A 1928 apartment with a modern label
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 is also described as being next to a park, sheltered, and close to the centre. With a price of €369,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €397,946. For context, apartments in Groningen are listed across a wide range.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 102 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 103 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the first living floor. It is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A.
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 one fire but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident mentions the many facilities, including schools, a gym, playgrounds and supermarkets, but also notes that "there is often rubbish next to the bins." The neighbourhood has 6,430 inhabitants, and a large share of them are between 15 and 45 years old. For more, see the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. De Kleine Wereld primary school is a five-minute walk, and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is also close. The GP practice Huisartsen Boterdiep is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stop W. van Doeverenplein is on your doorstep with lines 3 and 4, and Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €314,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €209,000 to €314,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The road traffic noise is 68 dB Lden, above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1928 construction on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including van der Houwen and 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.
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About J.C. Kapteynlaan 7B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €369,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €314,000, 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 risen by 50%, from €209,000 in 2020 to €314,000 in 2025. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area, is €3,583.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 102 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 103 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor. The volume is 378 m³. The property is fully owned, with no leasehold mentioned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, as well as a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features are stated separately from the label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1928 on clay soil, and the data notes that in this postcode area, 100% of buildings were constructed before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise at this address is 68 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself. The agent does describe the setting as being on a busy road.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl is about 300 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both around 500 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also other options within a short distance, including an Aldi at about 500 metres. With 48 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Kleine Wereld primary school is about 250 metres away, a five-minute walk. IKC Borgman Ebbinge is about 470 metres away, also within a short walk. For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is about 750 metres away. The nearest childcare centre is about 400 metres away. These distances are straight-line measurements from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is W. van Doeverenplein, about 114 metres away, served by lines 3 and 4. Zaagmuldersbrug stop, with lines 3, 4 and 163, is about 324 metres away. The J.C. Kapteynlaan stop, with line 10, is about 332 metres away. Groningen Noord train station is about 983 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Professorenbuurt give it an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident appreciates the pleasant neighbours and the nearby Hamburgervijver, while another notes the many facilities but mentions rubbish next to the bins. A third resident says it is a safe neighbourhood but that the houses are very old. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative points.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre is €3,583, based on the agent's listed living area of 103 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,638. This means the price per m² is about 23% below the neighbourhood average. The overall asking price is also 7% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €397,946.
