A grand home on the Ubbo Emmiussingel
This is a remarkable one: a detached house on the Ubbo Emmiussingel in the heart of Groningen, listed for €1,495,000. The asking price sits 212% above the average asking price of €479,176 in the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood, which puts it firmly on the high side. The home was built in 1881 and carries an A++ energy label, an efficient label. For context, the neighbourhood's housing market shows a wide spread, with prices ranging from €135,000 to €1,750,000. If you are looking at [detached houses in Groningen], this one stands out immediately.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a detached house, though the property subtype is listed as an upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning). The living area according to the BAG registration is 716 m², while the agent lists 170 m². The plot measures 1018 m². The home has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across a single floor, with a volume of 500 m³. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump. It is a new build, listed since 3 September 2026.
Life in Binnenstad-Zuid
Binnenstad-Zuid is the kind of place where almost everything is within walking distance, as one resident puts it. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.63, based on four reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as lively, with everything you need, though it can be noisy at night. A third resident notes there is little to no greenery in the street. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 6698 per km², and a large share of young adults aged 15 to 25. This is [the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood] in a nutshell.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For primary education, De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort are both a five-minute walk. The GP, De Stadshuisarts, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop at Hereplein is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. Groningen train station is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 18 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the home was built in 1881 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via SYB Makelaardij - Amsterdam-Groningen.
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About Ubbo Emmiussingel 2, Groningen
What does the asking price of €1,495,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is 212% above the average asking price of €479,176 in the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 170 m², comes to €8,794. The neighbourhood's average price per square metre is €5,491. The home is a detached house with a plot of 1018 m², which is considerably larger than the neighbourhood average living area of 97 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over a single floor. The volume is 500 m³. The agent describes the property as a detached house, while the property subtype is listed as an upper-floor apartment. The living area according to the BAG registration is 716 m², while the agent lists 170 m².
What is the energy label of this home?
The home has an energy label A++, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump. In the neighbourhood, only 4.8% of the homes for sale have an energy label A+ or better, so this home stands out in terms of energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, according to area-level data from KCAF. The home was built in 1881 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 259 metres, with Ekoplaza at 270 metres. An AH to go is at 371 metres, and a Jumbo at 387 metres. A PLUS supermarket is at 536 metres. In total, there are 49 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are close to this home?
De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is a five-minute walk away at 546 metres, and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 560 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at 765 metres. There are 80 schools within 5 kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop at Hereplein is on your doorstep at 84 metres, with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. The Zuiderdiep stop at 300 metres adds more lines. Groningen train station is at 371 metres, a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about Binnenstad-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.63, based on four reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as lively with everything you need, though it can be noisy at night. A third resident notes there is little to no greenery in the street. The reviews reflect the neighbourhood as a whole.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Binnenstad-Zuid has 6,975 residents, with a very strongly urban character. Half of the residents are aged 15 to 25, and 83% of households are single-person households. Only 2% of households have children. The average household size is 1.2 people. This is a young, urban neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the municipal valuation. The agent does provide details on the layout, insulation and heating, but the WOZ value is not included in the listing.
