A classic apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the J.C. Kapteynlaan sits in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. The street is busy, but the home itself is on the second floor, which gives it a bit of distance from the traffic. With a price of €348,000, the asking price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €394,217. For context, apartments in Groningen are listed at an average of €4,469 per m², while this one comes in at €3,252 per m².
The home itself
Built in 1928, this apartment spans two floors and includes six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 103 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 107 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €100.
The Professorenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only a fire once, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another adds: "The neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment." A third notes: "Lots of students, so sometimes there aren't enough places to park your bike." The area is home to many young people, with 38% of residents between 15 and 25 years old, and 72% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. De Kleine Wereld primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Boterdiep, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stops are close by: the W. van Doeverenplein stop, served by lines 3 and 4, is on your doorstep, and the J.C. Kapteynlaan stop with line 10 is a couple of streets away. Groningen Noord train 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 and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €346,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €208,000 to €346,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though flood risk from rivers is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
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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 J.C. Kapteynlaan 4B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €348,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €346,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 66%, from €208,000 in 2020 to €346,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 103 m². The home also has a balcony and is located on the second floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1928 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
How noisy is the location?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 70 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Lidl, about 324 metres away. The Jumbo and Aldi are both about 482 metres away, and there are two Albert Heijn stores within about 500 to 550 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Kleine Wereld, about 250 metres away. IKC Borgman Ebbinge is about 444 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is about 746 metres away. For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is about 733 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, W. van Doeverenplein, about 109 metres away, served by lines 3 and 4. The J.C. Kapteynlaan stop with line 10 is about 325 metres away, and the Zaagmuldersbrug stop with lines 3, 4 and 163 is about 353 metres away. Groningen Noord train station is about 970 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Professorenbuurt an average score of 7.62 out of 10, based on fourteen reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant neighbours and the nearby Hamburgervijver, while another highlights the many facilities and parks. Some note that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins, and that parking for bikes can be tight due to the many students.
