Van Hamelstraat 52A
Professorenbuurt, Groningen
AreaA pre-war apartment in the Professorenbuurt
This apartment sits in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district where students and families share the streets. The area has a real neighbourhood feel, with the Hamburgervijver just around the corner and plenty of everyday amenities within easy reach. Built in 1933, the home carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. At €349,000, the asking price is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For a sense of what else is available, you might look at apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and offers five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 81 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The volume comes to 308 m³, giving the home a reasonably spacious feel for its footprint. The layout is spread over two levels, which adds a sense of separation between living and sleeping spaces. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage in the listing, so outdoor space is not part of this property.
Life in the Professorenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident, who has lived here for over twelve years, says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another adds: "Very beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops." A third notes: "Definitely a safe neighbourhood, but the houses are very old." The neighbourhood is home to around 6,430 people, with a high share of single-person households at 72 percent. For more on the area, you can read about the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Lidl a couple of streets away, and a PLUS supermarket a ten-minute walk. For schools, St. Franciscus primary school is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersbrug and Oliemuldersbrug are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 4 and 163, among others. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is covered by the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does carry some risk indications, which are area-level data rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1933 construction on clay soil, with a note that 2 percent of properties in this area have an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low today but could become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via PAGO adviesgroep. The listing is the sole source of information for this property.
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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 Hamelstraat 52A, Groningen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €349,000. According to the comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price, this is in line with the market. The price per square metre comes to €4,309, based on the agent's listed living area of 81 m². There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no municipal valuation is provided to compare against the asking price.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors, with a living area of 81 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The volume is 308 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1933, which is a factor in its energy performance. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing, so the label reflects the general state of the property as recorded.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1933 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 2 percent of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 17 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public risk data at the address level and reflect the general noise environment rather than an assessment of this particular home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 374 metres, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away at 413 metres. A PLUS supermarket is about 777 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also a Jumbo and an Aldi within about a kilometre. In total, there are 46 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
St. Franciscus primary school is about 269 metres away, on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is just around the corner at 309 metres. For secondary education, CSG Wessel Gansfort is about 719 metres away. There are 73 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary levels.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stops are at Zaagmuldersbrug, about 290 metres away, and Oliemuldersbrug, about 301 metres away. These are served by lines 3, 4 and 163, with additional lines at Oliemuldersbrug including 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen Noord train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Professorenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire but otherwise you can live your life quietly here." Another notes: "Very beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets." A third mentions that the area is "quite cosy, though sometimes dirty because rubbish isn't put in the bins."
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk for this address is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is rated medium. Heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
