A ground-floor apartment with a story
On Oppenheimstraat, in the Professorenbuurt, this ground-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential area. The home was built in 1931 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €319,000, the asking price is 18% below the average asking price of €390,419 for apartments in Groningen, so it sits on the low side of the market.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 68 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property has a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southwest and accessible via the back alley. It is a full ownership property, with insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a combi boiler.
Life in the Professorenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.57, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident notes: "The neighbourhood has many nice small parks and you are within no time in a quiet natural environment where you can enjoy walking, running, cycling etc." A third adds: "Definitely a safe neighbourhood, but the houses are very old." The neighbourhood counts 6,540 inhabitants, with a large share of students and young adults. For more on the area, see the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Kleine Wereld is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Boterdiep, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersbrug and W. van Doeverenplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 3, 4 and 163. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. All within the municipality of Groningen. The address risk data, based on public area-level indications, shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1931 construction on clay soil, with a possible wooden pile or shallow foundation, and a falling groundwater level towards 2050. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Riant Makelaars Groningen and Riant Makelaars Groningen on Funda.
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About Oppenheimstraat 38, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €319,000 is 18% below the average asking price of €390,419 for homes in the Professorenbuurt. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,921, while this home is listed at €4,691 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 47 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €145,000 to €800,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 68 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property has a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southwest and accessible via the back alley. It is a full ownership property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also lists insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a combi boiler. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not available here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation or to see how the value has developed over the past five years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The home was built in 1931 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is just around the corner at 286 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 321 metres. A Jumbo and an Aldi are both at 598 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 718 metres. With 48 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Kleine Wereld at 375 metres, followed by Openbare Basisschool Karrepad at 547 metres, IKC Borgman Ebbinge at 642 metres, and St. Franciscus at 669 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 1.1 km. There are 76 schools within 5 km, so choices are plentiful.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug at 235 metres, with lines 3, 4 and 163. Another stop, Groningen, W. van Doeverenplein, is at 265 metres with lines 3 and 4. Groningen Noord train station is at 997 metres, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Professorenbuurt an average score of 7.57, based on 13 reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant neighbours and the nearby Hamburgervijver, while another highlights the many facilities and small parks. A third notes that the neighbourhood is busy with families and students, and that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins. The reviews reflect a generally positive experience, with some minor drawbacks.
