A classic apartment in the Herewegbuurt
This apartment on the Tweede Willemstraat sits in the Herewegbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. Built in 1905, the home carries a classic character that fits the area's historic streetscape. The asking price is €475,000, and there are more apartments in Groningen for sale to compare it with. The home is listed on the second floor, so you get the feel of a top-floor apartment without the top-floor heat.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 131 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 514 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is described as having a sheltered position within a residential area. The agent notes full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in the Herewegbuurt
Residents across the district of Oud-Zuid give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as "a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people," adding that "people greet each other easily" and that the many pubs make it lively. Another says it is "a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood," where they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The district has a mix of ages, with 39% of residents between 25 and 45, and 32% between 15 and 25. Of the households, 72% are single-person households. This is the Herewegbuurt neighbourhood, where the streets are lined with classic Groningen architecture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away. For schools, the IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is a five-minute walk, and Parcival College for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Vechtstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 50 and 51, and the Zuiderplantsoen stop a couple of streets away adds line 418. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €385,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €240,000 to €385,000. As for the address data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 37 dB and aircraft noise at 19 dB are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the note that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Alfred and other listing platforms. The information comes from the agent's listing and public data 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Tweede Willemstraat 36A, Groningen
What does the asking price of €475,000 include?
The asking price for this apartment is €475,000. The price per square metre is €3,626, based on the agent's listing of 131 m². The WOZ value is €385,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 23% above that value.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors, with a living area of 131 m² and a volume of 514 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The agent describes the setting as sheltered and within a residential area.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €385,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 60%, from €240,000 to €385,000. The asking price is 23% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building was constructed in 1905, before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 444 metres, with another PLUS at 467 metres. An Aldi is at 789 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 867 metres. There is also an AH to go at 814 metres. In total, there are 53 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are within walking distance?
The nearest school is the School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp at 240 metres. IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, a primary school, is at 486 metres, and De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is at 533 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at 569 metres and Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is at 796 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Vechtstraat at 186 metres, served by lines 50 and 51. The Zuiderplantsoen stop at 289 metres adds line 418. Groningen Europapark train station is at 798 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht at 343 metres, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is at 722 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Oud-Zuid give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily and feel safe walking in the evening. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, with little nuisance experienced. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not specifically the Herewegbuurt.
What is the energy label and what insulation is present?
The energy label is C. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a standard rating, and the insulation features are as stated by the agent.
