A classic Groningen upper apartment
This 1933 upper apartment sits on the Korreweg, a busy road in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Oud-Noord. The area is full of students and families, with the Hamburgervijver just around the corner and plenty of amenities nearby. At €259,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €394,217. For context, apartments in Groningen currently average €4,469 per m².
Inside the home
This upper maisonette (open portiek) sits on the second floor and has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 62 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and comes with a balcony. It is freehold, so you own the property outright.
The Professorenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only a fire once, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another notes: "Very beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops." A third mentions that the area is "quite cosy, though sometimes dirty because rubbish isn't put in the bins." The neighbourhood has 6,430 inhabitants, and 38% are between 15 and 25 years old. For more on the area, see the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Groceries are close by: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Lidl is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. For school, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is just around the corner, and St. Franciscus is a five-minute walk. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersbrug (lines 3, 4, 163) and Wielewaalplein (lines 61, 63, 65, 165) are both a five-minute walk, and Groningen Noord station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the urban conveniences you might expect, as described on the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €244,000, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €173,000 to €244,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1933 construction on clay soil, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Tebbens Torringa makelaardij 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 Korreweg 171A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €259,000 is 34% below the average asking price in the Professorenbuurt, which is €394,217. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,469, while this home is listed at €4,047 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper maisonette has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second floor and has a balcony. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 62 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is freehold.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €244,000. The asking price is 6% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 41%, from €173,000 in 2020 to €244,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 17 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1933 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the postcode area, 92% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is 213 metres away, Lidl is 471 metres, PLUS is 645 metres, and both Jumbo and Aldi are 885 metres from the home. That means the nearest supermarket is on your doorstep, and the others are within a five to ten-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is 212 metres away, St. Franciscus is 399 metres, and De Kleine Wereld is 678 metres. For secondary education, CSG Wessel Gansfort is 730 metres away. All are within a short walk of the apartment.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug, 344 metres away, with lines 3, 4 and 163. Groningen, Wielewaalplein is 412 metres away with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen Noord train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents rate the Professorenbuurt an average of 7.62 out of 10, based on fourteen reviews. They mention the pleasant neighbours, the nearby Hamburgervijver, and the many facilities. Some note that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins, and that there are many students, which can mean limited bike parking. The neighbourhood has 6,430 inhabitants, with a large share of young adults.
