A quiet spot in Kostverloren
This apartment on Jacob van Ruysdaelstraat 38 sits in Kostverloren, a calm corner of Groningen's Oud-West district. The street is part of a residential area built in the late 1950s, and the home itself dates from 1959. With a price of €265,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €311,462, which works out at 15% below that figure. For context, apartments in Groningen typically sell at a range of prices, and this one is positioned at the lower end of the local market.
The apartment itself
This is a one-floor apartment on the second living level, with four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 93 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 299 m³. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The agent notes double glazing and block heating, and the home is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €188.44. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels.
Life in Kostverloren
Kostverloren is a small neighbourhood with about 2,365 residents, and it has a mix of ages and household types. Residents give it an average score of 7.4 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood" and mentions the Spar, a cafeteria, a hairdresser, an electronics shop, a bicycle shop, a primary school and after-school childcare all within a three-minute walk. Another resident notes: "It is pleasant living in Kostverloren. Quiet neighbourhood. Mix of students, elderly and young families. Nice communal garden." The neighbourhood has a large playground between the after-school childcare and the primary school, and the city centre is just around the corner by bike. The Kostverloren neighbourhood is home to a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties, with about a quarter of the housing stock in owner-occupation.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and a Jumbo is just around the corner. For primary education, OJS De Petteflet is a couple of streets away, and the Erasmusschool for special secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep is nearby. For public transport, the bus stop Groningen, Rembrandt v Rijnstr. is a couple of streets away, served by lines 8 and 139, and the stop Groningen, J. van Goyenstraat is just around the corner with lines 7, 35 and 39. The train station Groningen is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Groningen offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €255,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €166,000 to €255,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 17 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1959 on clay soil, and that 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress risk is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including and 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.
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About Jacob van Ruysdaelstraat 38, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €265,000 is 15% below the average asking price in Kostverloren, which is €311,462. The price per square metre is €2,849, based on the agent's listing, which is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €4,153 per m². This makes the price keen compared with other homes currently on the market in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second living level and has a living area of 93 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The home is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €188.44.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €255,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 54%, from €166,000 in 2020 to €255,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What are the address-level risk indications for this home?
The address-level risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home, show that the foundation risk is elevated, partly because the home was built in 1959 on clay soil. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. The heat stress risk is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. Road traffic noise is above the standard at 55 dB Lden.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep at 69 metres, and a Jumbo is just around the corner at 487 metres. The primary school OJS De Petteflet is a couple of streets away at 80 metres. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep at 412 metres, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep is at 408 metres. The train station Groningen is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Kostverloren give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.4 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood" with a mix of families and people of different ages. Another resident mentions a mix of students, elderly and young families, and a nice communal garden. The neighbourhood has a large playground and is close to the city centre by bike.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Rembrandt v Rijnstr., a couple of streets away, served by lines 8 and 139. The stop Groningen, J. van Goyenstraat is just around the corner with lines 7, 35 and 39. The train station Groningen is at 1.5 km, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with more efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the label itself indicates that the overall energy performance is not among the best.
