Hora Siccamasingel 212
Helpman, Groningen
AreaA quiet spot in Helpman
This apartment on Hora Siccamasingel 212 sits in Helpman, a calm residential area in Groningen. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential neighbourhood, and the home is a portiekflat from 1961. With a price of €225,000, it is on the low side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €722,229. For context, the asking price is 69% below that average, and the home is one of 34 apartments currently for sale in the area. If you're looking at [apartments in Groningen]( /koopwoningen/groningen/appartementen/), this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 67 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 68 m². The home has a garden on three sides (front, side, and back), with the back garden facing east and accessible via the back. There's also a balcony. The property is fully owned, and the agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €163.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district with about 6,165 residents, and it's a mix of housing types, with a significant share of pre-war buildings. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and adds, "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp". Another notes it's a "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply says "Quiet". However, a third review mentions that while it's fine during the day, "in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street. For more on the area, see [the Helpman neighbourhood]( /buurt/helpman-groningen/).
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, there's an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. A Poiesz and a Jumbo are within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Montessori Vaklyceum is a five-minute walk, and the Zernike College is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, about a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Helpman is just around the corner. The Martini Ziekenhuis is a bit further. For public transport, bus stop Groningen, H. Siccamasingel is on your doorstep with line 8, and other stops with lines 50, 51, and 418 are a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about a ten-minute walk. All this is within [the municipality of Groningen]( /gemeente/groningen/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €266,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €182,000 to €266,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the home was built in 1961 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention area. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hopma Makelaardij on Funda and other listings. The main agent is Hopma Makelaardij.
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Frequently asked questions
About Hora Siccamasingel 212, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €225,000, while the WOZ value is €266,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 15% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but this gap is notable. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 46%, from €182,000 in 2020 to €266,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 67 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration states 68 m². There is a garden on three sides (front, side, and back), with the back garden facing east and accessible via the back. A balcony is also present.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1961 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 88% of properties in the postcode area built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There is an Albert Heijn just around the corner at 340 metres. Another Albert Heijn and a Lidl are both at 553 metres, a couple of streets away. A Poiesz is at 921 metres and a Jumbo at 981 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Montessori Vaklyceum is a five-minute walk away at 437 metres, and another location of the same school is at 470 metres. The Zernike College for atheneum, havo, mavo, and vbo is at 593 metres. For primary education, De Tamarisk is at 600 metres and the Joseph Haydn-School at 674 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, H. Siccamasingel, just around the corner at 242 metres, served by line 8. Other stops at 375 metres include Groningen, v. K. Verschuurlaan with lines 50, 51, and 418, and Groningen, Geert Teispad with line 8. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark at 1166 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Helpman is a residential area in Groningen with about 6,165 residents. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the "mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig" and being close to the city, while another simply says it's quiet. However, one review mentions safety concerns in the evening. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific street.
Is there a garden or balcony?
Yes, the apartment has a garden on three sides: a front garden, a side garden, and a back garden. The back garden faces east and is accessible via the back. There is also a balcony. The garden and balcony are mentioned in the agent's description.
