A 1905 end-of-terrace house on the Bloemsingel
This end-of-terrace house from 1905 sits on the Bloemsingel in the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier, right in the heart of Groningen. It is a classic city home with a front door that opens straight onto the street, and the setting is described by the agent as in the centre. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 44% below the average asking price of €613,783 for homes in this area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,455, while this home is listed at €2,875 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Groningen, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 603 cubic metres. There is a patio or atrium garden and an attached wooden garage. The property is municipal land subject to ground lease, but the lease has been bought off in perpetuity, so there is no ongoing ground rent to worry about. Heating is provided by a combi boiler. The living area is given as 159 square metres in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 120 square metres; the plot is 139 square metres in both. The energy label is D, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "A vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people. Actually, everything is just fine. There are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area." Another adds: "Very pleasant living, central but not too busy. Really great! All amenities are within walking distance, including a small park. You're in the city centre in no time. Nothing to complain about really." A third resident notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy and quiet. The park is easily accessible and the people in the area are friendly, but there is often litter on the streets, which is a shame." The area is home to about 6,515 people, and 80% of households are single-person households. For more on what it is like here, see the Hortusbuurt-Ebbingekwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo and Aldi both. For school, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is on your doorstep, and De Kleine Wereld is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Boterdiep, and the Service Apotheek Boterdiep is. The bus stop Groningen, UMCG Noord is on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 163 and 171. Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Groningen offers all the facilities of a city, and you can read more about the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €479,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €345,000 is 28% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 70%, from €281,000 to €479,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 18 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1905 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 1% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Schouten + van der Griezen and Schouten + Van der Giezen Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Bloemsingel 2, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €345,000 is 28% below the WOZ value of €479,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €613,783, coming in 44% below that figure.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 120 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 159 square metres. The plot is 139 square metres. There is a patio or atrium garden and an attached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The home has a combi boiler for heating. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal land that is subject to ground lease, but the lease has been bought off in perpetuity. This means there is no ongoing ground rent to pay. The ownership is described as municipal property charged with ground lease, with the lease permanently redeemed.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1905 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Ekoplaza at 360 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 373 metres. There is another Albert Heijn at 465 metres, and a Jumbo and an Aldi both at 483 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping easy.
Which schools are close to this home?
IKC Borgman Ebbinge, a primary school, is at 94 metres, and De Kleine Wereld, another primary school, is at 372 metres. For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is at 420 metres and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is at 549 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Boterdiep at 478 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Groningen, UMCG Noord is at 90 metres and is served by lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 163 and 171. Another stop, Groningen, Pijpstraat, is at 291 metres with lines 1, 2, 10, 11 and 171. Groningen Noord train station is at 1,049 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says it is vibrant with nice people, eateries, close supermarkets and a city beach. Another says it is central but not too busy, with all amenities within walking distance. A third notes it is cosy and quiet, though there is often litter on the streets.
