A quiet spot in Groningen's Gorechtbuurt
This apartment on Zaagmuldersweg 688 sits in the Gorechtbuurt, a leafy corner of Groningen's Oud-Oost district. Residents describe the area as cosy and green, with trees, a pond and a friendly, familiar feel. The asking price of €200,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €288,690, and it's the cheapest of the 29 homes currently for sale here. That puts the price on the low side compared with the market. For context, apartments in Groningen average around this level.
The apartment itself
Built in 1957, this portiekflat sits on the first floor and covers 53 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration lists 58 m². It has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating. There is a homeowners' association with a fee of €16,700, which is a notable monthly cost to factor in. The energy label is E, so expect higher energy bills than a more efficient home.
Life in the Gorechtbuurt
The Gorechtbuurt neighbourhood is home to around 4,745 people, many of them young adults and students. Residents give it an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another adds: "Lots of trees, rustling leaves, a pleasant walk along the pond. A quick greeting, a chat with a neighbour." A third resident mentions feeling very safe and enjoying the nearby city beach and Lidl and Aldi within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households, at 70%.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Lidl is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For schools, De Kleine Wereld is a five-minute walk, and St. Franciscus is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A.J. van Verseveld, with Apotheek Poll pharmacy next door. Bus stops are very close: Zaagmuldersbrug with lines 3, 4 and 163 is on your doorstep, and Wielewaalplein with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165 is just around the corner. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Groningen offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €242,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is 17% above the asking price. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €153,000 to €242,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction era, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including iQ Makelaars Groningen on Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia and Pararius.
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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 Zaagmuldersweg 688, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €200,000 is 17% below the WOZ value of €242,000, 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 increased by 58%, from €153,000 in 2020 to €242,000 in 2025. This means the asking price is notably lower than the official valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 53 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home is a portiekflat, built in 1957, and is located on the first floor. It has double glazing and is heated by block heating.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €16,700. This is a significant annual cost that you should be aware of when budgeting for this home. The fee is part of the ongoing costs of owning this apartment, and it covers the shared costs of the building. The exact services covered by this fee are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the clay soil and the fact that the building dates from 1957, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they indicate the general noise environment in the area, not the soundproofing of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl is the closest supermarket, just 101 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 488 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Jumbo and Aldi are both 839 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also 47 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, so you have plenty of options for grocery shopping.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Zaagmuldersbrug, just 42 metres away, with bus lines 3, 4 and 163. Another stop, Groningen, Wielewaalplein, is 57 metres away and serves lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, about 1.3 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Gorechtbuurt has around 4,745 residents, with a high proportion of young adults and students. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "great spot" with lots of amenities and close to the centre. Another mentions the trees, the pond and the friendly atmosphere. A third resident says they feel very safe and enjoy the nearby city beach.
How does the price per square metre compare?
The asking price per square metre is €3,774, based on the agent's listed living area of 53 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,912. This means the price per square metre for this apartment is slightly below the neighbourhood average, which is consistent with the overall asking price being 31% below the average.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the overall energy performance is moderate. There is no information about other insulation measures in the listing.
