A bright apartment in the Schildersbuurt
This apartment on the Kraneweg sits in the Schildersbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-West district. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, yet residents describe it as quiet and pleasant. The asking price of €395,000 is 37% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €625,091. That puts this home on the low side compared with the local market, and it is also below the average for apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
Built in 1996, this apartment sits on the first floor and spans one level. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 318 m³. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. There is a garden on the east side, a front garden, and a detached brick garage. The property is fully owned, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €189.39.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.87, based on sixteen reviews. One resident says: "It's the first time I live in the city, so it took some getting used to, but the neighbourhood immediately feels like coming home. It's very quiet, yet there's always something going on." Another notes: "Despite the population density, quiet and pleasant." A third resident mentions the many families and people of different ages and lifestyles, with a Spar, cafeteria, hairdresser, electronics shop, bicycle shop, primary school and after-school childcare all within a three-minute walk. The neighbourhood has 5,685 inhabitants, and 77% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, see the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Nassauschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the St. Michaëlschool is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep is nearby. Bus stops on the Verl. Visserstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities of a city centre within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 is €399,000, and the asking price is 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €237,000 to €399,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now and medium in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Riant Makelaars Groningen.
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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 Kraneweg 5-1, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €395,000 is 37% below the average asking price in the Schildersbuurt, which is €625,091. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,460, while this home is listed at €4,389 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 90 m². The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €585,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the first level. The living area is 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The volume is 318 m³. There is a garden on the east side, a front garden, and a detached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 is €399,000. The asking price of €395,000 is 1% below that value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €237,000 to €399,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. In this postcode area, 31% of buildings were built before 1970, and 3% of buildings 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 specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop is just around the corner at about 287 metres. Jumbo is about 497 metres away, and Albert Heijn is at 514 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 658 metres, and PLUS is at 751 metres. In total, there are 47 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Nassauschool at about 431 metres, with 430 pupils. St. Michaëlschool is at 728 metres, and Ref Basisschool de Zaaier is at 894 metres. For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is at 927 metres. There are 80 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Verl. Visserstraat at about 115 metres, served by lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. Groningen, Oranjesingel is at 196 metres with lines 9 and 19, and Groningen, Westerhaven is at 299 metres with lines 7, 8, 9, 19, 35, 39 and 139. Groningen train station is about 1,051 metres away.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label indicates the energy performance of the home, which affects expected energy costs.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €189.39. This covers the shared costs of the property, including the garden and front garden. The property is fully owned, meaning there is no leasehold.
