A calm corner of Haren-Noord
Hugo de Vriesweg 43 sits in Haren-Noord, a residential pocket of Haren Gn where life moves at a gentle pace. The street is quiet, the neighbours are friendly, and the Hamburgervijver is just around the corner, a spot where one resident likes to sit and relax. This apartment is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and at €279,500 the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €1,039,950. For context, apartments in Groningen typically sit in a different price bracket entirely.
The apartment itself
Built in 1963, this ground-floor apartment spans one level and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has a volume of 238 m³ and carries an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage, so outdoor space is not part of the picture.
Life in Haren-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 12.5 years, mentions the fine neighbours, the tidy street, and the nearby Hamburgervijver, adding that all amenities are close by and the bus stop at the quay is handy for frequent travellers. Another resident describes the area as having beautiful homes, good facilities, and a peaceful feel, while a third simply says people are friendly and enjoyable to live among. The neighbourhood itself counts 3,915 inhabitants, with a quarter of them under 15. For a closer look at what the Haren-Noord neighbourhood has to offer, the data paints a picture of a settled, family-oriented community.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, the Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and the Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. For healthcare, Medisch Centrum Haren and the pharmacy Obseq BV/Balto are both just around the corner, while UMCG-Beatrixoord is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Haren, Kromme Elleboog, is just around the corner and served by line 51, with additional stops on the Botanicuslaan offering lines 50 and 418. Haren train station is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest primary school, the Groningse Schoolvereniging, is about a ten-minute walk as well. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen, where the wider area offers plenty of choice.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not available in the records, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. As for the address-level risk indications, these are area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, from rail 34 dB Lden, and from air traffic 23 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year; the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low, while heat stress is currently low but rises to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar Idee. The listing is available through at least two sources, so you can compare the details across platforms.
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Frequently asked questions
About Hugo de Vriesweg 43, Haren Gn
What does the asking price of €279,500 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €279,500, which is 73% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,039,950. It is also the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in Haren-Noord. The price per square metre is €3,829 based on the agent's floor area of 73 m², which is 21% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. This makes the price keen compared with the local market.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a single-floor home, so everything is on one level. The living area is 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The volume is 238 m³. The agent does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance. The home was built in 1963, which is a fact about its age, not a judgement on its state. No insulation details are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not tell you the actual condition of the foundation here.
What are the noise levels around this apartment?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, rail noise is 34 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 23 dB Lden, based on 2022 and 2023 data. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. They give a general sense of the acoustic environment in the vicinity.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Aldi is about 529 metres away, the Albert Heijn about 591 metres, the Ekoplaza about 766 metres, and a Jumbo about 794 metres. Another Jumbo is about 1,278 metres away. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries, all within a short walk or bike ride from the apartment.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is the Groningse Schoolvereniging, about 2,683 metres away, while the Brederoschool is about 2,720 metres and the Joseph Haydn-School about 2,791 metres. For secondary education, the Zernike College is about 2,998 metres away. There is also a special education school, the Kentalis Dr. J. de Graafschool, at about 2,551 metres. These distances are as the crow flies.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Haren, Kromme Elleboog, about 311 metres away, served by line 51. Another stop, Haren, Hortus, is about 355 metres away, also on line 51. The Botanicuslaan stop, about 640 metres away, offers lines 50 and 418. Haren train station is about 694 metres away, so you have both bus and rail connections within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident mentions the fine neighbours, the tidy street, and the nearby Hamburgervijver, while another describes beautiful homes and good facilities. A third says people are friendly. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not specifically Haren-Noord, so they give a general impression rather than a neighbourhood-specific one.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The climate risk data for this address indicate that pluvial flooding is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rain is limited. The current flood risk is also low, and the 2050 flood risk remains low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
