A bright apartment above the city
This apartment on the sixth floor of a 2008 building sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. The home is offered for €635,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The asking price sits 86% above the neighbourhood average of €342,064, and the price per square metre is 23% above the local average. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Groningen reflects a different segment of the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 128 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 133 m². The home has a volume of 424 m³ and is located on the sixth floor. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively modest.
Life in the Rivierenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a "top location," saying: "It's close and just far enough from the centre that you're in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood, but you can easily find the bustling centre within 5 minutes." Another resident is less positive, mentioning "many drug users, many dogs pooping on the street, a lot of noise." A third resident notes that "the neighbourhood isn't really green" but finds it "relatively accessible." The area is home to about 4,600 people, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Aldi just around the corner. Parcival College is a couple of streets away, and De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht is on your doorstep, while the pharmacy Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Vechtstraat and Zuiderplantsoen are just around the corner, served by lines 50 and 51, and the main station stop is a five-minute walk away with many more lines. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Groningen. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB Lden, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk is low, with only 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Schreuder Makelaars.
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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 Vechtstraat 290, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Rivierenbuurt?
The asking price of €635,000 is 86% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €342,064. The price per square metre is 23% above the local average. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. This comparison is based on the current listings in the area, not on recent sales.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the sixth floor of the building. The living area is 128 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 133 m². The volume is 424 m³. The energy label is A.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax, and it is not always included in the listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. In the surrounding area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular building. The risk level is based on public data and can vary between individual properties.
What are the flood and heat stress risks here?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 192 metres, followed by an Aldi at 443 metres. An AH to go is at 619 metres, and another PLUS at 772 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 923 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are near this home?
Parcival College, a secondary school, is 208 metres away. De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw, a primary school, is 241 metres away. Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is at 538 metres, and a special primary school, Dr Bekenkamp, is at 597 metres. Several other schools are within a few hundred metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Vechtstraat, at 270 metres, served by lines 50 and 51. The stop Groningen, Zuiderplantsoen is at 341 metres with lines 50, 51 and 418. The main station stop is at 452 metres with many lines. Groningen train station is 610 metres away.
What do residents say about living in the Rivierenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident praises the location, saying it is close enough to the centre to be convenient but far enough to be quiet. Another mentions issues with drug users, dog waste and noise. A third notes the area is not very green but is accessible.
