A bright upper apartment on the edge of the park
This upper apartment on the Waterloolaan sits on the third floor of a building from 1990, right where the Herewegbuurt meets the greenery of the Stadspark. The neighbourhood is a lively mix of students, young people, families and singles, with a sociable, easy-going feel. The asking price of €240,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €361,375. For context, apartments in Groningen vary widely in price, so this one stands out for its position and price.
Inside the home
With three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor, the layout is compact and practical. The living area is 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home has floor insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and is heated with block heating and a central heating boiler. It is an upper apartment, so you live above ground level with the park and woodland right outside. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €16,100, which is worth noting as a fixed cost.
Life in the Herewegbuurt
Residents of the district of Oud-Zuid, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on nineteen reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily, with many shops, GPs, a pharmacy, supermarkets and dining options nearby. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, and that they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The area is lively, with pubs and a community centre that hosts activities, and people of all ages live side by side. Around 72% of households in the neighbourhood are single-person households, which fits the mix of students and young professionals. The Herewegbuurt neighbourhood has its own character within the wider district.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Dr Bekenkamp special primary school is a couple of streets away, and Parcival College for secondary education is about a five-minute walk. The GP practice De Vecht is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Zuiderplantsoen is on your doorstep, with lines 50, 51 and 418, and the train station Groningen Europapark is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all this and more within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €269,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €165,000 to €269,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, with 62% of properties in the postcode area built before 1970 and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Climate Impact Atlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Solide Vastgoedmakelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Waterloolaan 1-49, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €240,000 is 11% below the WOZ value of €269,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €165,000 to €269,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation, but the market determines the final price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is an upper apartment on the third floor, with a living area of 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home has floor insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and is heated with block heating and a central heating boiler.
What is the monthly homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €16,100. This is a fixed cost that covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas. It is important to factor this into your monthly budget when considering the total cost of living here.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on area-level data: 62% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970, and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Climate Impact Atlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, just around the corner at 485 metres. Another PLUS is at 560 metres, and an Aldi is at 720 metres. There is also an AH to go at 875 metres and an Albert Heijn at 989 metres. With several options within a short walk, daily groceries are easy to pick up.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is the Dr Bekenkamp special primary school, at 337 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at 530 metres, and the Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is at 688 metres. There are also primary schools like De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw at 549 metres and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort at 617 metres.
How is the public transport from here?
The bus stop Groningen, Zuiderplantsoen is at 157 metres, with lines 50, 51 and 418. Another stop, Groningen, Vechtstraat, is at 270 metres with lines 50 and 51. The nearest train station is Groningen Europapark, at 757 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Oud-Zuid, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.21, based on nineteen reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily, with many shops and dining options. Another says it is cosy and fairly safe, and that they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €3,529, based on the agent's living area of 68 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,968. This means the price per square metre is about 11% below the neighbourhood average, which aligns with the overall asking price being 34% below the average asking price of €361,375.
