A classic apartment with a modern label
This apartment on the Westersingel sits right on the edge of a park, in the heart of Groningen. Built in 1892, it has been given an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €375,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €480,229. For context, apartments in Groningen are listed across a wide range of prices.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the first floor and covers 114 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The volume is 254 m³. There is a roof terrace, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Oud-West, which includes this neighbourhood, give their surroundings an average score of 7.87, based on sixteen 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 resident notes: "Despite the population density, quiet and pleasant." A third resident mentions the mix of ages and lifestyles, with a Spar, a primary school and a playground all within a few minutes' walk. The neighbourhood has around 5,670 inhabitants, and a large share of them are between 15 and 25 years old. For more on the area, see the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The Nassauschool is a ten-minute walk away, and the St. Michaëlschool is a couple of streets further. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep and the Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep are both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Verl. Visserstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. The train station Groningen is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €343,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 88%, from €182,000 to €343,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil type is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including van der Houwen and Makelaardij Van der Houwen.
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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 Westersingel 28B, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €375,000 is 22% below the average asking price in the Schildersbuurt, which is €480,229. The price per square metre is €3,289, based on the agent's listing. The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with the neighbourhood average. This is a precomputed comparison, so it gives a sense of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It covers 114 m² of living space, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The volume is 254 m³. There is a roof terrace, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €343,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is 9% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 88%, from €182,000 to €343,000. This development is precomputed and reflects the change in the official valuation over that period.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. They give an idea of the acoustic environment in the immediate surroundings.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil type is clay. The notes mention that the home was built in 1892 on clay soil, which could mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of the buildings were constructed before 1970, and 3% of the properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 161 metres, which is on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is at 332 metres, just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is at 495 metres, a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is at 663 metres, and another Coop is at 712 metres. Within a five-kilometre radius, there are 47 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the Nassauschool at 596 metres, a ten-minute walk, with 430 pupils. The St. Michaëlschool is at 630 metres, also about a ten-minute walk, with 209 pupils. For secondary education, the CSG Augustinus is at 913 metres, and the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is at 1,006 metres. There are 80 schools within a five-kilometre radius, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Verl. Visserstraat, at 100 metres, with lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. Another stop, Groningen, Westerhaven, is at 149 metres, with additional lines 8 and 139. The train station Groningen is at 874 metres, about a ten-minute walk. These connections give you access to the city and surrounding areas, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district of Oud-West, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.87, based on sixteen 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 notes: "Despite the population density, quiet and pleasant." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition. The home was built in 1892, but the label reflects the current energy characteristics, which may have been improved over time.
