A third-floor flat in Selwerd
Kastanjelaan 48 sits in Selwerd, a neighbourhood in the north of Groningen where the streets are lined with post-war housing and the vibe is calm and residential. This apartment, built in 1964, is on the third floor and has a balcony. The asking price is €265,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €311,229, and the average price per m² is €3,336. This home is listed at €3,581 per m² based on the agent's floor area, compared with other apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
The flat has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 72 m². The home has largely double glazing and is heated by block heating and district heating. It is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €165.
Life in Selwerd
Selwerd is a neighbourhood where a shopping centre sits opposite the flat, as one resident notes: "There is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored." Another resident calls it a "Beautiful neighbourhood close to the city," while a third is more measured, saying "Neutral. No cohesion." Based on six reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.24. Around 72% of households here are single-person, and the average household size is 1.5. For a closer look at what it is like to live here, see the Selwerd neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this spot. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Lidl just around the corner. For school, Kamerlingh Onnes secondary school is a couple of streets away, and De Pendinghe primary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Andeweg is a five-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Selwerd is just around the corner. Bus stops at Abeelstraat and Elzenlaan are within a couple of minutes' walk, with lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. Groningen Noord train station is a five-minute walk. The wider area, including the city centre, falls under the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €236,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €154,000 to €236,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay, with notes pointing to possible wooden piles or shallow foundations given the 1964 construction. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Groningen B.V. 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 Kastanjelaan 48, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €265,000 can be compared with the average asking price in Selwerd, which is €311,229. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,336, while this home is listed at €3,581 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures are provided for context, without any judgement on whether the price is high or low.
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. The living area is 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 72 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The volume is 240 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €236,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 53%, from €154,000 to €236,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their norms. These figures are area-level indications from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The soil is clay, and the notes mention that the home was built in 1964, which could mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 123 metres away, on your doorstep, and Lidl is 223 metres away, just around the corner. There is also another Albert Heijn at 555 metres, a PLUS at 771 metres, and a Jumbo at 850 metres. All are within a short walk or cycle.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Kamerlingh Onnes secondary school (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) is 147 metres away, and Gomarus College Magnolia is 156 metres away. For primary education, De Pendinghe is 346 metres away and De Wegwijzer is 405 metres away. These are all within a few minutes' walk.
How is the public transport connection from here?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Abeelstraat, at 51 metres, with lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. Groningen Noord train station is 284 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There are also bus stops at Elzenlaan and Station Noord within 254 metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The home has largely double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €165. This fee covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
