A fifth-floor flat in the heart of Hoogezand
This apartment sits right in the centre of Hoogezand, in the Westerpark neighbourhood, part of the district Foxham en Hoogezand-Noord. It is a portiekflat, a classic walk-up apartment building, on the fifth floor. The asking price of €167,500 is 36% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €261,900. That comparison is based on the neighbourhood average, so it gives a sense of where this home sits in the local market. For a broader view, you can compare it with other apartments in Midden-Groningen.
The home itself
According to the agent, the flat has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over five floors in the building. The living area is listed as 56 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €250. The property was built in 1980 and has an energy label D, which means energy costs are likely to be moderate.
Life in Westerpark
Westerpark is a mixed neighbourhood, with around 915 residents. A resident of the district describes it as "mixed, like cotton": apartments, townhouses, flats and terraced houses all sit side by side. Another resident notes that the Hoofdstraat is "regularly a racetrack" and that there are no neighbourhood shops for daily groceries, though a butcher remains. Based on five reviews, residents of the district give an average score of 6.77. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. For more on the area, you can read about the Westerpark neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS De Ontdekking is on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Lichtbron is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk 't Hooge Zand is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek MC Hoogezand-Sappemeer is a couple of streets further. The bus stop Hoogezand, Jan Huitzingstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 471, 515 and 517, and the train station Hoogezand-Sappemeer is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Midden-Groningen covers this area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data, based on public sources, gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050, and heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hartog Makelaardij en Assurantiën and Hartog Makelaardij en Assurantiën.
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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 Hoofdstraat 34B, Hoogezand
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €167,500 is 36% below the average asking price in the Westerpark neighbourhood, which is €261,900. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,646, while this home is listed at €2,991 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 56 m². The neighbourhood has 10 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €175,000 to €395,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the fifth floor of a portiekflat building. The living area is listed as 56 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has a balcony and is heated by block heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €250.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices, but label D is not the most efficient label, so heating and electricity bills are likely to be noticeable.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in the listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. You would need to check the municipal records for the WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific building. A low risk means that foundation issues are less likely, but it does not guarantee that the building is free of any structural concerns.
What are the flood and climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of waterlogging during intense rainfall. The current flood risk is medium, and it is expected to remain medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not predictions for this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 796 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 833 metres and Aldi at 928 metres. For primary education, OBS De Ontdekking is 156 metres away, and Basisschool De Lichtbron is 326 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including CBS Het Galjoen at 499 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Hoogezand, Jan Huitzingstraat, just 44 metres away, with bus lines 471, 515 and 517. Another stop, Hoogezand, Kerkstraat, is 179 metres away and serves lines 171, 471, 515, 516 and 517. The train station Hoogezand-Sappemeer is 963 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.77 based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "mixed, like cotton," with a variety of housing types, but notes that the Hoofdstraat has become very busy and that there are no shops left except a butcher. Another resident says the Hoofdstraat is "regularly a racetrack" and that there are no neighbourhood shops for daily groceries.
