A bright apartment in Hoornse Meer
This apartment on the P.J. Noël Bakerstraat sits in Hoornse Meer, a quiet corner of Groningen's Zuidwest district. The neighbourhood is known for its green spaces and the nearby Hamburgervijver, where residents like to relax. The asking price is €425,000. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price, and this one sits at a level that reflects its size and features.
Inside the home
Built in 1991, this apartment sits on the fifth floor and spans 108 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 103 m². It has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. You own the property outright, though there is a homeowners' association fee of €250.33 per month. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
Life in Hoornse Meer
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living experience an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident of the area 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 adds: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65, and most homes were built between 1990 and 2010. It's a place where people seem to settle in and stay, as one long-time resident notes: "I've lived here for 12.5 years and always chose to stay, given the nice neighbours and tidy street." For more on the area, see the Hoornse Meer neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 56 metres away, and a Jumbo and another Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk. The Boerhaave School for primary education is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Vaklyceum for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer is a five-minute walk, the Martini Apotheek is a ten-minute walk, and the Martini Ziekenhuis is just around the corner. Bus line 19 stops at Groningen, Palmelaan, right on your doorstep, and the train station in Groningen is about 2.7 km away, a short cycle or bus ride. The municipality of Groningen offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Groningen page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €406,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 86%, from €218,000 to €406,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Lamberink, Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs on Funda, and Huispedia.
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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 P.J. Noël Bakerstraat 8, Groningen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €425,000. This is the price set by the seller for this apartment in Hoornse Meer. The home has a living area of 103 m² according to the agent, which works out to €4,126 per m² based on the agent's listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 103 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration lists 108 m². It also has a balcony, and the home is fully insulated with a central heating boiler. The property is on the fifth floor.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was set at €406,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 86%, from €218,000 in 2020 to €406,000 in 2025. This reflects a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 14 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just 56 metres away, so you can be there in under a minute. A Jumbo and another Albert Heijn are both about 1.3 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. A Lidl is also about 1.3 km away, and an Aldi is about 2 km from the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Boerhaave School, about 342 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Brederoschool is about 1.2 km away. For secondary education, the Montessori Vaklyceum is about 1.3 km away, and there are other options within a short distance, including De Bolster for practical education.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Bus line 19 stops at Groningen, Palmelaan, just 39 metres from the apartment, and also at Eisenhowerstraat and C.G. Wichmannstraat within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Groningen, about 2.7 km away, which you can reach by bus or bike.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Hoornse Meer has about 4,290 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 56%. Around 30% of residents are 65 or older, and 19% of households have children. Residents across the municipality of Groningen rate their living experience at 7.63 on average, based on 182 reviews, with comments mentioning friendly neighbours and a tidy street.
Is there a risk of flooding in this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
