Van Brakelplein 50A
Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen
AreaA waterside apartment in Groningen's Zeeheldenbuurt
This apartment on Van Brakelplein 50A sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a lively corner of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. The home dates from 1940 and carries an energy label D. With a price of €365,000, the asking price sits 19% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €307,844. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €4,344, while this home is listed at €4,620 per m². The asking price is on the high side compared with other [apartments in Groningen].
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 278 m³. The living area is listed at 79 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home is on the second floor and has a balcony. It is fully owned, with a service charge of €150 per month. The agent notes roof insulation and double glazing, a central heating boiler, and a setting on a quiet road by the water in a residential area with an open view.
The Zeeheldenbuurt
Residents of the district 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, where people greet each other easily and there is little going on. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, and that they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The neighbourhood has 3,755 inhabitants, and a large share of them are young adults. The reviews reflect a lively, sociable area rather than a quiet one. You can read more about [the Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood] on our site.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, is just around the corner, and the Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the Coop is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a five-minute walk and a Jumbo a ten-minute walk. Schools nearby include CSG Augustinus and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium, both a five-minute walk. Bus stops on W. Barentzstraat and Rembrandt van Rijnstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 8 and 139, while the Stadspark stop with more lines is a five-minute walk. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen is a compact city where most amenities are within easy reach, as described on [the municipality of Groningen] page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €339,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €239,000 to €339,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including de Makelaar Ella Onrust and de Makelaar Ella Onrust 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 Van Brakelplein 50A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €365,000, while the WOZ value is €339,000 based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is determined by the municipality on the reference date.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 79 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home is on the second floor and has a balcony. The volume is 278 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes roof insulation and double glazing, which are separate facts from the label. The label itself is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1940, and in this postcode area 93% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated pile rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, is about 256 metres away, and the Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep pharmacy is about 248 metres away. The Coop supermarket is about 446 metres away, with a SPAR at 527 metres and a Jumbo at 731 metres. Schools nearby include CSG Augustinus at 295 metres and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium at 434 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops on W. Barentzstraat and Rembrandt van Rijnstraat are about 262 and 337 metres away, served by lines 8 and 139. The Stadspark stop, about 391 metres away, has more lines including 3, 4, 133, 304, 314, 315, 324, 404 and 417. Groningen train station is about 891 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district 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, where people greet each other easily. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, and that they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €365,000 is 19% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €307,844. The median asking price is €262,000, and prices range from €185,000 to €465,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,344, while this home is listed at €4,620 per m².
What is the service charge for this apartment?
The service charge is €150 per month. This is a monthly contribution for the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The home is fully owned, meaning there is no leasehold.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
