Van de Woestijnelaan 1
Villabuurt, Groningen
AreaA grand home in a leafy Groningen setting
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Villabuurt, this detached house from 1979 sits on a generous plot with a sheltered position within a residential area. The home is part of the Helpman en omgeving district, a stone's throw from the city centre yet surrounded by greenery. With a price tag of €2,095,000, this is a substantial property that sits well above the average for detached houses in Groningen. The asking price is on the high side, reflecting the size and character of the home.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home offers nine rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 1,881 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 431 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 449 m². The plot measures 1,087 m² in both records. The house comes with a garden that wraps around the property and an integral garage. It is offered in full ownership. The agent notes roof, wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in the Villabuurt
The Villabuurt is a small, established neighbourhood with around 975 residents, many of whom are older. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Mooie huizen, goede voorzieningen, rustig, zo in de stad. toppp" Another describes it as "Nice little neighbourhood" and simply "Quiet". A third resident notes that it is fine during the day but feels less safe in the evening when young people are around. The neighbourhood has a high share of owner-occupied homes, and the housing stock is predominantly pre-1990. For more context, see the Villabuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Poiesz and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. The Brederoschool for primary education is a ten-minute walk, and the Montessori Vaklyceum for secondary education is a bit further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, and Service Apotheek Helpman is the closest pharmacy. Bus stops on the Esserweg and Quintuslaan, served by lines 50, 51 and 418, are on your doorstep. Groningen Europapark train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €1,220,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 72% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €756,000 to €1,220,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, railway noise at 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 19 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via ALFRED+ | Groningen-Amsterdam | Quality Realtors on two channels.
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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 Van de Woestijnelaan 1, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €2,095,000 is 72% above the WOZ value of €1,220,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes and does not necessarily reflect the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is notable, but the WOZ is only one reference point.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The agent describes a home with nine rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms across two floors. The living area is listed as 431 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 449 m². The plot measures 1,087 m². There is a garden that wraps around the house and an integral garage. The home is offered in full ownership.
What does the energy label A mean for this home?
Energy label A is an efficient label, which generally indicates that the home is relatively economical when it comes to energy consumption. The agent also notes roof, wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. These are separate facts about the property's features.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it gives a general picture of the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, railway noise at 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 19 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from public data for the address and reflect the situation in 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €756,000 to €1,220,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022. This development reflects the municipal valuation over that period and gives an indication of how the property's assessed value has moved.
What supermarkets are near this home?
Poiesz and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, roughly a ten-minute walk away. Lidl is a couple of streets further, and Jumbo is a bit more distant. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily grocery shopping is well covered from this address.
Which schools are close to this property?
The Brederoschool for primary education is a ten-minute walk away, and the Joseph Haydn-School and Groningse Schoolvereniging are a bit further. For secondary education, the Montessori Vaklyceum is within walking distance, and there is also a special education school, Kentalis Dr. J. de Graafschool, nearby. In total, 42 schools are within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops on the Esserweg and Quintuslaan are on your doorstep, served by lines 50, 51 and 418. Another stop on the Hilghepad is a couple of streets away. Groningen Europapark train station is about a ten-minute walk from the home, offering rail connections from the south side of the city.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the beautiful homes and good facilities, calling it quiet yet close to the city. Another simply describes it as quiet. A third notes that it feels safe during the day but less so in the evening when young people are around.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
How does this home compare to other properties in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €2,095,000 is 179% above the average asking price of €751,125 in the neighbourhood. The living area of 431 m² is 176% larger than the neighbourhood average of 156 m². With eight homes currently for sale in the area, this property is at the upper end of the market in terms of both size and price.
