A penthouse with a view over the water
This apartment on the fourth floor of M.K. Gandhiplein 61 sits right on the water in the Hoornse Meer area of Groningen, with a free view and a sunny terrace. Built in 1989, it offers 196 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 190 m². With a price of €1,150,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €580,895. That makes it the most expensive of the 19 homes currently for sale in this part of town. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,130, while this home works out at €5,867 per m² based on the agent's figures. If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one clearly sits at the top end of the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume comes to 613 m³. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, triple glazing, double glazing, HR glazing, cavity wall insulation (though the agent also notes there is no cavity wall), draught sealing and secondary glazing, and it is described as eco-built. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property includes a sunny terrace of 36 m² facing south, as well as a roof terrace, and it is sold as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €250.
Life in Hoornse Meer
Hoornse Meer is a residential area in the southwest of Groningen, built largely between 1990 and 2010, with a mix of housing that includes a significant share of owner-occupied homes. The neighbourhood has around 4,290 residents, and a large proportion of households are single-person (56%). Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I live here now, with ups and downs in terms of noise, for 12.5 years. I always chose to stay here because of the nice neighbours and tidy street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner where I like to relax." Another adds: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood, but they do point to a pleasant, well-connected area. For more on the local area, see the Hoornse Meer neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, about 209 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn, a Lidl and a Jumbo. The nearest primary school, Boerhaave School, is a five-minute walk away, and there is also a secondary school, Montessori Vaklyceum, within about 1.2 km. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer is a couple of streets away, and the Martini Apotheek pharmacy is about a ten-minute walk. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is also nearby. For public transport, bus line 19 stops at Groningen, Palmelaan, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Groningen, about 2.8 km away. The area is part of the municipality of Groningen, which offers a full range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €533,000 on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 116% above this WOZ value, which is a precomputed comparison and not a judgement. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €417,000 to €533,000. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates that the foundation risk is low, although the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The flood risk is currently medium, and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is measured at 42 dB Lden, and from air traffic at 19 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Huizing Totaal Advies and other platforms. The listing was first published on 26 October 2026.
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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 M.K. Gandhiplein 61, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is 116% above the WOZ value of €533,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the price is too high or too low. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 28%, from €417,000 in 2020 to €533,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 196 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 190 m². The property includes a sunny terrace of 36 m² facing south, as well as a roof terrace. The total volume is 613 m³. The home is on the fourth floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is a relatively efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient homes. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, triple glazing, double glazing, HR glazing, draught sealing and secondary glazing. However, the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, and the insulation details come from the agent's description.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level risk data indicates that the foundation risk is low. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling, but this is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is currently medium, and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These figures come from public data sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, and they describe the wider area rather than this particular property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 209 metres away, so it is just around the corner. Within about 1.3 km there are also another Albert Heijn, a Lidl and a Jumbo. The nearest primary school is Boerhaave School, about 496 metres away, and there is also a secondary school, Montessori Vaklyceum, at about 1.2 km. A GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, is about 668 metres away, and the Martini Apotheek pharmacy is about 1 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Palmelaan, about 191 metres away, served by bus line 19. There are also stops at Groningen, Eisenhowerstraat and Groningen, C.G. Wichmannstraat, both within about 400 metres, also on line 19. The nearest train station is Groningen, about 2.8 km away. The bus line numbers are given, but no travel times or destinations are specified in the data.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I live here now, with ups and downs in terms of noise, for 12.5 years. I always chose to stay here because of the nice neighbours and tidy street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner where I like to relax." Another says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just the Hoornse Meer neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² for this apartment is €5,867, based on the agent's listed living area of 196 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,130, so this home is 42% above that average. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €580,895, and the median is €530,000. This apartment is the most expensive of the 19 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
