A quiet spot in the Indische buurt
This end-of-terrace house sits on a quiet road in a residential area of the Indische buurt, a diverse part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. The home was built in 1995 and carries an efficient energy label A. With an asking price of €375,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Groningen are listed at various price points across the municipality.
The home itself
Inside, the layout spans three floors with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 89 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m²; the plot is 105 m² in both sources. The house has a rear garden of 50 m² facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a roof terrace. It is fully insulated, heated by a central heating boiler, and sold as full ownership. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Indische buurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." Another notes: "Nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." A third review is less positive, describing it as an "old neighbourhood, generally low income." The area is home to around 8,500 people, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Indische buurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. A PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is a ten-minute walk, and CSG Wessel Gansfort secondary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Boterdiep, and Apotheek Poll pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 10 stops at Groningen, Poortstraat just around the corner, and Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Groningen offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €357,000, and the asking price sits 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €227,000 to €357,000. As for address-level risks, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with flood risk low now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Sam Farès Makelaars.
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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 Arubastraat 16, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €357,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 18% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €317,048.
What is the layout of this house?
The house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 89 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². The plot is 105 m². There is a rear garden of 50 m² facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, and a roof terrace.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the house is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label reflects the official registration, and the insulation details come from the agent's description.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, and in this area 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A PLUS supermarket is just 87 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at 558 metres and a Lidl at 991 metres. For schools, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is 415 metres away, and CSG Wessel Gansfort secondary school is 590 metres away. A GP practice is at 1.3 km, and a pharmacy at 824 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 10 stops at Groningen, Poortstraat, about 294 metres away, and also at Groningen, Floresstraat at 557 metres. Lines 63, 65 and 165 stop at Groningen, v. Eesterenlaan at 674 metres. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, at 1.2 km.
What do residents say about the Indische buurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." Another notes: "Nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." A third describes it as an "old neighbourhood, generally low income."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €227,000 to €357,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €244,000 to €318,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, meaning there is a chance of water on the street during intense rainfall. The flood risk from surrounding waters is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
