A quiet spot in the middle of Groningen
This apartment on the Visserstraat sits in Binnenstad-Noord, a part of the city centre where life is compact and everything is within walking distance. The home is on the third floor of a building from 1940, and the asking price is €250,000. The asking price sits 55% below the average asking price of €555,731 in the area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,672, and this home is listed at €5,208 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Groningen, this one stands out for its central yet quiet setting.
The apartment itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 48 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. There is a homeowners' association fee of €34 per month. The property is described as being on a quiet road in the centre, which fits the feel of the location.
Life in Binnenstad-Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.38, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another adds: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." The area is home to around 4,765 people, and a large share of households are single-person, at 82%. The neighbourhood has a young profile, with 48% of residents aged between 15 and 25. It is a place where the city centre is on your doorstep, yet the streets feel calm. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, St. Michaëlschool, is a five-minute walk, and the Praedinius Gymnasium for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk D. Soeters is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Centrum Groningen is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Groningen, Verl. Visserstraat is just around the corner, with lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities of a city, and this home is right in the middle of it, as part of the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €258,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €182,000 to €258,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil is clay. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including de Makelaar Ella Onrust and Funda. The listing is available through three sources in total.
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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 Visserstraat 40B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €258,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 55% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €555,731, though the home is smaller than the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 48 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home is on the third floor of the building. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label itself does not tell you about the overall condition of the building. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 26.1% of homes at label D or lower.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1940 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, but this is not an inspection of this specific property. The risk is an indication for the area, not a verdict on this home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level measurements from public data, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is also expected to be low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 377 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 384 metres. A Coop is at 462 metres, and an Ekoplaza is at 549 metres. You will not have to go far for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is St. Michaëlschool, about 340 metres away. The Nassauschool is at 606 metres, and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is at 692 metres. For secondary education, the Praedinius Gymnasium is at 818 metres, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is at 868 metres.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Verl. Visserstraat, about 288 metres away, with lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. The Groningen Westerhaven stop is at 434 metres with additional lines. Groningen train station is about 980 metres away, so you can walk there in about ten minutes.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.38, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another says: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." The reviews reflect a central but calm area.
Why is the asking price lower than the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €258,000. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and may not reflect the current market. The price is also below the neighbourhood average asking price, but the home is smaller than average. The price per m² is €5,208, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,672 per m².
