A classic apartment in the heart of Groningen
This apartment on the Ubbo Emmiussingel sits in the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood, right in the centre of Groningen. It is a lively part of town, where most daily needs are within walking distance. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €695,111. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
The apartment dates from 1886 and has an energy label B. According to the agent, the living area is 84 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the third storey. There is a balcony, and the property is fully owned. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler and a gas fireplace. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €306.31.
Life in Binnenstad-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as a lively area, noting that "there's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need. Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though." A third resident appreciates that "almost everything within walking distance", but misses greenery in the street. The neighbourhood counts about 7,000 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. For more context, have a look at the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and there is an AH to go a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw, is a ten-minute walk, and the GP, De Stadshuisarts, is just around the corner. The pharmacy is a ten-minute walk away. Bus stops at Hereplein and Emmaplein are just around the corner, with lines including 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. Groningen train station is a five-minute walk. The wider area is served by the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €426,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €317,000 to €426,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also indicated as elevated, though the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pandomo Makelaars.
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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 37D, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is 50% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Zuid, which is €695,111. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 84 m², is €4,167, which is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €5,821 per m². The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor on the third storey. The living area is stated as 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 103 m². There is a balcony. The property is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €306.31.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €426,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €350,000 is 18% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 34%, from €317,000 in 2020 to €426,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, according to data from 2022. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden, below the norm, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The home was built in 1886 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 built before 1970. The groundwater level is 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.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner at 220 metres, and there is an AH to go at 272 metres. Albert Heijn is at 335 metres, another Albert Heijn at 456 metres, and Jumbo at 459 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping easy.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw, at 570 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 736 metres, and St. Michaëlschool at 771 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at 792 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Groningen, Hereplein at 236 metres and Groningen, Emmaplein at 251 metres, both just around the corner. Hereplein is served by lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. Groningen train station is at 276 metres, a five-minute walk away.
What do residents say about living in Binnenstad-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another notes that "almost everything within walking distance", but misses greenery. A third mentions that it can be noisy at night. The reviews reflect the neighbourhood as a whole, not this specific home.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is B. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, as well as a central heating boiler and a gas fireplace. The energy label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building.
