A classic upper-floor apartment in Groningen's Schildersbuurt
This 1914 upper-floor apartment sits on the fourth floor of a classic Groningen building, with a free view over the neighbourhood. It is a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and it is one of the [apartments in Groningen] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has a living area of 69 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². It is heated by a heat pump and has double glazing. The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. The agent describes the setting as in a residential area with a free view.
The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Oud-West, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area 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 has a high share of young adults, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25. For more on the area, see [the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
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 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. Bus stops on the H. Colleniusstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 7, 35 and 39, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the facilities of a city centre nearby, as described on [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €262,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €184,000 to €262,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data, and the soil is clay. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 32C, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €275,000 is 43% below the average asking price in the Schildersbuurt, which is €486,229. The price per square metre is €3,986, which is 8% below the neighbourhood average of €4,333 per m². The price verdict is 'keen', meaning it is priced sharply compared with other homes currently on the market in this area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 69 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The home is on the fourth floor and has a volume of 225 m³. It is an upper-floor apartment, so there are no neighbours above you.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for this home was €262,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 42%, from €184,000 in 2020 to €262,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in this area over that period.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
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. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at 269 metres, with the Coop at 417 metres and a SPAR at 533 metres. The Nassauschool primary school is 478 metres away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both within 350 metres. For public transport, the bus stop on H. Colleniusstraat is 75 metres away, with lines 7, 35 and 39, and Groningen train station is 1.2 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Oud-West, which includes the Schildersbuurt, give their area an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident says it is quiet yet lively, with everything within walking distance. Another mentions the mix of families and people of different ages, and the convenience of local shops and schools. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label D. This means it is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home does have double glazing and a heat pump, which are positive features for energy use. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the home.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress at this address?
According to area-level climate data, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, while the risk of flooding 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 indications for the area, not a detailed assessment of this specific property.
