A calm spot in Helpman
This apartment on Hora Siccamasingel 38 sits in Helpman, a district of Groningen known for its leafy streets and mix of housing. The home is a gallery flat on the second floor, built in 1970, with a balcony and an open view over the park and water. With an asking price of €275,000, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €413,103. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Groningen sits at a different level, but here the verdict is clear: this is a sharp price.
Inside the flat
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 79 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 78 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €175.67. The setting is described as alongside a park, on a quiet road, near water, in a residential area, with an open and free view.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a residential area with about 6,145 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and adds, "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp". Another notes it is "Quiet". A third review, however, mentions that in the evening, when young people are around, it can feel less safe. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about half owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have Albert Heijn and Lidl both just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Tamarisk, is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Gomarus College are even closer. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Helpman, is just around the corner. Bus stops on Jan Luykenstraat and H.R. Holststraat, served by lines 8, 9, 10 and 85, are a five-minute walk, and Groningen Europapark station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €307,000, and the asking price is 10% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €191,000 to €307,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail 32 dB Lden, and from air traffic 18 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, and the heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Namaco Groningen.
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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 Hora Siccamasingel 38, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €307,000, 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 rose by 61%, from €191,000 to €307,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 79 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 78 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor of a gallery flat. The volume is 254 m³. The property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a judgement on its condition. For comparison, in the neighbourhood, 16.2% of homes for sale have an A+ label or better.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is also low.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about 485 metres away, just around the corner. The nearest primary school, De Tamarisk, is 326 metres away, and secondary schools like Gomarus College are even closer. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is 925 metres away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Helpman, is 484 metres away. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is 1.6 km away.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Groningen, Jan Luykenstraat and Groningen, H.R. Holststraat, both about 310-334 metres away, served by lines 8, 9, 10 and 85. Another stop, Groningen, Thomsonstraat, is 403 metres away with lines 50, 51 and 418. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about 1.1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Helpman?
Residents of the district give Helpman an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Helpman top buurt" and adds, "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp". Another notes it is "Quiet". A third review mentions that in the evening, when young people are around, it can feel less safe. These reviews are about the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €175.67. This fee is for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building, such as the gallery and the exterior.
