A calm spot in the heart of Groningen
This apartment on the Martinikerkhof sits in the middle of Groningen's historic centre, yet it faces a park and a quiet road, with an unobstructed view. The setting is rare for such a central address: green, peaceful, and still within walking distance of everything. The asking price is €525,000. For context, apartments in Groningen currently average €4,675 per m², while this home is listed at €5,303 per m².
The apartment itself
Built in 1992, this apartment sits on the third floor and covers 99 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². It has three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a single floor. The home is fully insulated, with double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €350 per month. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Living in Binnenstad-Noord
Residents give the Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood an average score of 7.38, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another adds: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." The neighbourhood is home to 4,765 people, and 82% of households are single-person households. The average household size is 1.2, reflecting the many students and young professionals who live here.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 74 metres away, with a Jumbo and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets further. The St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk D. Soeters, is a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Centrum Groningen is on your doorstep. Bus stop St. Jansbrug, with lines 1, 3, 4, 10 and 11, is a couple of streets away, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The UMCG hospital is also within walking distance, all within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €517,000, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €350,000 to €517,000. The address data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Namaco 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 Martinikerkhof 36, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €517,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per m² is €5,303, based on the agent's stated living area of 99 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 99 m², while the BAG registration records 102 m². It is located on the third floor and has a volume of 334 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated, with double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The label reflects the energy performance, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient homes.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €350 per month. This fee is paid for the maintenance of shared parts of the building. The apartment is offered in full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The address is also in a KCAF attention area, where 88% of buildings in the postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this apartment?
Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is just 74 metres away, on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 475 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 550 metres away. There are also other Albert Heijn locations within 600 metres, so daily groceries are very convenient.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, St. Jansbrug, at 219 metres, with lines 1, 3, 4, 10 and 11. Groningen train station is 1,032 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The UMCG Noord stop, with line 163, is 424 metres away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The St. Michaëlschool, a primary school, is 207 metres away. For secondary education, the Praedinius Gymnasium is 287 metres away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 326 metres away. There are also other primary schools within walking distance.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.38, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another says: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central."
