A ground-floor apartment in a green corner of Groningen
Koolstraat 26 is a ground-floor apartment from 1913, tucked into the Noorderplantsoenbuurt, a part of Groningen where residents talk about the greenery before anything else. The home sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with the park nearby. With an asking price of €299,500, the price verdict is that it is in line with the market compared with other apartments in Groningen.
What the home offers
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 55 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². There is a rear garden of 26 m² facing south, and the property comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership.
Life in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good quiet but lively neighbourhood. Lots of green." Another adds: "Good mix of different types of people and by the park!" A third describes it as "a nice green neighbourhood that is relatively green with cohesion." The area is home to around 3,900 people, many of them living alone. For more on the area, see the Noorderplantsoenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo, Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn all within a ten-minute walk. Ref Basisschool de Zaaier is a couple of streets away, and Gomarus College Magnolia is even closer. The GP practice Huisartsen Boterdiep and Service Apotheek Boterdiep are both nearby. Bus stops at Station Noord and Noorderplantsoen serve lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171, and Groningen Noord train station is on your doorstep. The municipality of Groningen is the wider setting for all of this, and you can read more about the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €275,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €174,000 to €275,000. As for the address itself, the noise from road, rail and air traffic is all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this home. The soil is clay, and the home was built in 1913. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 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 Koolstraat 26, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €299,500. The WOZ value for 2025 is €275,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 9% above that WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 55 m², while the BAG registration records 50 m². There is a rear garden of 26 m² facing south.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1913 on clay soil, and the data notes that in this postcode area, all buildings were constructed before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 449 metres. Jumbo and Aldi are both at roughly 494 metres, with Lidl at 523 metres and Albert Heijn at 557 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Groningen, Station Noord and Groningen, Noorderplantsoen both serve lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, at about 207 metres. This makes it easy to get around the city.
What do residents say about the Noorderplantsoenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good quiet but lively neighbourhood. Lots of green." Another says: "Good mix of different types of people and by the park!" A third describes it as "a nice green neighbourhood that is relatively green with cohesion."
What schools are close to this home?
Ref Basisschool de Zaaier is a couple of streets away at about 469 metres. Gomarus College Magnolia is even closer at 306 metres. Kamerlingh Onnes, offering vmbo-tl, havo and vwo, is at 525 metres. There are also several other schools within a short walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €174,000 to €275,000. The value increased each year except for a slight dip in 2024, when it went from €247,000 to €234,000, before rising again to €275,000 in 2025.
Is there a garden with this apartment?
Yes, there is a rear garden of 26 m², facing south. The apartment is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible. This is a private outdoor space, not shared.
