A classic upper maisonette on a busy street
This 1938 upper maisonette sits on the Oostersingel, right in the middle of Groningen's lively UMCG district. It is a three-storey home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over the second living floor and the floors above. The agent lists the living area at 75 m², while the BAG registration records 92 m². The asking price is €275,000, and the home is one of the [apartments in Groningen]( /koopwoningen/groningen/appartementen/) currently on the market.
What the home offers
The home has a balcony and is set on a busy road in the centre, according to the agent. It has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual ground rent, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €239.31 per month. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life around the UMCG
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.79, 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 district is home to the university medical centre, which shapes daily life here. For a sense of what [the UMCG neighbourhood]( /buurt/umcg-groningen/) is like, these reviews give a flavour.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered. An AH to go is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a Jumbo a five-minute walk. Praedinius Gymnasium is just around the corner, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, a five-minute walk, and the Poliklinische Apotheek UMCG is just around the corner. Bus stop Oostersingel is on your doorstep with lines 2 and 171, and Groningen station is a ten-minute walk. All this sits within [the municipality of Groningen]( /gemeente/groningen/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €293,000, and the asking price is 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose by 46%, from €200,000 to €293,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with a medium 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 via Reimon Makelaardij and through Funda.
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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 132A, Groningen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €275,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m², comes to €3,667. The home is offered for sale in the UMCG district of Groningen.
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €293,000, and the asking price of €275,000 is 6% below that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose by 46%, from €200,000 to €293,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper maisonette on the second living floor, with three floors in total. It has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m².
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 notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1938.
What is the ground rent situation?
The property is municipal leasehold, described as 'Gemeentelijk eigendom belast met erfpacht'. This means the land is owned by the municipality and the home is subject to ground rent. There is also a homeowners' association fee of €239.31 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1938 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can affect wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their norms. These figures come from public data for the address, based on 2022 and 2023 measurements.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An AH to go is 268 metres away, an Albert Heijn is 459 metres away, and a Jumbo is 586 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within 700 metres. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
Praedinius Gymnasium is 120 metres away, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 201 metres away, both secondary schools. For primary education, De Kleine Wereld is 467 metres away and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is 480 metres away.
What public transport options are there?
Bus stop Oostersingel is 94 metres away, with lines 2 and 171. Stop St. Jansbrug is 183 metres away with lines 1, 3, 4, 10 and 11. Groningen train station is 1,352 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.79, based on 28 reviews. One resident says people are friendly and they enjoy living there. Another mentions eateries, nearby supermarkets, bus stops, easy bike parking and the city beach as positives.
