Hoornsediep 142
Rivierenbuurt, Groningen
AreaA compact apartment in lively Rivierenbuurt
This apartment on Hoornsediep 142 sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a neighbourhood in the Oud-Zuid district of Groningen. It is a busy, urban area with a high density of addresses, and the home itself is part of a building from 1961. With an asking price of €225,000, this is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it sits 38% below the average asking price of €365,325 there. That puts the price on the low side for the area, especially when you look at apartments in Groningen as a whole.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 61 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home has block heating, and the total volume comes to 201 m³. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Rivierenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a top location: "It's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes." Another is less positive, mentioning "many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third notes that "the neighbourhood isn't really green" despite being relatively accessible. The area is home to around 4,700 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more context, you can read about the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is on your doorstep, just 49 metres away, with a PLUS a couple of streets further. For schools, Parcival College is a five-minute walk, and there are several primary schools nearby. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Paterswoldseweg, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Wiljes is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well covered: the bus stop at Julianaplein is on your doorstep with lines 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 85, 400, 409, 410 and 418, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €214,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €167,000 to €214,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including MakelaarWij B.V. on 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 Hoornsediep 142, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Rivierenbuurt?
The asking price of €225,000 is the lowest among the 12 homes currently for sale in the Rivierenbuurt. It sits 38% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €365,325. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,223, while this home is listed at €3,689 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the area is €377,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 61 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². The total volume is 201 m³. The home has block heating, and the energy label is B, which is an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €214,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €225,000 sits 5% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 28%, from €167,000 in 2020 to €214,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are close to this apartment?
The Aldi is just 49 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is 457 metres away, and a Jumbo is 734 metres away. There is also an AH to go at 735 metres and a Coop at 895 metres. Within a five-kilometre radius, there are 50 supermarkets in total.
How do residents rate the Rivierenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84, based on six reviews. One resident praises the location, saying it is close enough to the centre to reach it within five minutes while still feeling quiet and cosy. Another resident mentions noise and issues with drug use and dog waste on the streets. A third notes the neighbourhood is not particularly green.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop at Julianaplein is 64 metres away, with lines 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 85, 400, 409, 410 and 418. Two other stops, L. Springerlaan and Kamerlingh Onnesstraat, are around 420 to 430 metres away, both served by line 19. Groningen train station is 728 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The building dates from 1961, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What schools are near this apartment?
Parcival College, a secondary school, is 235 metres away. Gomarus College at Vondelpad 2 is 346 metres away, and the Gomarus College upper school for havo/vwo is 437 metres away. There is also a special primary school, Fiduciaschool, at 419 metres, and De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw at 429 metres.
How does the floor area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 61 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². That is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 91 m². The asking price of €225,000 is the lowest among the 12 homes currently for sale in the Rivierenbuurt, and it sits 38% below the average asking price of €365,325.
