Helper Brink 61-186
Coendersborg · 9722 EK Groningen
A high-rise home beside the park
This apartment sits on the eleventh floor of a portiekflat on Helper Brink, right where the building meets the park and a quiet road. The setting gives an open view, and the address is part of Coendersborg, a neighbourhood in Groningen where the housing stock is mostly from the 1945-1970 period. At €150,000, the asking price sat 63% below the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €402,192, which put it on the low side for the area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,330, and this home was listed at €2,419 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Groningen]. This home has not been online since 13 October 2026.
Inside the flat
Built in 1971, this one-bedroom apartment covers a single floor with two rooms in total and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 62 m², while the BAG registration records 66 m². The home had double glazing and was heated by block heating, and it was offered in full ownership. There was a balcony, and the monthly homeowners' association fee was €364.50. The energy label was C, which was a mid-range label, so heating costs would be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Coendersborg
Coendersborg is a quiet, established part of Groningen, and residents of the wider district of Helpman en omgeving give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes Helpman as a top neighbourhood with beautiful houses, good amenities, and a peaceful feel, while still being close to the city. Another resident simply calls it a nice little neighbourhood, noting it is quiet. A third resident, however, mentions that in the evening, when young people are around, it does not always feel safe, and they have been shouted at and followed on several occasions. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,140 residents, and a quarter of them are aged 65 or over. For a fuller picture of the area, you can read more about [the Coendersborg neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away and a Jumbo a couple of streets further. For school runs, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is on your doorstep, and the Joseph Haydn-School is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Medisch Centrum Helperpark, and the Service Apotheek Helpman pharmacy are both about a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, bus line 8 stops at Groningen, Händellaan, just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Groningen Europapark, is a ten-minute walk. The city centre is within easy reach, and the wider [municipality of Groningen] offers plenty beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price could be made here. Regarding the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 45 dB and aircraft noise at 19 dB both stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the 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 based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Huis Makelaardij Zuidbroek on Funda and the agent's own website.
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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 Helper Brink 61-186, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Coendersborg?
The asking price of €150,000 was 63% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €402,192. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,330, while this home was listed at €2,419 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 62 m². The cheapest home at the time for sale in the neighbourhood was listed at €149,000, and the most expensive at €795,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a one-bedroom apartment with two rooms in total and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 62 m², while the BAG registration records 66 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the eleventh floor of a portiekflat, with an open view over the park and a quiet road.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, and it is heated by block heating.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €364.50. This was a significant monthly cost to factor into the total outlay for the home. The fee covers the shared costs of the building, though the specific services included were not detailed in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not included in this listing. Without this figure, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price could be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is at 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications based on public data for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data notes that 20% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, but the overall foundation risk is indicated as low.
What is the flood and heat risk for this location?
The area-level climate indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the 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 based on public data, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz at 328 metres, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 565 metres, a five-minute walk away, and a Jumbo is at 854 metres, a couple of streets further. A PLUS supermarket is at 1,392 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 1,394 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
The Groningse Schoolvereniging, a primary school, is at 78 metres, on your doorstep. The Joseph Haydn-School, another primary school, is at 214 metres, just around the corner. For secondary education, the Zernike College for Atheneum, HAVO, MAVO and VBO is at 401 metres, a five-minute walk away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 8 stops at Groningen, Händellaan, at 245 metres, just around the corner. The same line also stops at Groningen, Sporcentrum Europapark at 445 metres and at Groningen, Station Europapark at 551 metres, where lines 2 and 8 stop. The nearest train station, Groningen Europapark, is at 576 metres, a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district of Helpman en omgeving give an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes Helpman as a top neighbourhood with beautiful houses, good amenities, and a peaceful feel, close to the city. Another resident calls it a nice little neighbourhood, noting it is quiet. A third resident mentions that in the evening, when young people are around, it does not always feel safe.





