A quiet apartment in Helpman
On the Van Royenlaan, a quiet road in a residential area, this apartment sits on the second floor of a building from 1935. Helpman is a well-established part of Groningen, and this home puts you in the middle of it. With a last known price of €249,000, the asking price was 32% below the average asking price of €365,254 in the neighbourhood, which made it sharp compared with other [apartments in Groningen]. This home has not been online since 9 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was 66 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 65 m². There is a balcony, and the home comes with roof insulation and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. It was full ownership, with an HOA fee of €115 per month. The energy label was D, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district with a mix of housing, and residents 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 resident mentions that while it is fine during the day, they have felt unsafe in the evening when young people are around. The district has around 6,165 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Helpman neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is a ten-minute walk, and Zernike College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, and the Service Apotheek Helpman pharmacy is on your doorstep. Bus stops at v. K. Verschuurlaan and v. Iddekingeweg serve lines 50, 51 and 418, while H. Siccamasingel has line 8. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, a ten-minute walk away. All of this is within [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €277,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 10% below that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €162,000 to €277,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1935 construction on clay soil, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. Current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Hopma Makelaardij and through Funda, so it was listed through two channels.
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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 28A, Groningen
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €249,000 was 10% below the WOZ value of €277,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €162,000 to €277,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 66 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 65 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor. The volume is 223 m³.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This was not the most efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home did had roof insulation and double glazing, which the agent noted. The central heating boiler is present.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1935 and sits on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The ground water level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 215 metres, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Joseph Haydn-School for primary education is a ten-minute walk, and Zernike College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Helperpark, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Helpman is on your doorstep.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at v. K. Verschuurlaan and v. Iddekingeweg serve lines 50, 51 and 418, while H. Siccamasingel has line 8. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about a ten-minute walk away. This gives you options for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the beautiful houses, good amenities and quiet atmosphere, while another simply calls it quiet. A third resident mentions feeling unsafe in the evening when young people are around. The district has around 6,165 residents, with a high share of single-person households.
How did the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² was €3,831, based on the agent listing of 65 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,869. The asking price of €249,000 was 32% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €365,254, though the living area was also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 m².
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee was €115 per month. The listing did not specify what this fee covers. It is full ownership, so there is no ground lease to consider.
Is there a balcony and what is the setting like?
Yes, there is a balcony. The apartment was located on the second floor, and the agent described the setting as on a quiet road in a residential area. The home has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor.
