A quiet spot on the water
Van Goghstraat 43 is a third-floor apartment in the Schildersbuurt, a calm corner of Groningen's Oud-West district. The home sits on a quiet road with a view over the water, and the setting feels peaceful despite being in the city. The asking price is €395,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €485,212, and the average asking price per m² is €4,256, while this home is listed at €4,938 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its price position.
The apartment itself
Built in 1994, this portiekflat has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on a single floor, with a total volume of 263 m³. The living area is listed as 80 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €189.38. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
Residents of the district of Oud-West, which includes the Schildersbuurt, give their surroundings an average score of 7.87, based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "It's the first time I live in the city, so it took some getting used to, but the neighbourhood immediately feels like coming home. It's very quiet, yet there's always something going on." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood with many families and people of different ages and lifestyles." The area has a high share of young adults, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25, and 77% of households are single-person. A resident mentions a Spar, a cafeteria and a primary school all within a three-minute walk. For more on the area, see the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, OJS De Petteflet is a five-minute walk, and the Nassauschool is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, with Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep next door. For public transport, bus stop J. van Goyenstraat is on your doorstep with lines 7, 35 and 39, and Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of buildings in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kamps & De Vries Makelaars V.O.F. and their listing 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 Goghstraat 43, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of this apartment is €395,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €485,212, and the average asking price per m² is €4,256, while this home is listed at €4,938 per m². The living area of 80 m² is 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 122 m². No further price comparison is provided in the listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekflat has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 80 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the third floor. The total volume is 263 m³, and the property is offered in full ownership with a monthly HOA fee of €189.38.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with the least efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler, according to the agent. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in the listing. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made here.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and aircraft noise is 17 dB Lden, also not above the norm. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and in the area 3% of buildings have an elevated pile-rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 236 metres away, which is just around the corner. The SPAR is about 512 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also a PLUS, Coop and Lidl within about a kilometre. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is OJS De Petteflet, about 522 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Nassauschool is about 620 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several secondary and special education schools within a short distance, including W.A. van Lieflandschool (VSO) at 743 metres and Erasmusschool at 850 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, J. van Goyenstraat, about 222 metres away, with bus lines 7, 35 and 39. There are also stops at Regentessestraat and Nassauplein, both about 300 metres away, with lines 9 and 19. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, about 1.4 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Oud-West, which includes the Schildersbuurt, give their area an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "very quiet, yet there's always something going on," and another mentions it is "quiet and pleasant" despite the population density. A third resident highlights the mix of families and people of different ages.
