A classic Groningen apartment near the park
This 1930s apartment sits in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt, a leafy corner of Groningen where the streets are quiet but the city hums just beyond. With the Noorderplantsoen park on your doorstep, the area feels green and calm, yet lively enough that you are never far from a café or a bike ride into town. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €378,796, and it sits below the median of €335,000 for homes currently on the market here. For context, [apartments in Groningen] typically go for around €5,085 per square metre, while this one is listed at €3,779 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
Inside the home
This apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 86 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 91 square metres, so there is a small difference between the two figures. The home was built in 1930 and carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so outdoor space is limited to what the neighbourhood itself provides.
Life in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt
Residents here give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice green neighbourhood" that is "good quiet but lively," while another says it has a "good mix of different types of people and by the park!" A third resident calls it a "beautiful green neighbourhood" with "cohesion." The area is home to around 3,900 people, and a large share of households are single-person, at 72 percent. Homes here sell quickly, with properties typically going under offer within 18 days, according to local market data. For more on what this part of Groningen is like, see [the Noorderplantsoenbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn are both within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Ref Basisschool de Zaaier is on your doorstep, and the Nassauschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Zonnelaan, about 700 metres off, and Apotheek Paddepoel is nearby too. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Stadhouderslaan, Grote Beerstraat, and Nassauplein are all within a short walk, with lines 9 and 19 passing through. Groningen Noord train station is about 700 metres away, and the university medical centre is roughly 1.9 kilometres from the home. For a broader view of the area, [the municipality of Groningen] offers plenty of context.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €345,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price of €325,000 is 6 percent below that valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 46 percent, from €237,000 in 2020 to €345,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data indicates elevated noise from road traffic at 49 dB and from rail traffic at 57 dB, both above the norm, while aircraft noise is below the norm at 18 dB. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1930 construction on clay soil, with a note that 3 percent of properties in this postcode area have an increased risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though current flood risk is low, and heat stress is expected to rise from low to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this apartment is offered via two channels, including. The listing is available through both the agent's own site and a secondary platform, so you can compare the details across sources.
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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 Stadhouderslaan 17A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 6 percent below the WOZ value of €345,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 46 percent, from €237,000 in 2020 to €345,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 86 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 91 square metres. The home was built in 1930 and has an energy label D, so energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than low.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value for this property is €345,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the value rose by 46 percent, from €237,000 to €345,000. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area, though it is not a direct indicator of what you might pay or receive in the current market.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, and rail traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from public risk data and describe the area around the address, not the soundproofing of the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on the 1930 construction on clay soil. The data notes that 3 percent of properties in this postcode area have an increased risk of pile rot, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can affect wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 147 metres, which is just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 703 metres and an Albert Heijn at 730 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 879 metres and an Ekoplaza at 887 metres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Ref Basisschool de Zaaier is the closest primary school, at 101 metres, followed by the Nassauschool at 375 metres and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers at 450 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Magnolia is at 742 metres. All are within a comfortable walking distance for school runs.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Stadhouderslaan, at 244 metres, served by lines 9 and 19. Two other stops, Grote Beerstraat and Nassauplein, are also within a short walk and use the same lines. Groningen Noord train station is at 709 metres, providing rail connections from the area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Noorderplantsoenbuurt an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "nice green neighbourhood" that is "good quiet but lively," while another mentions a "good mix of different types of people and by the park!" A third says it is a "beautiful green neighbourhood" with "cohesion." The reviews highlight the greenery and the mix of people.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
According to local market data, homes in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt are sold on average within 18 days. This is a precomputed figure from recent sales in the area, and it gives an idea of the pace of the market here. The current asking price for this apartment is €325,000, which is below the neighbourhood average of €378,796.
