A sunny apartment in the Herewegbuurt
This apartment on the Hereweg sits in the Herewegbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district where the streets are full of students, young professionals and families. The area has a distinctly social feel, with people greeting each other easily and a community centre that hosts plenty of activities. With a last known asking price of €315,000, this home was priced in line with the market, especially when you consider that apartments in Groningen average around €350,000. This home has not been online since 24 August 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1981, this apartment on the second floor offers 74 square metres of living space across three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The home comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. There was a sunny terrace to enjoy, and the monthly homeowners' association fee came to €69.55.
Life in the Herewegbuurt
Residents of the wider Oud-Zuid district give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on nineteen reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people are there for each other and easily strike up a conversation, noting the many pubs and the lively atmosphere. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, and that they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 1,620 people, many of them in single-person households, and it is a very strongly urban area with a high address density. For a closer look at what the Herewegbuurt neighbourhood has to offer, the data paints a picture of a compact, bustling part of the city.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are close by, with the Vechtstraat stop on your doorstep serving lines 50 and 51, and the Hereplein stop a couple of streets away with many more lines. Groningen's main train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Groningen offers plenty of options for getting around.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €316,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price was virtually equal to that valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €197,000 to €316,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 69 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is low, and the climate data shows low risks for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress, with a medium indication for heat stress by 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 multiple channels, including iQ Makelaars Groningen on Pararius, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Hereweg 26B, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €315,000 was virtually equal to the WOZ value of €316,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had risen by 60%, from €197,000 in 2020 to €316,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment on the second floor has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 74 square metres, and the home has a volume of 234 cubic metres. There is a sunny terrace, and the property is sold as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee was €69.55.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home also has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a measure of the energy performance of the home, and a B label means the home is reasonably efficient in terms of energy use.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 69 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 51 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 49 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What are the foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of the buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. Additionally, 44% of the buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A PLUS is just around the corner at 345 metres, with another PLUS at 475 metres. An AH to go is at 553 metres, an Albert Heijn at 584 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 661 metres. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Vechtstraat, just 151 metres away, serving lines 50 and 51. The Hereplein stop at 414 metres offers many more lines, including 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. Groningen's main train station is 547 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is 400 metres away and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is 401 metres away. There is also a special primary school, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp, at 405 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is 551 metres away and Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is 920 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Herewegbuurt is a very strongly urban area with around 1,620 residents, many of them in single-person households. Residents of the wider Oud-Zuid district give their living environment an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on nineteen reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people are there for each other, while another says it is cosy and fairly safe.
How many homes were at the time for sale in this neighbourhood?
There were at the time 9 homes for sale in the Herewegbuurt, with prices ranging from €230,000 to €575,000. The average asking price was €350,000, and the median price was also €350,000. The average price per square metre was €3,883, and the average living area of homes for sale was 96 square metres.
