A classic apartment in Helpman
This apartment on Hora Siccamasingel 306 sits in Helpman, a well-known part of Groningen. Built in 1956, it's a typical post-war apartment with three rooms and two bedrooms. The last known asking price of €335,000 was sharp compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stood at €722,229. For context, apartments in Groningen were listed at an average of €3,948 per square metre. This home has not been online since 17 August 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment had a living area of 77 m², while the BAG registration listed 79 m². The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms. The property was offered for sale via multiple channels.
Helpman: a quiet corner of the city
Helpman is a residential area with a mix of housing, from pre-war villas to post-war apartments. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (Beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, right in the city. top). Another notes: "Quiet". However, a third resident mentions that in the evening, when young people are around, it can feel unsafe. The neighbourhood has a diverse population, with many single-person households. The Helpman neighbourhood is home to about 6,165 people.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, you'll find an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and a Lidl a couple of streets away. There are several schools nearby, including the Montessori Vaklyceum and the Zernike College. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, and the Service Apotheek Helpman is just around the corner. Public transport is convenient: bus line 8 stops on your doorstep, and lines 50, 51, and 418 are a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers a wide range of amenities. According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is elevated, as the home was built in 1956 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 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 Hup & Fidom Garantiemakelaars.
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About Hora Siccamasingel 306, Groningen
What was the asking price per square metre?
The asking price was €335,000. Based on the agent's stated living area of 77 m², that worked out to €4,351 per square metre. This was higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,948 per square metre for homes at the time for sale. The average asking price in Helpman was €722,229, but the median was €340,000, so this apartment was close to the median.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, including two bedrooms. The living area was listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration stated 79 m². The property was built in 1956 and has an energy label D.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation, which was determined annually and might differ from the asking price. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level foundation risk indication is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1956 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 60% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific property.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 8 stops at Groningen, H. Siccamasingel, just around the corner. Other stops within a couple of streets away include Groningen, Geert Teispad (line 8) and Groningen, v. K. Verschuurlaan (lines 50, 51, 418). The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood of Helpman like?
Helpman is a residential area in Groningen with a mix of housing. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the beautiful houses and good amenities, while another notes it's quiet. However, one resident mentions feeling unsafe in the evening when young people are around. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 405 metres, and another Albert Heijn and a Lidl are a couple of streets away at 621 metres. A Poiesz is at 893 metres, and a Jumbo is at 1067 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools nearby, including the Montessori Vaklyceum (secondary education) at 481 metres, the Zernike College for ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO at 664 metres, and primary schools like De Tamarisk at 703 metres and Joseph Haydn-School at 704 metres. The nearest secondary school is a five-minute walk away.
What is the noise level like in this area?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself.
Is there a risk of flooding?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to this property.
