A lively base in Oosterpoort
This apartment sits in Oosterpoort, a neighbourhood in Groningen where residents describe a social mix of students, young people, families and singles. People greet each other easily, and the many pubs keep things lively. The asking price of €239,000 sits 26% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €321,500, which puts it on the sharp side. For context, apartments in Groningen are listed across a wide range, and this one comes in well under the local average.
The apartment itself
Built in 1950, this first-floor apartment (the agent lists it on the second floor) spans one level with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 57 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². There is a balcony, HR glazing and a central heating boiler, and the home is offered in full ownership. The energy label is D, so heating costs will sit in the middle of the scale.
Life in Oosterpoort
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily." Another calls it "cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe", adding they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The neighbourhood counts around 5,125 residents, with a large share of single-person households. The Oosterpoort neighbourhood clearly has a social character that residents appreciate.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. IKC Borgman Oosterpoort primary school is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both within a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Vechtstraat and Hereplein offer lines 50, 51 and many more, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen keeps this part of the city well served.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €228,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 5% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 111%, from €108,000 to €228,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. 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 Makelaardij Lucas Klamer and Lucas Klamer Garantiemakelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oosterweg 29A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €228,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €239,000 sits 5% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 111%, from €108,000 to €228,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The agent lists the apartment as having three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 57 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a middle-of-the-scale label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has HR glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. The building dates from 1950, and in this postcode area 86% of properties were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 1% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 253 metres. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within a five-minute walk, at roughly 525 and 577 metres. There are also several other options within a short distance, including another PLUS and an Ekoplaza.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
IKC Borgman Oosterpoort primary school is on your doorstep at about 126 metres. There is also a special primary school, Dr Bekenkamp, at roughly 331 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is about 824 metres away and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is just under a kilometre.
How is the public transport from here?
Bus stops are close by. Groningen, Vechtstraat is about 376 metres away with lines 50 and 51, and Groningen, Hereplein is at roughly 428 metres with many lines including 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Groningen train station is about 750 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Oosterpoort?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41 based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people are there for each other and easily strike up a conversation. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, and that they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €4,193, based on the agent's listed living area of 57 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,221. The living area of 57 m² is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 82 m².
