A 1930s apartment in Helpman
Van Royenlaan 45A sits in Helpman, a leafy part of Groningen where the streets are lined with pre-war homes and the city centre is a short ride away. This apartment, built in 1930, is offered for €369,000. With a living area of 104 m², that works out at €3,548 per m², which is in line with the average for apartments in Groningen. The asking price sits close to the average for homes currently on the market in the area, so it is priced in line with the market.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as an apartment with four rooms. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The property was built in 1930, a fact that tells you about its age but not its condition. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or any specific insulation features.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district with a mix of older and newer housing, and it draws a diverse crowd. Of the 6,165 residents, a large share live alone, and the average household size is just 1.5 people. 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" Another notes it is "Quiet". A third resident, however, mentions that in the evening it can feel less safe when young people are around. The neighbourhood has a strong pre-war character, with nearly six in ten homes built before 1945. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Helpman neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Montessori Vaklyceum and Zernike College are both a five-minute walk. The Service Apotheek Helpman is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the H. Siccamasingel and v. K. Verschuurlaan are just around the corner, with lines 8 and 50, 51, 418 respectively. Groningen Europapark station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within 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 from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1930 construction on clay soil, with a note that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Assurantiën & Makelaardij Van Hoogen - Roden.
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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 Royenlaan 45A, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Helpman?
The asking price is €369,000 for a living area of 104 m², which comes to €3,548 per m². Homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have an average price of €365,254 and a median of €345,000, with an average price per m² of €3,869. So this apartment is priced close to the neighbourhood average, neither notably cheap nor expensive.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an apartment with four rooms. The living area is 104 m², as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The listing does not specify how many bedrooms or bathrooms there are, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
The energy label is C, which is a mid-range label. It means the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public area-level data. The home was built in 1930 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property.
How noisy is the location?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and describe the general sound environment, not the insulation of the home itself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 248 metres, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl about 628 metres away. For schools, the Montessori Vaklyceum and Zernike College are both about 500 metres away, and the Joseph Haydn-School primary school is 583 metres. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Helpman, is 241 metres away.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop, Groningen H. Siccamasingel, is 295 metres away and served by line 8. The stop at v. K. Verschuurlaan, 322 metres away, has lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is 1,080 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the area for its nice houses and good facilities, calling it quiet and close to the city. Another simply says it is quiet. A third resident mentions feeling less safe in the evening when young people are around. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €369,000.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
