A classic upper apartment in Helpman
This 1930s upper apartment sits in Helpman, a leafy part of Groningen where the streets are lined with period houses and the city centre is a short bike ride away. With 87 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, the agent listed 91 square metres, and the last known asking price of €395,000 was on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Groningen. The price per square metre worked out at €4,341 based on the agent's figure. This home has not been online since 14 September 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. It had a balcony, and the agent noted it was largely double glazed with a central heating boiler. The property was a full ownership (volle eigendom) with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €125. The energy label was C, which meant moderate energy costs.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a residential area with a mix of pre-war and newer homes, and it attracts a diverse crowd. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" (beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, right in the city). Another notes it is "Quiet". A third mentions that while it is fine during the day, they have felt unsafe in the evening when young people are around. The neighbourhood has about 6,165 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a Poiesz and another Albert Heijn are just around the corner. For schools, Zernike College for secondary education is a five-minute walk, and the Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is also close by. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Helpman, is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Van Ketwich Verschuurlaan and Van Iddekingeweg, served by lines 50, 51 and 418, are a couple of streets away, and Groningen Europapark station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the cultural and social amenities you might expect from a city, as described on the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €348,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 14% above that value. The WOZ has developed over the past five years, though the exact figures are not provided here. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay, which is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via REC Vastgoed 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Van Royenlaan 15A, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €395,000 was 14% above the WOZ value of €348,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It includes a balcony. The living area was 87 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 91 square metres. The volume is 334 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. The agent also noted that the home was largely double glazed and had a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact, not a judgement on the condition of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. The soil is clay, and the home was built in 1930, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 131 metres, so on your doorstep. A Poiesz is at 713 metres, and another Albert Heijn and a Lidl are at 759 metres. A Jumbo is at 1,159 metres. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Zernike College for secondary education (ATHENEUM HAVO MAVO VBO) is 389 metres away, and the Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is 446 metres away. There are also other schools within a short distance, including Montessori Vaklyceum and Groningse Schoolvereniging.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, v. K. Verschuurlaan, at 250 metres, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. Another stop, Groningen, v. Iddekingeweg, is at 336 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, at 970 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Helpman is a residential neighbourhood in Groningen with about 6,165 inhabitants. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10. One resident praises the beautiful houses and good amenities, while another mentions it is quiet. A third notes some safety concerns in the evening. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with many single-person households.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee was €125. This was a common arrangement for apartments, and the fee covers shared costs. The property is a full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright.
