A villa with room to breathe
This detached villa on Borgsingel 10 sits in Oosterhaar, a residential area in Haren (Gr) within the municipality of Groningen. The home was built in 2004 and carries an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €1,150,000 is on the high side, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the price is 161% above the average asking price of €440,154 for homes in the neighbourhood, and the living area of 208 m² is 89% larger than the neighbourhood average of 110 m². If you are looking at detached houses in Groningen, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
The villa has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 828 m³. According to the agent, the living area is 208 m², while the BAG registration lists 224 m². The plot is listed as 929 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration gives 686 m². The home has a garden at the rear (357 m²), a front garden and a side garden, with the rear garden facing northwest. There is a carport and a balcony. The property is freehold. The agent mentions insulation including roof insulation, HR glazing, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The setting is described as on a quiet road, by the water, in a residential area, rural and with an open view.
Life in Oosterhaar
Oosterhaar is a neighbourhood where residents of the municipality of Groningen give an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I live here now, with ups and downs regarding noise, for 12.5 years. Always chose to stay here, given the nice neighbours and neat street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner where I like to relax. All amenities close by and a bus stop at the quay, ideal if you travel often and like to travel:). I feel quite safe here, in all that time there was only a fire once, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident says: "Beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, so close to the city. toppp." A third says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." The neighbourhood has about 4,250 inhabitants, and 70% of the homes are owner-occupied. This is the Oosterhaar neighbourhood as described by its residents.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered. The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, with Aldi and Albert Heijn. For primary education, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is and the Joseph Haydn-School. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Heikens in Haren, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Oosterhaar. The nearest hospital is UMCG-Beatrixoord. For public transport, bus line 51 stops at Haren, Station, and the nearest train station is Haren. This all falls within the municipality of Groningen, where the home is located.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €942,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €636,000 to €942,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, rail traffic and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium, as is the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is low now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ALFRED+ | Groningen-Amsterdam | Quality Realtors and ALFRED+ | Groningen-Amsterdam | Quality Realtors 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.
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About Borgsingel 10, Haren (Gr)
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €942,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €440,154, being 161% above it. The price per square metre is €5,529, based on the agent's listed living area.
What are the key features of this villa?
The villa has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, across three floors. The living area is 208 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 224 m². The plot is 929 m² per the agent, but the BAG gives 686 m². There is a rear garden of 357 m² facing northwest, a front and side garden, a carport, and a balcony. The property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, HR glazing, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The label indicates the home is efficient in terms of energy use, which can mean lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €942,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 48%, from €636,000 to €942,000. The asking price is 22% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, not an indication of the market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows noise levels from road traffic at 38 dB Lden, rail traffic at 37 dB Lden, and air traffic at 23 dB Lden, all for the reference years 2022 and 2023. These levels are all below the relevant noise standards. This is area-level data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk for 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is low now and is expected to remain low in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific property.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 837 m, with Aldi at 1,276 m and Albert Heijn at 1,413 m. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Heikens at 792 m, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Oosterhaar at 781 m. The nearest hospital is UMCG-Beatrixoord at 1,902 m. For schools, the Groningse Schoolvereniging is at 3,398 m.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 51 stops at Haren, Station at 800 m, and at Haren, Waterhuizerweg at 1,141 m. The nearest train station is Haren at 736 m. The bus stop at the quay was mentioned by a resident as ideal for those who travel often.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Groningen give an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident mentions the nice neighbours, the neat street, and the Hamburgervijver around the corner. Another says the area has beautiful houses, good amenities, and is quiet yet close to the city. A third says people are friendly and they enjoy living there.
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