A ground-floor apartment on a busy street
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Oostersingel, a busy road in the heart of Groningen, right next to the UMCG hospital. Built in 1938, it has an energy label C. The asking price is €299,000. For context, there are currently two apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €287,000. If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its location and its garden.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a benedenwoning (a ground-floor apartment) with five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The property has a rear garden of 70 m², accessible via the back alley and facing southwest. It comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. The home is on municipal ground lease (erfpacht), and the homeowners' association fee is €179.96 per month.
The UMCG neighbourhood
This is a lively part of Groningen, right by the university hospital. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.79 out of 10, based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as "a vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people," adding that "there are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area." The neighbourhood is part of the UMCG neighbourhood, which is known for its mix of residential and institutional buildings.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH to go is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo just around the corner. For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, a ten-minute walk away, and the Poliklinische Apotheek UMCG is just around the corner. The UMCG hospital itself is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Oostersingel is on your doorstep, with lines 2 and 171, and the main train station in Groningen is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €335,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €250,000 to €335,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Reimon Makelaardij.
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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 Oostersingel 122, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €299,000, while the WOZ value is €335,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 11% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen by 34% over the past five years, from €250,000 in 2020 to €335,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². There is a rear garden of 70 m², accessible via the back alley and facing southwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from KCAF. The home was built in 1938 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area, not from measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The AH to go is about 227 metres away, Albert Heijn is about 476 metres, and Jumbo is about 555 metres. A Lidl is about 728 metres away. In total, there are 48 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
There are several schools nearby. Praedinius Gymnasium, a secondary school, is about 126 metres away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is about 173 metres away. For primary education, De Kleine Wereld is about 503 metres away, and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is about 526 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Oostersingel is about 48 metres away, with lines 2 and 171. The St. Jansbrug stop is about 194 metres away, with lines 1, 3, 4, 10 and 11. The UMCG Hoofdingang stop is about 245 metres away, with many more lines. The main train station in Groningen is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.79 out of 10, based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as "a vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people," mentioning eateries, supermarkets, bus stops and the city beach. These reviews are about the district, not specifically about this street.
Is there a garden and how is it oriented?
Yes, the home has a rear garden of 70 m², according to the agent. The garden is accessible via the back alley and faces southwest, which means it gets afternoon and evening sun. The home is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible from the living area.
