A ground-floor apartment on a quiet street
Tellegenstraat 5 is a ground-floor apartment in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. The street itself is described as quiet, which is a nice contrast to the buzz of the neighbourhood around it. This 1931 benedenwoning has an energy label E, so heating costs are something to budget for. The asking price is €439,000. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price, and this one sits above the local average asking price of €394,217.
Inside the home
This apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 114 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The home has a garden at the back of 70 m², accessible via the back entrance and facing southeast, plus a balcony. According to the agent, the property is largely double-glazed with wall and floor insulation, and it has a central heating boiler. The home is located on the ground floor.
The Professorenbuurt
Residents give the Professorenbuurt an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "prettige buurt" and mentions the "mooie Hamburgervijver om de hoek" where they like to relax, plus the easy access to amenities and the bus stop. Another resident describes it as "The neighbourhood that has everything", pointing to the many schools, gyms, playgrounds and supermarkets, though they note that rubbish is often left next to the bins. A third resident calls it "Busy neighbourhood full of families and students", adding that it feels safe but the houses are old. The neighbourhood has 6,430 inhabitants, and a large share of them are between 15 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and the Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Kleine Wereld is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug is on your doorstep with lines 3, 4 and 163, and Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €420,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 73%, from €243,000 to €420,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1931 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can affect wooden foundations. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including van der Houwen.
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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 Tellegenstraat 5, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €439,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €420,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 73%, from €243,000 to €420,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the price is fair or unfair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with two floors. It has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 114 m², while the BAG registration records 124 m². There is a garden at the back of 70 m², accessible via the back entrance and facing southeast, plus a balcony. The home also has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent states that the home is largely double-glazed with wall and floor insulation, but the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction. The label is a fact, not a diagnosis.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1931 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No conclusion about the actual foundation condition is drawn here.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and describe the area, not the soundproofing of this home. The home is located on a quiet street, according to the agent.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, at about 281 and 298 metres away. The Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets further, at about 636 metres. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, so daily groceries are easy to pick up on foot or by bike.
What schools are close to this home?
De Kleine Wereld primary school is about 400 metres away, a five-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is about 509 metres away, also within walking distance. There are several other primary schools within a kilometre, including St. Franciscus and IKC Borgman Ebbinge. For secondary education, the nearest is about 1.4 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug is on your doorstep, about 212 metres away, with lines 3, 4 and 163. Another stop, Groningen, W. van Doeverenplein, is about 298 metres away with lines 3 and 4. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, about 1 kilometre away, which is a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What do residents say about the Professorenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident mentions the "mooie Hamburgervijver om de hoek" and the "fijne buren en nette straat". Another says it is "The neighbourhood that has everything", with many facilities, though rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins. A third calls it "Busy neighbourhood full of families and students" and notes that it feels safe but the houses are old.
Is the home suitable for a family?
The home has three bedrooms and a garden, which could work for a family, but the neighbourhood has a high share of students and young adults. The average household size in the Professorenbuurt is 1.4, and 72% of households are single-person. Whether it suits a family depends on your own needs and preferences, which are not judged here.
