Harkstede, Midden-Groningen
NeighbourhoodHarkstede is a village where life moves at its own pace, and this detached house on Hoofdweg 193 sits right in that rhythm. Built in 1905, the home stands on a generous plot with open views, just outside the built-up area. The asking price of €695,000 is 28% below the average asking price of €968,917 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the least expensive of the six homes currently for sale here. For context, detached houses in Midden-Groningen give you a sense of what else is available in the wider area.
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 522 m³. The living area is listed as 136 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 552 m². The plot measures 2,423 m² according to the agent, against 1,959 m² in the BAG registration. The property includes a rear garden facing south, accessible via the back, and a detached wooden garage. It is freehold, with roof insulation, HR glazing, wall and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The agent describes the setting as sheltered, rural and with a free view.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a small village with a great environment", mentioning beautiful large houses, a primary school and sports clubs, though noting few food options and only one supermarket. Another says: "It's quiet. People are friendly. It's not a crazy village to live in." A third review mentions loitering youths around New Year's Eve. The village has around 3,020 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. The Harkstede neighbourhood has its own character, shaped by the surrounding countryside.
Daily errands are simple: the Coop supermarket is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Samenwerkingsschool Meeroevers, is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education you would travel further afield. The bus stop at Hoofdweg 3 is on your doorstep, served by lines 5 and 516, with another stop a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Kropswolde, about 5.5 km from the home. The municipality of Midden-Groningen covers the wider area around the village.
The WOZ value for 2025 is €474,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 47% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €278,000 to €474,000.
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Schiphuis on Funda.
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About Hoofdweg 193, Harkstede (Gem. Groningen)
The asking price of €695,000 is 47% above the WOZ value of €474,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact about this listing, and what it means for the eventual sale price is for you to judge.
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed as 136 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 552 m². The plot is 2,423 m² according to the agent, against 1,959 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden facing south and a detached wooden garage.
The agent has not published this field. The home was built in 1905, and the listing does mention roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, as well as heating via a central heating boiler and a wood stove.
Based on the agent's listed living area of 136 m², the price per square metre is €5,110. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,781. The living area is 66% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 395 m², which partly explains the difference in price per square metre.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a small village with a great environment", with beautiful large houses and few problems. Another says it is quiet and friendly. A third mentions loitering youths around New Year's Eve. The village has around 3,020 inhabitants.
The Coop supermarket is about 600 metres away, and the GP practice is 450 metres away. The nearest primary school, Samenwerkingsschool Meeroevers, is about 3.5 km away. The nearest pharmacy is in Groningen, about 6.3 km away. The bus stop at Hoofdweg 3 is 86 metres from the home, served by lines 5 and 516.
The WOZ value has risen from €278,000 in 2020 to €474,000 in 2025, an increase of 71% over five years. The yearly values were €295,000 in 2021, €341,000 in 2022, €422,000 in 2023 and €448,000 in 2024. This development reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate. The other property details, such as the layout, floor areas and plot size, are provided by the agent and the BAG registration.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Around New Year's Eve there are always groups (16-20) with a lot of fireworks, my little sister doesn't dare to go outside because of this and they also cause damage.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice village, many beautiful and large houses. never many problems in the neighbourhood. there is a primary school and there are sports clubs. but few food options in the area and only 1 supermarket. the lake is a nice place to swim, paddleboard and windsurf. the nature around the lake is a pleasant place for a walk.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quiet. People are friendly. It's not a crazy village to live in. To make it even safer, a zebra crossing would be nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €968,917 | €736,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,781 | – |
| Rent price | €1,950 p/m | €1,950 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Around New Year's Eve there are always groups (16-20) with a lot of fireworks, my little sister doesn't dare to go outside because of this and they also cause damage.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of nature and countryside and good access to neighbouring villages and towns due to the motorway
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice village, many beautiful and large houses. never many problems in the neighbourhood. there is a primary school and there are sports clubs. but few food options in the area and only 1 supermarket. the lake is a nice place to swim, paddleboard and windsurf. the nature around the lake is a pleasant place for a walk.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quiet. People are friendly. It's not a crazy village to live in. To make it even safer, a zebra crossing would be nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €968,917 | €736,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,781 | – |
| Rent price | €1,950 p/m | €1,950 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Good
Auto-translated to English by AIClose-knit neighbourhood looks out for each other
Auto-translated to English by AII get along well with a lot of people
Auto-translated to English by AINot enough public transport, but otherwise fine, quiet, peaceful, nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery tidy and child-friendly neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AINice living, beautiful harbour, and you can enjoy sailing and fishing there
Auto-translated to English by AIVery quiet, hardly anyone outside, annoying
Auto-translated to English by AIMost people are friendly and helpful. There are a few who spoil the pleasure of living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €410,944 | €363,509 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,980 | – |
| Rent price | €1,550 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Hoofdweg 193, Harkstede (Gem. Groningen)
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