A classic apartment on Helper Brink
Helper Brink 27 sits in Helpman, a leafy part of Groningen where the streets feel calm and settled. This apartment, built in 1920, is part of that older character. With an asking price of €435,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €398,355. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price, so this one sits at the upper end.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 82 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The volume is 380 m³. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected. Built in 1920, the home reflects its era in layout and proportions.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district within Groningen, and residents across the wider district give it an average score of 8.14 out of 10, 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 is "Quiet". A third resident mentions that while it is fine during the day, evenings can feel less safe when young people are around. The district has about 6,145 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 66%. For more on the Helpman neighbourhood, the local character is shaped by its pre-war housing stock and proximity to the city.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Poiesz just around the corner. For schools, Zernike College for secondary education is a couple of streets away, and the Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Helpman is just around the corner. Bus stops on the v. Iddekingeweg are a couple of streets away, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers a full range of urban facilities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €391,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €243,000 to €391,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1920 construction on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including STEK Jouw makelaar! and other listing 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.
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About Helper Brink 27, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €391,000, 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 increased by 61%, from €243,000 in 2020 to €391,000 in 2025. This comparison is a factual data point; it does not indicate whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The volume is 380 m³. The property is an apartment, built in 1920, with an energy label C. No further details about the layout, such as the position of rooms, are provided in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect average energy costs for a home of this size and age. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from public sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1920 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are indications at the address level, based on 2022 and 2023 data, and do not reflect an actual measurement inside the home. They give a general sense of the acoustic environment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just 192 metres away, so on your doorstep. Poiesz is 597 metres away, a couple of streets off. Further afield, there are two more supermarkets at about 996 metres: another Albert Heijn and a Lidl. A Jumbo is at 1,089 metres. With 45 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Zernike College for secondary education (atheneum, havo, mavo, vbo) is just 78 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. For primary education, the Joseph Haydn-School is 209 metres away, and the Groningse Schoolvereniging is 408 metres away. There are also other secondary schools within a short distance, such as Montessori Vaklyceum at 833 metres and Gomarus College at 880 metres. In total, 66 schools are within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, v. Iddekingeweg, 219 metres away, served by bus lines 50, 51 and 418. Two other stops with the same lines are within about 450 metres. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, 655 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct access to regional and national rail connections, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district, which includes Helpman, give an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the area: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, right in the city). Another simply says "Quiet". A third resident notes that while it is fine during the day, evenings can feel less safe when young people are around. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state certain property details, such as the presence of a garden, balcony, garage, or specific installations like insulation or heating systems. As a result, it is not possible to describe these features. The available information covers the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, living area, volume, year of construction and energy label.
