Meerpaal 31
Lewenborg-Zuid, Groningen
AreaA calm apartment on the edge of Groningen
This apartment on Meerpaal 31 sits in Lewenborg-Zuid, a neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Groningen where the city meets the countryside. The area feels quiet and green, with residents describing it as safe and peaceful. The asking price of €245,000 is virtually in line with the market, especially when compared with the average for apartments in Groningen.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1971 and carries an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 92 square metres, which works out at €2,663 per square metre. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, rooms or installations.
Life in Lewenborg-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.64, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "I've been living here for almost 12 years now and haven't experienced much commotion, just a few minor incidents and those usually happened a few streets away from my street. It's safe and wonderfully quiet here with a fair amount of greenery." Another adds: "It's a close neighbourhood where everyone is there for each other. A neighbourhood on the edge of the city where not many amenities are super far to get to." The area counts around 3,390 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what the Lewenborg-Zuid neighbourhood has to offer, the data paints a picture of a settled, family-friendly community.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. IKC 't Kompas primary school is a five-minute walk, and Jenaplanbasisschool de Swoaistee is a bit further. The GP practice and pharmacy are both a five-minute walk away. Bus line 3 stops at Groningen, Meerpaal on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about 4.4 kilometres away. The municipality of Groningen offers all the facilities of a larger city within reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €245,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to this value. The value has developed over the past five years according to municipal records. At address level, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, as is the flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Wichers Van der Schaaf makelaars & taxateurs.
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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 Meerpaal 31, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €245,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €245,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The fact that the asking price and WOZ value are nearly identical means the price is in line with the official valuation.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. Interestingly, only about 14 percent of the homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood carry an A+ label, so this apartment stands out in terms of its energy performance.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 92 square metres. This works out to a price of €2,663 per square metre based on the asking price. The listing does not provide additional details about the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, so the exact layout is not stated.
How do residents rate the area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.64 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident highlights that it is safe and quiet with plenty of greenery, while another describes it as a close neighbourhood on the edge of the city where amenities are not far away. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just Lewenborg-Zuid specifically.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
At address level, the noise from road traffic is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the flood risk is also medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 360 metres, with Aldi a couple of streets away at roughly 394 metres. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk at about 829 metres. There are 29 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
IKC 't Kompas primary school is about 438 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Jenaplanbasisschool de Swoaistee is at 660 metres. For secondary education, Heyerdahl College is about 1.3 kilometres away. There are 37 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, special and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Groningen, Meerpaal just 67 metres from the door, with additional stops at Lijzijde and Winkelcentrum Lewenborg nearby. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark at about 4.4 kilometres, which connects to the wider rail network.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from the KCAF database, not a structural inspection of this specific apartment.
