Van Swinderenstraat 34
Professorenbuurt, Groningen
AreaA pre-war apartment in the Professorenbuurt
Van Swinderenstraat 34 sits on a quiet residential street in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. The area is home to a mix of students, families and long-time residents, and the Hamburgervijver is just around the corner for a relaxing stroll. This ground-floor apartment dates from 1933 and carries energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. At €375,000, the asking price is in line with the market, especially when you compare it with the average for apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
Spread over two floors, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 m². The property has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. There is a rear garden of 88 m² facing north-west, accessible via the back alley, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €158.
Life in the Professorenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.57, based on thirteen reviews. One resident says: "I feel quite safe here, in all that time there was only a fire once, 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." Some residents mention that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins, and that parking for bikes can be tight with so many students around. The neighbourhood counts 6,540 inhabitants, and a large share of the housing stock dates from before 1945. For more context, have a look at the Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and PLUS a five-minute walk. For school, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is just around the corner and St. Franciscus is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Poll is just around the corner. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersbrug and Wielewaalplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 3, 4 and 163, and 61, 63, 65 and 165 respectively. Groningen Noord station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications at area level, not as an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1933 construction on clay soil and the fact that all properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, rising to medium for heat stress by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar Idee and a listing on Funda. The information comes from the agent's own listing and public data sources.
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About Van Swinderenstraat 34, Groningen
What does the asking price of €375,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €375,000, which works out at €3,827 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 98 m². In the Professorenbuurt, the average asking price for homes currently on the market is €390,419, with a median of €355,505. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,921, so this apartment sits below that figure.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 m². The property also has a rear garden of 88 m² facing north-west, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The apartment carries energy label D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, which are relevant for the overall energy performance. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At area level, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 17 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area around the address, not a measurement taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the home was built in 1933 on clay soil, and all properties in this postcode area were constructed before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 293 metres, with Lidl at 447 metres and PLUS at 700 metres. For schools, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is at 241 metres and St. Franciscus at 326 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, and CSG Wessel Gansfort for secondary education is at 709 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug at 318 metres with lines 3, 4 and 163, and Groningen, Wielewaalplein at 372 metres with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen Noord train station is at 1.2 km, about a ten-minute walk. The stops are well placed for getting around the city and further afield.
What do residents say about living in the Professorenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.57 out of 10, based on thirteen reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant neighbours, the neat street and the Hamburgervijver nearby, while another highlights the many facilities such as schools, a gym, playgrounds and supermarkets. Some residents note that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins and that bike parking can be tight with many students around.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €158. This is a standard contribution for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building. The property is offered in full ownership, meaning you own the home outright without any ground lease obligations.
