Hoofdstraat 78R
Westerpark, Midden-Groningen
AreaA bright apartment in Hoogezand
This apartment sits in Westerpark, a mixed residential area in Hoogezand where the Hoofdstraat runs through the middle. The home is on the second floor of a portiekflat, built in 2009, and is offered for €280,000. With a living area of 89 m², that works out at €3,146 per m², which is on the high side compared with the average of €2,630 per m² for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the asking price is also above the average of €263,688 for the eight homes on the market here, though the median sits at €282,250. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Midden-Groningen].
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent describes the property as fully owned, with double glazing and full insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the home is located in the centre and in a residential area. The HOA fee is €149.07 per month. The living area is listed as 89 m² by both the agent and the BAG registration, so there is no discrepancy to note.
Life in Westerpark
Residents of the district of Foxham en Hoogezand-Noord, which includes this neighbourhood, give their surroundings an average score of 6.77, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "mixed, like cotton", noting the variety of housing: "there are apartments, townhouses, flats, terraced houses, really a bit of everything, very mixed, but perfectly liveable". Another is more sober, calling it a "sober residential area" and mentioning that the Hoofdstraat is "regularly a racetrack". A third resident echoes the point about traffic, saying the street "is becoming very busy, it was much quieter 10 years ago". The neighbourhood itself has around 915 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 45%. For a fuller picture of the area, you can read more about [the Westerpark neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest primary school, OBS De Ontdekking, is just around the corner, and Basisschool De Lichtbron is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, with Jumbo and Aldi slightly further. The GP practice 't Hooge Zand is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets beyond that. Public transport is handy: the bus stop at Jan Huitzingstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 471, 515 and 517, and the train station Hoogezand-Sappemeer is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Midden-Groningen].
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows a road traffic noise level of 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway and aircraft noise are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, remaining medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Startbox Makelaars and Startbox Makelaars on Funda.
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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 78R, Hoogezand
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Westerpark?
The asking price of €280,000 is above the average of €263,688 for the eight homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and just below the median of €282,250. At €3,146 per m², it is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,630 per m². Prices here range from €175,000 to €365,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a portiekflat, located on the second floor, with a balcony. The living area is 89 m², and the volume is 291 m³. The home was built in 2009.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the property has double glazing and full insulation, which supports the efficient label.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but it is not stated here. As a result, there is no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price, and no information on how the value has developed over the past five years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular property. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the vicinity.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
Albert Heijn is about 870 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Jumbo is slightly closer at 915 metres, and Aldi is just over a kilometre away. There are also Lidl stores at about 1.1 and 1.7 kilometres. Within five kilometres, there are eight supermarkets in total.
Which schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is OBS De Ontdekking, about 200 metres away, followed by Basisschool De Lichtbron at 227 metres and CBS Het Galjoen at 399 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 500 metres away. There are 19 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop at Jan Huitzingstraat is just 83 metres away, with lines 471, 515 and 517. The Kerkstraat stop, about 285 metres away, offers lines 171, 471, 515, 516 and 517. The nearest train station is Hoogezand-Sappemeer, about 860 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Foxham en Hoogezand-Noord give their surroundings an average score of 6.77, based on five reviews. One resident appreciates the mix of housing, calling it "very mixed, but perfectly liveable", while another notes the Hoofdstraat is "becoming very busy". A common theme is the lack of local shops, with one resident saying "it's such a shame there are no shops".
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is medium, and it is expected to remain medium in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not a specific assessment of this property. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to be medium by 2050.
How many homes are for sale in Westerpark?
There are currently eight homes for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €263,688, with a median of €282,250. Prices range from €175,000 to €365,000. The average living area of these homes is 103 m², and the average price per m² is €2,630.
