A grand apartment on the Ubbo Emmiussingel
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Ubbo Emmiussingel, a stately street in the heart of Groningen's Binnenstad-Zuid. The city's energy is right here, with the lively centre, shops and restaurants all within easy reach. At €1,275,000, the asking price is on the high side, sitting 166% above the average asking price of €479,176 for apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
Built in 1952 and recently completed as a new-build conversion, this benedenwoning (ground-floor apartment) spans one floor with 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 120 m², while the BAG registration records 135 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump, and it comes with an A++ energy label. There is a garden at the rear, facing north.
Life in Binnenstad-Zuid
Binnenstad-Zuid is the kind of place where almost everything is within walking distance, as one resident puts it. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on four reviews. Some residents: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here" and "Nice lively neighbourhood... Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though." Another resident notes there is little greenery in the street. The area is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses, and half the residents are between 15 and 25 years old. For a closer look at the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood, the reviews paint a picture of a sociable, lively place.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort are both a ten-minute walk. The GP, De Stadshuisarts, is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Hereplein and Zuiderdiep are just around the corner, with many lines including 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19 and more. Groningen train station is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1952 construction on clay soil and the area's pre-1970 buildings. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via SYB Makelaardij - Amsterdam-Groningen on 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.
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About Ubbo Emmiussingel 1, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Binnenstad-Zuid?
The asking price of €1,275,000 is 166% above the average asking price of €479,176 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price per m² in the area is €5,491, while this home is listed at €10,625 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price is on the high side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all on one floor. The agent lists the living area at 120 m², while the BAG registration records 135 m². There is a garden at the rear facing north. The home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump. Only about 5% of homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label or better, so this home stands out in terms of energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1952 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. Groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications. One resident of the neighbourhood mentions it can be noisy at night.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Ekoplaza is just around the corner at 222 metres, and the Albert Heijn is 250 metres away. A Jumbo is 379 metres away. For schools, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is 571 metres away and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is 612 metres away. The nearest secondary school, Parcival College, is 792 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stop at Hereplein is 111 metres away, with many lines including 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19 and more. The Zuiderdiep stop is 280 metres away with even more lines. Groningen train station is 355 metres away, so you can easily reach other parts of the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Binnenstad-Zuid an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another says: "Nice lively neighbourhood... Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though." A third notes that almost everything is within walking distance, but there is little greenery in the street.
Is there a garden and what is its orientation?
Yes, this ground-floor apartment has a garden at the rear, facing north. The home is located on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible from the living space.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not always included in the agent's description. If you need it, you can look it up via the municipality's WOZ register.
