A quiet spot in Kostverloren
Frans van Mierisstraat 34 is a ground-floor apartment in Kostverloren, a residential pocket of Groningen's Oud-West district. The street sits in a calm, family-friendly part of town, where the city centre is a short bike ride away. This three-room flat, built in 1959, is on the market for €249,000.
The apartment itself
The apartment spans one floor and includes two bedrooms and one bathroom. It has a balcony, and the living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home is heated by block heating, and the ownership is freehold. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €155. The energy label is B.
Life in Kostverloren
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.4, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood" with a mix of families, students, and elderly people, plus a communal garden. Another notes that nuisance is rare, "that can be counted on one hand per year." The area has a Spar, a cafeteria, a hairdresser, and a primary school within a three-minute walk, according to a resident. Around 69% of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.4. For more context, see the Kostverloren neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Spar is on your doorstep, just 40 metres away, and a Jumbo is a five-minute walk. Primary school OJS De Petteflet is just around the corner, and secondary school CSG Augustinus is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep and Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep are both a five-minute walk. Bus stops on Rembrandt van Rijnstraat and J. van Goyenstraat, served by lines 8, 139, 7, 35, and 39, are a couple of streets away. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. This all sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €241,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose 45%, from €166,000 to €241,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. Road traffic noise is above the norm at 49 dB, while rail and aircraft noise stay below. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1959 construction on clay soil. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including and 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Frans van Mierisstraat 34, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €249,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €241,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen 45%, from €166,000 in 2020 to €241,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a one-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It has a balcony. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home is heated by block heating, and the ownership is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label is based on the home's characteristics, but it does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data at area level. This is based on the home being built in 1959 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 45 dB, and aircraft noise is 17 dB, both below the norm. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Spar is just 40 metres away, on your doorstep. A Jumbo is about 522 metres away, a five-minute walk, and a Coop is 843 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including another Coop and an Albert Heijn.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Primary school OJS De Petteflet is 102 metres away, just around the corner. Secondary school CSG Augustinus is 518 metres away, a couple of streets away. There is also a special education school, Erasmusschool, at 327 metres, and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium at 816 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops are nearby: Groningen, Rembrandt v Rijnstr. is 212 metres away with lines 8 and 139, and Groningen, J. van Goyenstraat is 342 metres away with lines 7, 35, and 39. Groningen train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents rate Kostverloren an average of 7.4 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident calls it a "nice quiet neighbourhood" with a mix of families, students, and elderly people, plus a communal garden. Another says nuisance is rare, "that can be counted on one hand per year."
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €155. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and the building.
