A ground-floor apartment in the Professorenbuurt
This ground-floor apartment on Heymanslaan 5 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 for a quiet moment. With 82 m² of living space and an asking price of €360,000, this home is one of the apartments in Groningen currently on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1935, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists a rear garden of 113 m², accessible from the back, and the property is in full ownership. According to the agent, the home has HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
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 adds: "The neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment where you can enjoy walking, running, cycling etc." Some residents mention rubbish next to the bins and busy bike parking, but the overall picture is positive. The neighbourhood has 6,430 inhabitants, with a large share of young adults. This is the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood, a place where many homes date from before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and 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 also close by. The GP practice A.J. van Verseveld is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersbrug and Wielewaalplein are nearby, with lines 3, 4, 163 and 61, 63, 65, 165. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €360,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €225,000 to €360,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data, and the soil is clay. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain 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 via multiple channels, including Makelaardij o.g. Drenthe.
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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 Heymanslaan 5, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €360,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value, which is also €360,000 based on the reference date 1 January 2025. This means the asking price closely follows the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen by 60% between 2020 and 2025, from €225,000 to €360,000. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 82 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a rear garden of 113 m², accessible from the back. The property is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has HR+ glazing and wall insulation, which supports the label. The heating runs on a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1935 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. 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 also close. The GP practice A.J. van Verseveld is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is also within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. The stop at Zaagmuldersbrug is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 4 and 163. The Wielewaalplein stop is just around the corner, with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk away. These connections make it easy to travel within the city and beyond.
What do residents say about 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." Another mentions: "The neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment." Some residents note that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins, and bike parking can be tight due to the many students.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Professorenbuurt has 6,430 inhabitants. A large share, 38%, are between 15 and 25 years old, and 36% are between 25 and 45. This reflects the mix of students and young professionals. Households are mostly single-person, at 72%, and only 9% of households have children. The housing stock is old, with 93.6% of homes built before 1945.
