A classic upper-floor apartment in Groningen
This 1914 upper-floor apartment sits on the third floor of a building on Wassenberghstraat, in the Schildersbuurt area of Groningen. It is a quiet spot with a free view, yet the city is all around you. The asking price of €275,000 is 43% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €486,229, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price, so this one stands out for its affordability.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 62 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes it is largely double glazed with HR glass and floor insulation. Heating comes from a heat pump, and the property is in full ownership. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give it an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "It's the first time I live in the city, so it took some getting used to, but the neighbourhood immediately feels like coming home. It's very quiet, yet there's always something going on." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood with many families and people of different ages and lifestyles." The district is home to many young adults, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25, and a large share of single-person households. The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood itself is part of this lively, mixed area.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Coop a couple of streets away and a SPAR a five-minute walk. The Nassauschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at H. Colleniusstraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 7, 35 and 39. Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Groningen offers plenty of options for getting around.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €264,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €176,000 to €264,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction typical of the postcode area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 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 two channels: directly through and on Funda. The listing has been active since 19 October 2026.
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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 Wassenberghstraat 32B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €264,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 50%, from €176,000 in 2020 to €264,000 in 2025. This gives some context for the price, though the market determines what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper-floor apartment has three rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 62 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The property is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has largely double glazing with HR glass and floor insulation, and heating is provided by a heat pump. These features support the label, though the label itself is a formal rating.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1914 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 96% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Coop a couple of streets away and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. The Nassauschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at H. Colleniusstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 7, 35 and 39. Groningen train station is about a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Schildersbuurt, give it an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident describes it as "very quiet, yet there's always something going on," and another notes it has "many families and people of different ages and lifestyles." The area has a large share of young adults, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25, and many single-person households. It is a lively, mixed area.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €4,435, based on the agent's listed living area of 62 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €4,333, so this home is priced slightly above that average. However, the total asking price of €275,000 is 43% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €486,229, because the home is smaller than the average property in the area.
Is there a risk of flooding in this area?
According to area-level data, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is indicated as elevated. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not a guarantee for this specific property, and they come from public data sources like the Klimaateffectatlas.
