A 1895 end-of-terrace house in the Herewegbuurt
This end-of-terrace house on Verlengde Willemstraat 17 sits in the Herewegbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Zuid district. The home dates from 1895 and carries energy label F, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a price of €265,000, the asking price sits 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €329,900, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Groningen] typically command different price points depending on size and condition.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 229 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The plot shows a larger discrepancy: the agent lists 112 m², the BAG registration 55 m². The property includes a rear garden, full ownership, and a central heating boiler. The agent notes insulation consisting of roof insulation, partially double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation. The home is described as a semi-detached family house on a quiet road.
Life in the Herewegbuurt
Residents of the district Oud-Zuid give their area an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as "a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people", adding that "people greet each other easily" and that it feels safe for an evening walk. Another calls it "cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe", saying they have never felt uncomfortable. The neighbourhood counts 1,620 inhabitants, with a large share of young adults. The area has a strong urban character, with an address density of 4,490 per square kilometre. For more on [the Herewegbuurt neighbourhood], the mix of ages and households shapes daily life here.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is a five-minute walk, while Parcival College for secondary education is also within walking distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is nearby. Bus stops at Zuiderplantsoen and Vechtstraat, both a short walk, offer lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Groningen] provides the surrounding infrastructure.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 is €292,000, up 39% from €210,000 in 2020. The asking price of €265,000 sits 9% below this valuation. Public risk data at address level indicates road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden and railway noise at 64 dB Lden, both above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 19 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level indication covering this postcode area, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with current flood risk low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hopma Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Verlengde Willemstraat 17, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €265,000, while the WOZ value on 1 January 2025 is €292,000. That means the asking price sits 9% below the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen 39% between 2020 and 2025, from €210,000 to €292,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The plot is listed at 112 m² by the agent, against 55 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden and the property is in full ownership.
What does energy label F mean for this home?
Energy label F is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes insulation including roof insulation, partially double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation. The home dates from 1895, which is a fact about its age rather than a statement about its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on public data at area level. This postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with another PLUS and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. IKC Borgman Oosterpoort primary school is a five-minute walk, and Parcival College for secondary education is also nearby. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is close by.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Zuiderplantsoen and Vechtstraat are both a short walk away, offering lines 50, 51 and 418. Groningen Europapark train station is about a ten-minute walk. The stops provide regular bus connections, though specific destinations and frequencies are not part of the listing data.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district Oud-Zuid give their area an average score of 7.21, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as a social neighbourhood where people greet each other easily and feel safe for an evening walk. Another calls it cosy and fairly safe, saying they have never felt uncomfortable. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Herewegbuurt.
How does the price per square metre compare?
The price per square metre is €4,907, based on the agent's listed living area of 54 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €3,779. The home's living area of 54 m² is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 93 m², which partly explains the price difference.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden and railway noise at 64 dB Lden, both above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is at 19 dB Lden, below the standard. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in the Herewegbuurt, with asking prices ranging from €225,000 to €575,000. The average asking price is €329,900 and the median is €300,000. In the past period, 60 homes were sold at an average price of €398,775, with an average time on market of 35 days.
