A calm spot near the bustle
This apartment on Fongersplaats 121 sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. The area has a lived-in feel, with houses close together and a mix of ages among residents. The asking price is €385,000. For context, there are currently 13 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €338,762. If you're weighing options, it's worth comparing with other apartments in Groningen.
The apartment itself
The home was built in 1980 and has an energy label B. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 94 m², which works out at €4,096 per m². The listing does not provide further details on the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, or any information about a garden, balcony, or garage. The agent has not specified any insulation, heating, or ownership details either. So the picture is limited to the basics: a 1980s apartment with a B label and a floor area of 94 m².
Life in the Rivierenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a top location: "It's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes. This will only get better when the new station is finished." Another resident is less positive, mentioning "many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third review notes that "the neighbourhood isn't really green. There are many houses close together, despite that it is a relatively accessible neighbourhood." The area is home to about 4,615 people, with a high share of single-person households at 73%. For more on the area, see the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is a couple of streets away, and Parcival College for secondary education is similarly close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht is on your doorstep, while the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Oosterpoort, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Groningen, Vechtstraat is just around the corner with lines 50 and 51, and Groningen Hoofdstation is a five-minute walk away, offering many bus lines. The train station Groningen is also within a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Groningen B.V.
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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 Fongersplaats 121, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Rivierenbuurt?
The asking price for this apartment is €385,000. In the Rivierenbuurt, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €338,762, with a median of €349,000. The price per square metre here is €4,096, based on the BAG living area of 94 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,026. These figures are provided for context; no judgement on the asking price is given.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. The only details provided are the year of construction (1980), the energy label (B), and the living area of 94 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not supplied further information about the interior layout or outdoor space.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the available data for this property. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or information about the value's development over the past five years can be provided.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation condition are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks here?
The climate risk data for this address shows a low risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain), a low current flood risk, and a low flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 235 metres, which is just around the corner. An Aldi is at 538 metres, and an AH to go is at 646 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a short walk: a PLUS at 677 metres and an Albert Heijn at 882 metres. In total, there are 52 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are near Fongersplaats 121?
For primary education, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is at 297 metres, and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 668 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at 305 metres, and Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is at 606 metres. There is also a special primary school, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp, at 500 metres.
How far is the nearest GP and pharmacy?
The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht at 120 metres, which is on your doorstep. The nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Oosterpoort at 898 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital is the Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen at 1,596 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Vechtstraat at 184 metres, served by lines 50 and 51. Groningen, Zuiderplantsoen is at 297 metres with lines 50, 51, and 418. Groningen Hoofdstation (Perron A oostzijde) is at 483 metres and offers many bus lines. The nearest train station is Groningen at 638 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents rate the Rivierenbuurt an average of 6.84 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident calls it a top location, noting it's close to the centre yet quiet and cosy. Another mentions issues with drug users, dog mess, and noise. A third says the neighbourhood isn't very green but is relatively accessible. The reviews reflect mixed experiences.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about a garden, balcony, or garage. It also omits information on insulation, heating, and ownership. The only property details provided are the year of construction, the energy label, and the living area.
