A calm apartment in Helpman
This apartment on Hora Siccamasingel 212 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Helpman, a district of Groningen. The home was built in 1961 and carried an energy label E, which was the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. At €225,000, the asking price sat 38% below the average last known asking price of €365,254 for apartments in Groningen, which was sharp compared to the local market. This home has not been online since 2 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this one-bedroom apartment spans 67 m² across a single floor, with one bathroom and a volume of 253 m³. The living area was listed as 68 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent listed 67 m². The home has a garden on the east, accessible via the back, plus a front garden, side garden and a balcony. It features partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. Ownership was freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €163.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district where residents give an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and describes it as having nice houses, good facilities and being quiet, yet close to the city. Another resident notes: "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply calls it "Quiet". A third resident mentions that while it is a fine neighbourhood, they have felt unsafe in the evening when young people are around. The district has 6,165 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 66%. For more context, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Montessori Vaklyceum is a five-minute walk, and the Zernike College for ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO is also within walking distance. The Service Apotheek Helpman pharmacy is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Groningen, H. Siccamasingel with line 8 is just around the corner, and Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers a range of services and facilities nearby, as detailed on the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €266,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price lay 15% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €182,000 to €266,000. Regarding address risks, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data, noting the home was built in 1961 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Hopma Makelaardij and Hopma Makelaardij 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Hora Siccamasingel 212, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 was 15% below the WOZ value of €266,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 46%, from €182,000 to €266,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was listed as 67 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration stated 68 m². The home has a garden on the east, accessible via the back, plus a front garden, side garden and a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. The home had partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €163. This was stated in the listing. The home is freehold ownership, meaning you own the property outright. The contribution covers the shared costs of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1961 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone, with 88% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 340 metres, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl at 553 metres. A Poiesz is at 921 metres and a Jumbo at 981 metres. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Montessori Vaklyceum for secondary education is at 437 metres, and the Zernike College for ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO is at 593 metres. For primary education, De Tamarisk is at 600 metres and the Joseph Haydn-School at 674 metres. There are 65 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Groningen, H. Siccamasingel with line 8 is at 242 metres. The stop Groningen, v. K. Verschuurlaan with lines 50, 51 and 418 is at 375 metres, and Groningen, Geert Teispad with line 8 is also at 375 metres. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark at 1,166 metres.
How did the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² was €3,358, based on the agent listing. The neighbourhood average asking price per m² was €3,869. The average asking price in the neighbourhood was €365,254, while the median was €345,000. This home's asking price of €225,000 was 38% below the neighbourhood average.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and describes nice houses, good facilities and a quiet atmosphere close to the city. Another resident calls it a "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply says "Quiet". A third resident mentions feeling unsafe in the evening when young people are around.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is also low. The flood risk for 2050 is indicated as low as well. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
