A calm apartment in Helpman
Helpman is one of those Groningen neighbourhoods where life moves at a comfortable pace. This apartment on Hora Siccamasingel 50 sits in a part of the city that feels settled and established, with tree-lined streets and a mix of housing from different eras. The last known asking price of €289,000 sat 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came to €365,254. That puts this home on the sharp side of the market, especially when you look at apartments in Groningen more broadly. This home has not been online since 27 August 2026.
A three-room apartment from 1970
Built in 1970, this apartment had three rooms according to the agent. The living area was listed at 79 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent listed 77 m². At €3,753 per m² based on the agent's floor area, the price per square metre was below the neighbourhood average of €3,869.
Life in Helpman
Residents of the wider district, which includes Helpman and its surroundings, give their area an average score of 7.94 based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as having "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad" and rates it 9.75. Another simply calls it "Quiet" with a score of 8.88. A third resident, writing about the nearby Wijert area, notes that it is fine during the day but feels less safe in the evening when young people are around, giving it 6.13. The neighbourhood itself has around 6,165 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 66%. For a sense of what the Helpman neighbourhood is like, these reviews give a flavour of daily life here.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Gomarus College Onderbouw is a five-minute walk, and De Tamarisk primary school is similarly close. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Helpman is just around the corner. Bus stops on Jan Luykenstraat and H.R. Holststraat, both a couple of streets away, serve lines 8, 9, 10 and 85. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen, where the city centre is easily reachable.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources and indicates area-level conditions rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 47 dB, railway noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 18 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement, and 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk and the 2050 projection. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs, Lamberink, and Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs on Funda.
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About Hora Siccamasingel 50, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Helpman?
The asking price of €289,000 was 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €365,254. The median asking price in Helpman was €345,000, and prices range from €199,900 to €895,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 77 m², the price per square metre came to €3,753, which was below the neighbourhood average of €3,869 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a three-room apartment. The living area was listed as 79 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent listed 77 m². The property was built in 1970 and has an energy label of C. The listing did not specify the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, nor did it mention any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not included in the listing information we had. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 47 dB, railway noise is 32 dB and aircraft noise is 18 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk and the 2050 projection. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn and Lidl supermarkets are both about 483 metres away, with another Albert Heijn at 539 metres. Gomarus College Onderbouw secondary school is 276 metres away, and De Tamarisk primary school is 331 metres. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is 938 metres away, and Service Apotheek Helpman is 468 metres. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is 1.6 km away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops on Jan Luykenstraat and H.R. Holststraat are both about 300-350 metres away and serve lines 8, 9, 10 and 85. Another stop on Thomsonstraat, about 400 metres away, serves lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is approximately 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district, which includes Helpman and its surroundings, give an average score of 7.94 based on eight reviews. One resident praises the area for its nice houses, good amenities and quiet atmosphere, rating it 9.75. Another simply describes it as quiet with a score of 8.88. A third resident, writing about the nearby Wijert area, notes it feels less safe in the evening when young people are around, giving it 6.13.
How many homes were at the time for sale in Helpman?
There were at the time 35 homes for sale in Helpman. The average asking price was €365,254, with a median of €345,000. In the past period, 229 homes were sold at an average price of €325,200, with an average time on the market of 31 days. About 50% of the housing stock in the neighbourhood consists of owner-occupied homes.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label for this apartment is C. The listing did not provide details about insulation or heating installations. In the neighbourhood, 31.6% of homes have label C, while 10.5% have label A+ and 13.2% have label A.
