A bright apartment in the heart of Groningen
This apartment on the Radebinnensingel sits right in the middle of the lively Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood, where the city's energy is literally on your doorstep. Built in 1956, the home has been brought up to date with an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label and points to low running costs. With a price of €499,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €626,162. For context, that average is based on the current supply of apartments in Groningen.
The home itself
Spread over two floors, this apartment offers three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a total living area of 95 m² according to the agent. The BAG registration lists 86 m², so there is a small difference between the two figures. The home sits on the first living floor and comes with a roof terrace, which is a rare treat in the city centre. It is fully owned, so there is no leasehold to worry about. The insulation is comprehensive, with roof, wall and floor insulation plus triple, double and HR+ glazing, and the heating runs on a heat pump with partial underfloor heating.
Life in Binnenstad-Zuid
Residents give the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood an average score of 7.5, based on five reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as a "nice lively neighbourhood" with "lots of nice people and shops", though they note it "can be noisy at night". A third resident appreciates that "almost everything is within walking distance", but misses greenery in the street. The neighbourhood is home to around 7,000 people, and the vast majority of households are single-person, which fits the central, student-friendly character.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is wonderfully convenient. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Ekoplaza a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Radesingel, is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a couple of streets away. For schools, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is a five-minute walk, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is excellent: bus stops at Schuitendiep and Zuiderdiep are just around the corner, with lines 5, 6, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165, 178, 406 and 471, and the train station Groningen is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €316,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 58% above this value, and between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €200,000 to €316,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including and 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 Radebinnensingel 5A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €499,000 is 20% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Zuid, which is €626,162. This makes the price keen relative to the neighbourhood market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,756, while this home is listed at €5,253 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 95 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 95 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 86 m². The home is located on the first living floor and includes a roof terrace, which adds outdoor space in the city centre.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €316,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is 58% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 58%, from €200,000 in 2020 to €316,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the home was built in 1956 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at 179 metres, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 237 metres. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Radesingel, is on your doorstep at 46 metres, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For schools, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is a five-minute walk, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. The stop at Schuitendiep is 213 metres away and serves lines 5, 6, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165, 178, 406 and 471. The Zuiderdiep stop is 269 metres away with many more lines. The train station Groningen is 800 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Binnenstad-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as a "nice lively neighbourhood" with "lots of nice people and shops", but notes it "can be noisy at night". A third resident appreciates that "almost everything is within walking distance", though they miss greenery.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated according to the agent, with roof, wall and floor insulation, plus triple, double and HR+ glazing. The heating runs on a heat pump with partial underfloor heating. This combination suggests low energy costs, though the exact amounts are not stated.
