Professor Rankestraat 39A
Gorechtbuurt · 9713 GD Groningen
A classic Groningen upper maisonette
This 1928 upper maisonette sits in the Gorechtbuurt, a leafy corner of the Oosterparkwijk where residents give their surroundings a 7.6 out of 10. The last known asking price of €319,500 was on the high side compared with the average of €309,955 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood, and it also sat above the median of €307,500. For context, the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €4,390, while this home was listed at €3,550 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Groningen]( /koopwoningen/groningen/appartementen/ ) to see how this one fits the wider market. This home has not been online since 9 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this upper maisonette spans two floors and included four rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 90 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres. The home has a balcony, full ownership, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The agent noted roof insulation and double glazing.
Life in the Gorechtbuurt
Residents describe the Gorechtbuurt as a cosy, green spot with a pond nearby and plenty of trees. 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, who gives the neighbourhood an 8.88, mentions feeling very safe and enjoying the proximity to Lidl and Aldi, as well as the city beach and a calisthenics park near DOT. These reviews are based on four responses, so they give a flavour rather than a full picture. The neighbourhood is home to around 4,825 people, many of them young adults, and the average household size is 1.4. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about [the Gorechtbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/gorechtbuurt-groningen/ ).
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine here is well served. A Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn to go is just around the corner. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpark is a ten-minute walk away, while secondary options like the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is right on your doorstep. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is also close by. For public transport, the bus stop at Prof. Rankestraat is on your doorstep with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165, and Groningen train station is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Groningen]( /gemeente/groningen/ ), which offers a full range of urban amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €293,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 9% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €202,000 to €293,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home's 1928 construction on clay soil and the fact that 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Kingma & Walinga makelaars en taxateurs and their listing 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Professor Rankestraat 39A, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €319,500 was 9% above the WOZ value of €293,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette had four rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was listed at 90 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The agent also noted roof insulation and double glazing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. The agent mentioned roof insulation and double glazing, which could help with keeping the home warm, but the label itself did not tell you about the condition of the building.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was €293,000 as of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 45%, from €202,000 to €293,000. This gave you an idea of how the municipal valuation had moved over the past five years, but it was not the same as the market value or the asking price.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication 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, 93% of properties were built before 1970, and 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is right on your doorstep, just 112 metres away. An Albert Heijn to go is 255 metres away, and a Lidl is 839 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within about a kilometre: a Jumbo at 879 metres and an Albert Heijn at 930 metres. So you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpark is 529 metres away, and De Kleine Wereld is 737 metres away. For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for havo, atheneum and lyceum is 539 metres away, and Praedinius Gymnasium is 587 metres away. All of these are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Prof. Rankestraat is just 65 metres away, with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. Another stop at Zaagmuldersweg is 170 metres away with lines 6 and 406. The nearest train station is Groningen, about 1.6 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What do residents say about living in the Gorechtbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a "great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another mentions the trees, the pond and the friendly atmosphere. A third resident, scoring 8.88, says they feel very safe and enjoy the nearby Lidl and Aldi, as well as the city beach and calisthenics park.
