A ground-floor apartment in Oosterpoort
On Verlengde Nieuwstraat, in the Oosterpoort neighbourhood of Groningen, this ground-floor apartment from 1913 sits on a quiet road within a residential area. With 61 m² of living space, it is a compact home in a lively part of the city. The asking price of €275,000 works out at €4,508 per m², which is on the high side compared with the average of €4,221 per m² for apartments in Groningen.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is located on the ground floor and has a rear garden facing northwest. The home is in full ownership and is heated by a combi boiler. According to the agent, the living area is 61 m², which matches the BAG registration.
Life in Oosterpoort
Residents describe Oosterpoort as a social and lively neighbourhood, where students, young people, families and singles mix easily. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily." Another adds: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood. I've never felt uncomfortable." Based on eight reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.41. The area is home to around 5,125 people, many of whom live alone. For a closer look at what the Oosterpoort neighbourhood has to offer, the reviews give a good sense of daily life here.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Helperpark and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Lubeckweg, served by lines 2, 76, 171, 178 and 471, is a couple of streets away, and Groningen Europapark station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €228,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €172,000 to €228,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 56 dB, above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij van Santen de Hoog.
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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 Verlengde Nieuwstraat 40, Groningen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €275,000. With a living area of 61 m², that comes to €4,508 per m². The average price per m² in Oosterpoort is €4,221, so this home is priced above the neighbourhood average. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €277,500.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total, including one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on the ground floor and has a rear garden facing northwest. The home is in full ownership and is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €228,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 33%, from €172,000 in 2020 to €228,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on public data at address level, including the fact that the building dates from before 1970. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort, is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Helperpark and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort are both within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Lubeckweg, served by lines 2, 76, 171, 178 and 471, is a couple of streets away. Groningen Europapark station is a ten-minute walk from the home. The nearest bus stop at Boumaboulevard is served by line 2.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home has a moderate energy performance. Expect energy costs that are neither particularly low nor exceptionally high, though the exact amount depends on usage and the current energy prices.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe Oosterpoort as a social and lively neighbourhood, with a mix of students, young people, families and singles. One resident says people greet each other easily and feel safe walking in the evening. The neighbourhood scores an average of 7.41 based on eight reviews.
