A spacious home by the water
This detached house on Veenweg 2 sits in the Hoornse Meer neighbourhood of Groningen, a quiet residential area with water nearby. The home was built in 2009 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €1,035,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the price is 94% above the average asking price of €532,184 in this neighbourhood, and this is the most expensive of the 19 homes currently for sale here. If you are looking at [detached houses in Groningen], this one stands out for its size and setting.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a house with 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 198 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 244 m². Similarly, the plot is 503 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 449 m². The home has a roof terrace, a garage, and a balcony, and it is described as being on a quiet road, by the water, and in a residential area. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The heating is provided by a combi boiler, underfloor heating, and solar collectors. The property is in full ownership.
The Hoornse Meer neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment 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 tidy street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner where I like to relax. All amenities nearby 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 only a fire once, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact. I am glad I still live here." 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 4,290 inhabitants, and 30% are 65 or older. For more on [the Hoornse Meer neighbourhood], the housing stock is relatively modern, with 81.8% of homes built between 1990 and 2010.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Boerhaave School, is practically on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer is a couple of streets away, and the Martini Apotheek pharmacy is a five-minute walk. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 19 stops at Groningen, Eisenhowerstraat, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Groningen, about 2.5 km away. This is all within [the municipality of Groningen], which offers a range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €777,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 33% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €605,000 to €777,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, with peat soil that is sensitive to settlement. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress indication is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Verver Jet Winters Makelaars | Qualis and other platforms.
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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 Veenweg 2, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,035,000 is 33% above the WOZ value of €777,000, which was set on 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 €532,184, being 94% higher. This is the most expensive of the 19 homes currently for sale in Hoornse Meer.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 198 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 244 m². The plot is 503 m² per the agent, but the BAG registration says 449 m². There is a roof terrace, a balcony, and a garage. The home is described as being on a quiet road, by the water, and in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, as well as heating via a combi boiler, underfloor heating, and solar collectors. These features contribute to the home's energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving. No specific defects are known for this property.
What are the nearest amenities and schools?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 264 metres, and Jumbo is about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Boerhaave School, is at 30 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer is at 514 metres, and the Martini Apotheek pharmacy is at 585 metres. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is at 232 metres. For public transport, bus line 19 stops nearby, and the nearest train station is Groningen, about 2.5 km away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment 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 tidy street, with the beautiful Hamburgervijver around the corner." Another says: "Beautiful houses, good amenities, quiet, so close to the city." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Hoornse Meer neighbourhood has about 4,290 inhabitants. Of these, 30% are 65 or older, and 24% are between 25 and 45. The average household size is 1.7, and 56% of households are single-person households. The housing stock is relatively modern, with 81.8% of homes built between 1990 and 2010. This gives an idea of the area's character, though individual experiences may vary.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent lists the living area as 198 m², which is 49% larger than the neighbourhood average of 133 m². The BAG registration records a larger area of 244 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €5,227, which is 29% above the neighbourhood average of €4,050 per m². This reflects the home's size and premium position in the market.
