Hereplein 15
Binnenstad-Zuid, Groningen
AreaA city-centre apartment with a story
This apartment on Hereplein 15 sits in the middle of Groningen's lively Binnenstad-Zuid, where the streets hum with students, shoppers and cyclists. It is a 1964 build with an energy label C, and at €250,000 it is priced keenly compared with the neighbourhood average. In fact, the asking price sits 13% below the WOZ value, which is an unusual position for a city-centre home. For context, apartments in Groningen typically ask more per square metre than this one does.
What the agent tells us
The agent describes a two-room apartment with one bedroom, one bathroom and a single floor, covering 53 m² according to the listing (the BAG registration says 55 m²). There is a balcony, full ownership, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The insulation is described as largely double glazing, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €217 per month. The property is offered in the centre of Groningen, and the agent lists it as an apartment.
Life around Hereplein
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as "nice lively neighbourhood" with "everything you need", though they note it "can be noisy at night". A third resident appreciates that "almost everything within walking distance", but misses greenery: "there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." The area is dominated by young adults, with 49% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 83% of households being single-person. The Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood is compact and dense, with a housing stock that is mostly rented.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo just around the corner. The GP, De Stadshuisarts, is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. For schools, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is a five-minute walk, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop at Hereplein is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the university hospital is a ten-minute walk too. The municipality of Groningen is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €288,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €250,000 is 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €177,000 to €288,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil and a possible wooden or shallow foundation, with a falling groundwater level towards 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hopma Makelaardij 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.
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About Hereplein 15, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €250,000, while the WOZ value is €288,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price sits 13% below the WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but the gap is notable. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €177,000 to €288,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom, one bathroom and one floor. The living area is listed as 53 m², while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The insulation is described as largely double glazing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €217 per month, as stated in the listing. This is a monthly contribution for the shared costs of the building. The exact coverage of this fee, such as maintenance or insurance, is not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1964 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 39 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their norms. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are indications at the area level, not measurements inside this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 134 metres, with Ekoplaza at 235 metres and Jumbo at 255 metres. There is also an AH to go at 501 metres and another Albert Heijn at 530 metres. In total, there are 49 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is very convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Oosterpoort at 513 metres, followed by De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw at 673 metres. For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is at 720 metres. There are 80 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, secondary and special education.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop at Hereplein is on your doorstep at 57 metres, with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. The Zuiderdiep stop is at 187 metres with additional lines. Groningen train station is at 502 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as "nice lively neighbourhood" with "everything you need", but notes it "can be noisy at night". A third resident appreciates that "almost everything within walking distance", but misses greenery in the streets.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The agent states the home has largely double glazing, which helps with insulation.
