A city apartment on the Hereplein
This apartment sits right in the middle of Groningen's lively centre, on the Hereplein. It is a compact home on the fourth floor, built in 1964, with an energy label C. The asking price of €270,000 is sharp compared to the average asking price of €672,703 for apartments in Groningen, sitting 60% below that neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully owned. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly HOA fee is €201.
Life in Binnenstad-Zuid
Binnenstad-Zuid is a compact, densely populated part of the city centre, with around 7,000 residents. Most households are single people, and the average household size is just 1.2. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another notes: "Nice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." A third mentions it can be noisy at night. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes, which is something to weigh up alongside the positive reviews. For more context, see the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, is a ten-minute walk, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP, De Stadshuisarts, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop at Hereplein is on your doorstep, with many lines including 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. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €300,000. The asking price is 10% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €200,000 to €300,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Desegno and listings on Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland, Funda and Huispedia.
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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 23, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the area?
The asking price of €270,000 is 60% below the average asking price of €672,703 for homes in Binnenstad-Zuid. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,961, while this home is listed at €5,000 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The asking price is also 10% below the WOZ value of €300,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 54 m², while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor. The volume is 178 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €300,000. The asking price of €270,000 is 10% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €200,000 to €300,000. The value peaked at €284,000 in 2022, dipped slightly to €277,000 in 2023, then rose again to €285,000 in 2024 and €300,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was 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 property.
What supermarkets and shops are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 134 metres, with Ekoplaza at 235 metres and Jumbo at 255 metres. There are 49 supermarkets within 5 km. The nearest restaurant is just 100 metres away, and a park or garden is 300 metres away. The city centre offers plenty of shops within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
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 at 187 metres adds many more lines. Groningen train station is 502 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Binnenstad-Zuid an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another mentions: "Nice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." A third notes it can be noisy at night. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent states the home has double glazing, which helps with heat retention.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The monthly HOA fee is €201. This covers the shared costs of the building. The home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
