A quiet spot in Haren-Zuidoost
This first-floor apartment on Oude Brinkweg 77 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Haren-Zuidoost, a neighbourhood in the municipality of Groningen. Built in 1961, the home has an energy label D and is offered for €225,000. That asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 56% below the average asking price of €514,837. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,121, while this home is listed at €3,879 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its price position.
The apartment itself
According to the agent, this portiekflat has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the second living level. The living area is listed as 58 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The home has a balcony and there is a garage possible and indoor. It is fully owned, heated by block heating, and the agent mentions roof insulation and double glazing. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €182.
Life in Haren-Zuidoost
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I live here now, with ups and downs regarding noise, for 12.5 years. Always chose to stay here, given the nice neighbours and neat street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner where I like to relax. All amenities nearby and bus stop at the quay, ideal if you travel often and like to travel:). I feel quite safe here, in all that time only a fire once but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident notes: "Beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, so close to the city." A third says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." The neighbourhood has about 3,625 inhabitants, and 25% are aged 65 or older. This is the Haren-Zuidoost neighbourhood, where the housing stock is largely from the period 1945-1970.
Amenities and transport
The Aldi is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Medisch Centrum Haren, and the pharmacy Obseq BV/Balto are both just around the corner. For primary education, the Brederoschool is about a ten-minute walk away. Bus line 51 stops at Haren, Kromme Elleboog, just around the corner, and Haren, Station, a couple of streets away; lines 50 and 418 stop at Haren, Julianalaan. The train station Haren is a five-minute walk. This all falls within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €262,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €143,000 to €262,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1961 construction on peat soil and the falling groundwater level towards 2050. Noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from rail 32 dB Lden and from air traffic 25 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now and medium in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schonenburg Makelaars and Schonenburg Makelaars on 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 Oude Brinkweg 77, Haren (Gr)
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 14% below the WOZ value of €262,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 56% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €514,837. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,121, while this home is listed at €3,879 per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this portiekflat has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the second living level. The living area is listed as 58 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². There is a balcony, and a garage is possible and indoor. The home is fully owned and heated by block heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €182.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent mentions roof insulation and double glazing, which can help with keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data at area level. This is based on the home being built in 1961 on peat soil, where wooden piles or a shallow foundation are possible. 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.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Aldi is at 97 metres, Albert Heijn at 235 metres, and Jumbo at 570 metres. For primary education, the Brederoschool is about 3.1 km away, and the Groningse Schoolvereniging is about 3.2 km away. There are also several secondary schools within a few kilometres, including Zernike College at about 3.5 km. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both at 218 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 51 stops at Haren, Kromme Elleboog, at 297 metres, and at Haren, Station, at 422 metres. Lines 50 and 418 stop at Haren, Julianalaan, at 489 metres. The nearest train station is Haren, at 458 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident mentions the nice neighbours, the neat street, and the Hamburgervijver around the corner, and says they feel quite safe. Another resident praises the beautiful houses, good amenities, and quiet surroundings, while a third says people are friendly and they enjoy living there.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Haren-Zuidoost has about 3,625 inhabitants. The age distribution shows 25% are 65 or older, 28% are between 45 and 65, and 20% are between 25 and 45. About 41% of households are single-person households, and 32% are households with children. The average household size is 2.1. The housing stock is largely from the period 1945-1970, with 68.2% of homes built then.
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre is €3,879, based on the agent's listed living area of 58 m². This is 6% below the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €4,121. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 132 m², so this apartment is smaller than the average, which partly explains the lower total price.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €182. This fee is stated in the listing. The fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas, but the specific coverage is not detailed in the listing. It is a recurring cost to factor into your monthly budget.
