stops on the Florakade and Oostersluis, served by lines 6 and 406, are just around the corner, while Groningen Noord train station is about 2.4 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €237,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 76%, from €135,000 to €237,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, a level based on the clay soil and the age of the buildings here. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with flood risk from surrounding waters low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, all through Noorderborg Makelaars.
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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 Florakade 250, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €249,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €237,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 76%, from €135,000 to €237,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The property has a rear garden facing southwest, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes. The property does have double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated. This is based on the clay soil and the fact that the building dates from 1955, when homes in this postcode area were often built on wooden piles or shallow foundations. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 584 metres away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is 782 metres away, a couple of streets further, and a Lidl is about 1.1 km away, a ten-minute walk. There are 47 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Oosterhoogebrugschool, about 453 metres away, a five-minute walk. IKC Borgman Oosterpark is 620 metres away. For secondary education, H.N. Werkmancollege Sprint is about 849 metres away and Topsport Talentschool Groningen is 864 metres away. There are 75 schools within a 5 km radius.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Florakade, about 235 metres away, served by lines 6 and 406. The stops at Oostersluis and Oliemuldersweg are also close by, both around 380 metres away, on the same lines. Groningen Noord train station is about 2.4 km from the property.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Oosterparkwijk district give their area an average score of 7.36 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a "great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen", while another says they enjoy living in the neighbourhood with their parents. These reviews cover the district as a whole, not just the Florabuurt itself.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out at €4,882 per m², based on the agent's listed living area of 51 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,253, so this home is priced well above that average. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €368,000, while the median is €255,000.
