A ground-floor apartment on a quiet street
Professor Rankestraat 20 is a ground-floor apartment in the Gorechtbuurt, a lively part of Groningen where residents give their neighbourhood a 7.6 out of 10. The asking price of €300,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €309,955. This is one of 22 homes currently for sale in the area, and it sits among a stock where the average asking price per m² is €4,390. For context, the wider market here includes many apartments in Groningen.
The home itself
Built in 1928, this benedenwoning spans two floors and offers three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has a garden of 103 m², accessible via the back entrance and facing southwest. It comes with roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, with a homeowners' association fee of €43 per month.
Life in the Gorechtbuurt
Residents describe the Gorechtbuurt as a cosy, leafy spot. One resident says: "Great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another adds: "Lots of trees, rustling leaves, a pleasant walk along the pond. A quick greeting, a chat with a neighbour." A third resident mentions feeling very safe and enjoying the nearby city beach and calisthenics park. Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.6 out of 10. The area is home to around 4,825 people, many of them young adults, and the address density is high at 5,467 per km². For more on the area, see the Gorechtbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with an AH to go just around the corner. For schools, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is a five-minute walk away, and IKC Borgman Oosterpark is a ten-minute walk. The Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen is a couple of streets away, and the Apotheek Oosterpark Groningen is just around the corner. Bus stops at Prof. Rankestraat and Zaagmuldersweg are both on your doorstep, with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165, and 6 and 406 respectively. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is served by the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data. The address does carry some risk indications, which are area-level and not an inspection of this specific property. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1928 construction on clay soil and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both rated medium, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including WoonPIT | Makelaardij en (t)huisadvies and their listing on Funda. The agent is WoonPIT | Makelaardij en (t)huisadvies.
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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 Professor Rankestraat 20, Groningen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €300,000. This is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €309,955. The price per m² is €5,000, based on the agent's listed living area of 60 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,390.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
This ground-floor apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors. The living area is listed at 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². There is also a garden of 103 m², accessible via the back entrance and facing southwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with the least efficient label, G, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home also has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to its efficiency.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for tax purposes and is not the same as the current market value. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare it with the asking price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 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. This is based on the home being built in 1928 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970, and 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, just 162 metres away, which is on your doorstep. An AH to go is 262 metres away, just around the corner. Further afield, there are two more Jumbo supermarkets at 841 and 902 metres, and a Lidl at 902 metres, all within a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for havo, atheneum and lyceum, at 532 metres, which is a five-minute walk. The Praedinius Gymnasium is 593 metres away, also a five-minute walk. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpark is 594 metres away, and De Kleine Wereld is 790 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are two bus stops on your doorstep: Groningen, Prof. Rankestraat at 118 metres with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165, and Groningen, Zaagmuldersweg at 137 metres with lines 6 and 406. The UMCG Hoofdingang stop is 248 metres away with many more lines. Groningen train station is 1,560 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Gorechtbuurt?
Residents give the Gorechtbuurt an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another describes it as a cosy working-class neighbourhood with lots of trees and a pleasant walk along the pond. A third resident mentions feeling very safe and enjoying the nearby city beach and calisthenics park.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Gorechtbuurt has around 4,825 residents. It is a very urban area with an address density of 5,467 per km². The population is young, with 41% aged 25 to 45 and 29% aged 15 to 25. Single-person households make up 71% of all households, and the average household size is 1.4 people.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, there is a homeowners' association fee of €43 per month. This is a standard contribution for shared maintenance and costs in an apartment building. The property itself is freehold, meaning you own the full title to the home and the land it stands on.
