A pre-war apartment with a garden in Groningen
This ground-floor apartment on Parkweg sits in the Grunobuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. Built in 1936, it has the character you'd expect from a pre-war home, with a living area of 113 m² according to the agent. The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, that's 48% above the average asking price of €321,533 for homes in this area, and it's the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in the Grunobuurt. If you're looking at apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its size and outdoor space.
What the home offers
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. You have a garden at the back (40 m²) facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony. The agent mentions roof insulation, mostly double glazing and HR+ glass, and a central heating boiler. It's freehold ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €38.20. The BAG registration lists the living area as 100 m², while the agent's listing says 113 m². The price per m², based on the agent's figure, is €4,204.
Life in the Grunobuurt
Residents of the district Oud-Zuid, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily, with students, young people, families and many single people. Another says it's cosy and fairly safe, and that they've never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The reviews mention many shops, GPs, a pharmacy, supermarkets and dining options nearby. About 70% of households in the Grunobuurt are single-person households, and the average household size is 1.4. For more on the area, see the Grunobuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Coop is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away and AH to go a five-minute walk. Primary school ODS De Starter is on your doorstep, and secondary schools Parcival College and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium are a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Paterswoldseweg is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Wiljes is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 19 stops at Groningen, Concourslaan, on your doorstep, and the train station Groningen is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all this and more, as you'd expect from a city centre location.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €411,000 as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 16% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €254,000 to €411,000. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970 and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lieberom Makelaars Haren and other listings.
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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 Parkweg 157, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €411,000, which was set on 2025-01-01. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €321,533, and it's the most expensive home currently for sale in the Grunobuurt.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. There's a garden at the back (40 m²) facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony. The living area is listed as 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 100 m².
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €411,000 as of the reference date 2025-01-01. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 62%, from €254,000 to €411,000. This development is precomputed from the municipal data. The asking price is 16% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the home was built before 1970 (in 1936), and 100% of the properties in this postcode area are in a KCAF attention area for pre-1970 construction. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Coop is 470 metres away, Aldi is 529 metres, and AH to go is 577 metres. Primary school ODS De Starter is just 23 metres away, and secondary schools Parcival College and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium are about 560 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Paterswoldseweg is 262 metres away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Wiljes is 946 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 19 stops at Groningen, Concourslaan, just 94 metres away, and also at Groningen, Kamerlingh Onnesstraat (103 metres) and Groningen, L. Springerlaan (324 metres). The train station Groningen is 574 metres away, so you can walk there in about ten minutes.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district Oud-Zuid, which includes the Grunobuurt, give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident says it's a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily, with students, young people, families and many single people. Another describes it as cosy and fairly safe, with little nuisance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions roof insulation, mostly double glazing and HR+ glass, and a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
How long do homes typically stay on the market in this neighbourhood?
Homes in the Grunobuurt are sold on average within 14 days, according to recent sales data. This is a precomputed figure from the neighbourhood housing market. The current asking price for this apartment is €475,000, which is the highest among the 15 homes currently for sale in the area.
