A maisonnette by the park
This maisonnette apartment sits on the edge of Laanhuizen, a quiet residential pocket of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district, with the park right outside and an open view. Built in 1959, it spans two floors and comes with a balcony, making it a comfortable base for someone who wants space without leaving the city. The asking price is €300,000. For context, apartments in Groningen currently average around €3,310 per square metre in this area, and the average asking price for homes in Laanhuizen is €273,833.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a maisonnette with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 300 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 90 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 square metres. The home has double glazing and HR glass for the most part, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and full ownership. There is a balcony, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €185.
Life in Laanhuizen
Laanhuizen is a small neighbourhood of around 1,300 residents, and the average household size is just 1.4 people, reflecting the many single-person households here. Residents of the wider Oud-Zuid district give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily and feel safe walking in the evening, with many shops, GPs, a pharmacy and dining options nearby. Another calls it cosy and fairly safe, saying they have never felt uncomfortable, day or night. A third resident mentions good housing but poor cohesion. The reviews paint a picture of a lively, mixed area, though the sample is small. The Laanhuizen neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of ages, with a notable share of students and young adults.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with an AH to go and an Aldi a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is on your doorstep, and ODS De Starter primary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Paterswoldseweg, is a five-minute walk, and the Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Stadspark bus stop is just around the corner with lines 3, 4, 133, 304, 314, 315, 324, 404 and 417, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities you would expect from a city this size.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €248,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €185,000 to €248,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dunning Makelaardij and Dunning 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 Illegaliteitslaan 162, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €300,000, while the WOZ value is €248,000 as of 1 January 2025. That puts the asking price 21% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes. The difference is a fact to be aware of, but it does not in itself say anything about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this maisonnette?
According to the agent, this is a maisonnette apartment with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The total volume is 300 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 90 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is described as being situated by a park with an open view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with a better label. The agent notes that the home has double glazing and HR glass for the most part, and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The label itself is a fact, and the actual energy consumption will depend on how the home is used.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means there is a possibility of foundation issues, but it is not a certainty.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications. They give an idea of the acoustic environment, but actual noise experience can vary.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 482 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. An AH to go is at 861 metres, and an Aldi at 941 metres, both around a ten-minute walk. There are also two more supermarkets within a kilometre: a Coop at 955 metres and a SPAR at 982 metres. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this property?
The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is just 168 metres away, on your doorstep. ODS De Starter primary school is at 453 metres, a five-minute walk. CSG Augustinus, another secondary school, is at 465 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including a special education school and a primary school with a religious affiliation.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Stadspark, at 249 metres, with lines 3, 4, 133, 304, 314, 315, 324, 404 and 417. Another stop, Groningen, Concourslaan, is at 415 metres with line 19. The train station Groningen is at 863 metres, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local and regional bus services and the national rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Laanhuizen has around 1,300 residents. The average household size is 1.4, and 67% of households are single-person. Only 8% of households have children. The age distribution shows a young population: 33% are between 15 and 25, and 41% between 25 and 45. This suggests a lively, student-oriented area, which is reflected in the resident reviews from the wider district.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in this neighbourhood are sold on average within 17 days, according to the data. This is a fact about the local market, not a prediction for this specific property. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Laanhuizen is €273,833, with a median of €275,000. The average price per square metre is €3,310.
