A quiet spot in Kostverloren
This apartment on Jacob Van Ruysdaelstraat 40 sits in Kostverloren, a calm corner of Groningen's Oud-West district. The street is part of a residential area built in 1959, and the neighbourhood feels settled, with a mix of ages and lifestyles. Residents give the area a 7.4 out of 10, based on five reviews, and one describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with a communal garden. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €287,000, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Groningen sits at a similar level.
The apartment itself
This is a one-floor apartment on the second floor, with four rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has a balcony, and it comes with full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation is partial double glazing, and heating is via block heating. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels.
Life in Kostverloren
Kostverloren is a small neighbourhood of about 2,365 residents, and it feels like a community where people know each other. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood" and mentions the mix of students, elderly and young families. Another notes the large playground between the after-school childcare and the primary school, where children can play. The neighbourhood has a Spar, a cafeteria, a hairdresser and a bicycle shop all within a three-minute walk, according to a resident. With 69% of households being single-person, the area has a lively, diverse feel. This is the Kostverloren neighbourhood as residents describe it.
Amenities and transport
The Spar is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner. For schools, OJS De Petteflet is on your doorstep, and CSG Augustinus is a ten-minute walk away. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep is nearby. Bus stops at Rembrandt v Rijnstr. and J. van Goyenstraat are just around the corner, with lines 8, 139 and 7, 35, 39 respectively. The train station in Groningen is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of the municipality of Groningen offers the city centre within easy reach by bike.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €227,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 10% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €167,000 to €227,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1959 construction on clay soil, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Reinders Makelaars & Adviseurs and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 40, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €250,000 is 13% below the average asking price in Kostverloren, which is €287,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 73 m², is €3,425, which is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €4,209 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second floor of the building. The agent lists the living area at 73 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². There is a balcony, and the property comes with full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €227,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 36%, from €167,000 to €227,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 17 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1959 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, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Spar at 70 metres, which is on your doorstep. A Jumbo is at 499 metres, just around the corner, and a Coop is at 870 metres, a ten-minute walk away. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Coop at 1,043 metres and an Albert Heijn at 1,202 metres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is OJS De Petteflet at 70 metres, on your doorstep. For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is at 574 metres, a ten-minute walk, and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is at 871 metres. There is also a special education school, Erasmusschool, at 380 metres. These distances are measured from the property.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are bus stops just around the corner: Groningen, Rembrandt v Rijnstr. at 260 metres with lines 8 and 139, and Groningen, J. van Goyenstraat at 311 metres with lines 7, 35 and 39. The nearest train station is Groningen at 1,481 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. These stops provide connections within the city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in Kostverloren?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.4 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood" and mentions the mix of students, elderly and young families. Another notes the large playground and the proximity of shops and schools. The reviews describe a peaceful area with occasional minor nuisance, but overall a pleasant place to live.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with homes with better labels. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing, which is a separate fact from the label. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
