A calm spot in Coendersborg
This apartment on Thorbeckelaan sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Coendersborg, a short stroll from the green edges of Groningen. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and it is one of the [apartments in Groningen]( /koopwoningen/groningen/appartementen/ ) currently on the market. Built in 1967, the home has an energy label F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
The home itself
The apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 92 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 94 m². It is full ownership, heated by block heating, and the monthly HOA fee is €159.20. The home is set on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Coendersborg
Coendersborg is a settled part of Groningen, with a mix of ages and a fair number of one-person households. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.14, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" Another notes: "Quiet". A third resident mentions that it is fine during the day but feels less safe in the evening when young people are around. The neighbourhood has about 3,160 inhabitants, and homes here sell on average within 19 days. For more context, see [the Coendersborg neighbourhood]( /buurt/coendersborg-groningen/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Poiesz is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, and Jumbo is a bit further. The Groningse Schoolvereniging and Joseph Haydn-School are both a couple of streets away, and Zernike College for secondary education is within walking distance. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, with Service Apotheek Helpman nearby. Bus line 8 stops at Nolenslaan just around the corner, and Groningen Europapark station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Groningen]( /gemeente/groningen/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €282,000, and the asking price is 11% below that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €189,000 to €282,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is 43 dB, rail noise 33 dB and aircraft noise 19 dB, all below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the area, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
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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 Thorbeckelaan 86, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €250,000 is 28% below the average asking price of €346,079 for homes in Coendersborg. The price per square metre is also lower than the neighbourhood average. Homes in this area sell on average within 19 days, which gives an idea of the market pace. The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with what is typically asked here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is on the second floor and covers one floor level. The living area is 92 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 94 m². The home is heated by block heating and is full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €282,000. The asking price of €250,000 is 11% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value increased by 49%, from €189,000 in 2020 to €282,000 in 2025. This gives a sense of how the municipal valuation has moved, though the WOZ is not the same as the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1967, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone where 75% of properties were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an indication, not a verdict on the condition of this apartment.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Poiesz is about 274 metres away, Albert Heijn about 819 metres, and Jumbo about 1.4 km. For schools, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is about 526 metres away and Joseph Haydn-School about 628 metres. Zernike College for secondary education is about 844 metres away. These distances make daily errands and school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 8 stops at Groningen, Nolenslaan about 245 metres away, and also at Esserhaag and Troelstralaan nearby. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about 1.2 km away. This gives direct options for getting around the city and further afield, without needing a car for every trip.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. There is no information in the listing about insulation or other energy-saving features.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.14, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the area: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp". Another simply says "Quiet". A third resident notes that it feels safe during the day but less so in the evening when young people are around. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
