A calm apartment in De Wijert-Zuid
This apartment on the Hélène Swarthlaan sits in De Wijert-Zuid, a residential area in the southern part of Groningen. The street is quiet, and the setting is described as a residential neighbourhood. With an asking price of €319,000, the price is keen compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €484,417. For context, apartments in Groningen are listed across a range of prices, and this home sits below the local average.
The home itself
Built in 1975, this apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². The home has a garden of 53 m², accessible from the rear, and is heated by block heating. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €304.46. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in De Wijert-Zuid
Residents of the wider district, which includes De Wijert-Zuid, give their living environment an average score of 8.14, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, right in the city). Another notes: "It's a fine neighbourhood, only in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times." The district has a mix of ages, with about a quarter of residents aged 65 or older. For more on the area, see the De Wijert-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Lidl are just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The Brederoschool for primary education is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Vaklyceum for secondary education is even closer. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Wiljes is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stops at Van Lenneplaan and Vestdijklaan are just around the corner, with line 8, and the stop at v. K. Verschuurbrug offers lines 5, 158, 300, 305, 309, 312, 400, 409, 410, and 418. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about 1.9 km away. The municipality of Groningen provides the broader context for these facilities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €315,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €215,000 to €315,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Climate risks are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress projected for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pandomo Makelaars and other platforms.
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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 Hélène Swarthlaan 65, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €319,000 is 34% below the average asking price in De Wijert-Zuid, which is €484,417. The price per square metre is €3,505, based on the agent's listed living area of 91 m². This is 10% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the lower side compared to other homes in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and has a living area of 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². The home also includes a rear garden of 53 m², accessible from the back. The property is heated by block heating and is offered as full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €315,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 47%, from €215,000 in 2020 to €315,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and the current flood risk is also low, with medium heat stress projected for 2050.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about 484 metres away, and Jumbo is about 773 metres away. For schools, the Brederoschool for primary education is about 453 metres away, and the Montessori Vaklyceum for secondary education is about 329 metres away. These distances make daily errands and school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district, which includes De Wijert-Zuid, rate their living environment with an average score of 8.14, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the area for its beautiful houses and good amenities, while another mentions that it feels less safe in the evening when young people are around. The district has a mix of ages, with about a quarter of residents aged 65 or older.
What public transport options are available?
Several bus stops are within a short walk. The stop at Van Lenneplaan and Vestdijklaan both serve line 8, and the stop at v. K. Verschuurbrug offers lines 5, 158, 300, 305, 309, 312, 400, 409, 410, and 418. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about 1.9 km away, providing rail connections from the area.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The monthly HOA fee is €304.46. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, such as maintenance of common areas or building insurance. It is a recurring cost to consider alongside the mortgage and utilities. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
