A ground-floor apartment in the Hortusbuurt
This ground-floor apartment on the Kleine Appelstraat sits in the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier, a lively part of Groningen's Centrum district. The building dates from 1896 and carries an energy label A. The asking price is €250,000, which is 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €645,786. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,678, and this home is listed at €4,808 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're weighing up options, it's useful to compare with other apartments in Groningen.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 57 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 52 m². There is a small garden of 6 m² facing southeast, and the property is on the ground floor. According to the agent, the home has HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The setting is described as sheltered and within a residential area.
Life in the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88, based on six reviews. One resident says: "A vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people. Actually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area." Another adds: "Very pleasant living, central but not too busy. Really great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really." A third resident notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame." The area is home to around 6,500 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and PLUS, Jumbo and Aldi all within a five-minute walk. The Nassauschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the nearest secondary school, Gomarus College Magnolia, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk D. Soeters is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Boterdiep is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Groningen, Noorderplantsoen is a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. 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 for this home is €258,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €179,000 to €258,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil type is clay. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kleine Appelstraat 18-1, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €250,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €645,786. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,678, while this home is listed at €4,808 per m² based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low relative to the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is on the ground floor and has a small garden of 6 m² facing southeast. The living area is 57 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 52 m².
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €258,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €179,000 to €258,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk indication for this area?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil type is clay. This is based on area-level data, including the fact that the building dates from 1896 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Ekoplaza is about 320 metres away, Albert Heijn about 332 metres, PLUS about 422 metres, and both Jumbo and Aldi about 446 metres. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the Nassauschool, about 480 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Ref Basisschool de Zaaier and IKC Borgman Ebbinge. The nearest secondary school is Gomarus College Magnolia, about 786 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Groningen, Noorderplantsoen is about 380 metres away, served by lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. The stop Groningen, Pijpstraat is about 390 metres away with the same lines. Groningen Noord train station is about 673 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88, based on six reviews. One resident mentions the vibrant atmosphere, nearby eateries, supermarkets and the city beach. Another appreciates the central but not too busy feel, with all amenities within walking distance. A third notes the area is cosy and quiet, though there is often litter on the streets.
