A ground-floor home on a quiet street
Van Royenlaan 46 sits in Helpman, a residential part of Groningen where the streets are lined with pre-war housing and the city centre is a short ride away. This is a ground-floor apartment, a benedenwoning, built in 1935 and set on a quiet road within a residential area. The last known asking price of €349,500 sat in line with the local market, where the average asking price for a home was €365,254 and the median was €345,000. For context, the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,869, while this home was listed at €3,603 per square metre. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this with other [apartments in Groningen]. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, this home had four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was listed at 97 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 square metres. The property had a front and rear garden, plus a garage box, and was offered in full ownership. The agent noted that the home had partial double glazing and a moederhaard heating system, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €105.
Life in Helpman
Helpman is a district with a mix of older homes and good amenities, and residents across the wider area give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as a top neighbourhood with beautiful houses and good facilities, quiet yet close to the city. Another simply calls it a nice little neighbourhood, noting it is quiet. However, one review mentions that in the evening, when young people are around, it can feel less safe, with the reviewer having been shouted at and followed on several occasions. The district has around 6,165 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 66 percent. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about [the Helpman neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away, and a Poiesz within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Montessori Vaklyceum is a couple of streets away, and the Zernike College is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, about a ten-minute walk, while the Service Apotheek Helpman is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 8 stops at Groningen, H. Siccamasingel on your doorstep, and lines 50, 51 and 418 stop at Groningen, v. K. Verschuurlaan a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen is a lively city with plenty to explore, and you can find more about [the municipality of Groningen] on our site.
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value available for this property, so we cannot compare it with the asking price or show its historical development. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 53 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1935 on clay soil, with a note that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered through multiple channels, including RJ Makelaardij on Funda, RJ Makelaardij's own website, and Huispedia. The main agent was RJ Makelaardij, and the listing had been active since 19 June 2026.
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About Van Royenlaan 46, Groningen
What was the asking price for this apartment and how did it compare to the local market?
The asking price was €349,500. In the Helpman area, the average asking price for homes at the time on the market was €365,254, with a median of €345,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,869, while this home was listed at €3,603 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 97 square metres. This put the asking price in line with what was typical for the area.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment had four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed at 97 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 square metres. The property also includes a front and rear garden and a garage box.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No, there is no WOZ value stated for this property. As a result, we cannot compare it with the asking price or show how the value had developed over the past five years.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1935 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 2 percent of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are near this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 313 metres, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl at 580 metres, and a Poiesz at 893 metres. For schools, the Montessori Vaklyceum is at 460 metres, and the Zernike College for atheneum, havo, mavo and vbo is at 568 metres. The nearest primary school, De Tamarisk, is at 621 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 8 stops at Groningen, H. Siccamasingel, just 250 metres away. Lines 50, 51 and 418 stop at Groningen, v. K. Verschuurlaan at 352 metres, and line 8 also stops at Groningen, Geert Teispad at 394 metres. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, about 1.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the wider district give an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident calls it a top neighbourhood with beautiful houses and good facilities, quiet yet close to the city. Another describes it as a nice little neighbourhood that is quiet. However, one review notes that in the evening, when young people are around, it can feel less safe, with the reviewer having been shouted at and followed on several occasions.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is E. The agent noted that the home had partial double glazing, which might help somewhat, but the label itself indicated that the property was not among the most energy-efficient homes on the market.
Does this apartment have a garden and parking?
Yes, according to the agent, this ground-floor apartment had both a front and rear garden. It also includes a garage box, which provides parking or storage space. The property was offered in full ownership, so there was no leasehold arrangement to consider.
What is the homeowners' association fee for this property?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €105, according to the agent. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas and insurance. The exact scope of what was included was not detailed in the listing, so it was best to review the association's documents if you were considering this home.
