A compact apartment in the Professorenbuurt
This apartment on the Heymanslaan sits in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. The area is home to a mix of students, families and long-time residents, and the Hamburgervijver is just around the corner. The asking price of €295,000 is 25% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €394,217. Compared with other apartments in Groningen, this one is compact and budget-friendly.
What the agent tells us
The listing describes a one-bedroom apartment on the first floor, with two bedrooms and one bathroom according to the agent. The usable floor area is given as 23 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home was built in 1935 and has an energy label C. The agent does not mention any garden, balcony or garage.
Life in the Professorenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident notes: "The neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment." A third mentions that "there is often rubbish next to the bins" and that "the houses are very old." The neighbourhood counts 6,430 inhabitants, and 72% of households are single-person. For more context, see the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Lidl is on your doorstep, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. De Kleine Wereld primary school is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersbrug and Wielewaalplein are on your doorstep, with lines 3, 4 and 163, and 61, 63, 65 and 165 respectively. Groningen Noord station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers a wide range of facilities, as described on the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €286,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €253,000 in 2023 to €271,000 in 2024 and €286,000 in 2025. At the address level, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1935 construction on clay soil and the area-level data. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via MAXX Groningen.
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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 Heymanslaan 3B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €286,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 25% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €394,217. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,465, while this listing asks €12,826 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has one room, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. It is located on the first floor. The usable floor area is listed as 23 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home was built in 1935 and has an energy label C. The agent does not mention a garden, balcony or garage.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €286,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. In 2023 the value was €253,000, and in 2024 it was €271,000. This means the value has increased over the past few years. The asking price is 3% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the home was built in 1935 on clay soil, and the Klimaateffectatlas indicates that 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Lidl is on your doorstep, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Kleine Wereld is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, and the pharmacy Apotheek Poll is just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 4 and 163. The stop Groningen, Wielewaalplein is also close, with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk away. The stops provide connections within the city and beyond, though specific destinations are not listed.
What do residents say about the Professorenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant neighbours and the nearby Hamburgervijver, while another highlights the many facilities and parks. Some residents note that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins, and that the houses are old. The neighbourhood has a mix of students and families, and most residents feel safe.
Why is the floor area different in the BAG registration and the agent's listing?
The BAG registration records a living area of 72 m², while the agent's listing states 23 m². Both figures are provided here for reference. The asking price per m² is based on the agent's floor area of 23 m², which comes to €12,826 per m².
