A modern terraced house in Vinkhuizen-Noord
This 2005 terraced house on Bergkristalstraat 31 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Vinkhuizen-Noord, a neighbourhood in the west of Groningen. With an energy label A+, the home is efficient, and the asking price of €450,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the price per square metre is €3,358 based on the agent's floor area, and the home is one of the terraced houses in Groningen currently on the market.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 140 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 134 m²; the plot is 236 m² in both sources. Outside there is a rear garden of 120 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a French balcony. The home has full ownership, and the agent mentions insulation including roof insulation, HR+ glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, with a combination of a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump.
Vinkhuizen-Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.06, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another describes it as "a place full of wannabes and crazies, but well-stocked with shops and greenery", adding that the area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation. A third resident mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts, though the overall scores remain positive. The neighbourhood has around 5,955 inhabitants, and about 61% of households are single-person. The Vinkhuizen-Noord neighbourhood is a mix of older and newer housing, with most homes built between 1970 and 1990.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl, Albert Heijn and Aldi are all just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Capella, and the pharmacy, Apotheek de Vuursteen, is on your doorstep. Bus stops at Edelsteenlaan and Siersteenlaan are just around the corner, served by lines 7 and 18, and Groningen Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €469,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €275,000 to €469,000. At the address level, the noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050; heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wildveen and Wildveen Makelaars 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 Bergkristalstraat 31, Groningen
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €450,000. According to the agent, the price per square metre is €3,358, based on a living area of 134 m². The price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €320,679, meaning this home is about 40% above that average. The price verdict is precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it reflects the market position rather than an opinion.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
The agent lists five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 140 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 134 m². The plot is 236 m². There is a rear garden of 120 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a French balcony.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €469,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €450,000 is 4% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 71%, from €275,000 in 2020 to €469,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication at this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, meaning no elevated concern is indicated for the area, though individual properties can always differ.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Lidl at 402 metres, Albert Heijn at 413 metres, and Aldi at 434 metres, all within a five-minute walk. A SPAR is at 825 metres and a Jumbo at 999 metres. This means daily groceries are within easy reach without needing a car.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Edelsteenlaan at 165 metres, served by line 7. Also nearby is Groningen, Siersteenlaan at 240 metres, with lines 7 and 18. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord at 1.7 kilometres, which is about a ten-minute walk. These stops provide regular bus connections within the city.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, HR+ glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. These features contribute to the home's energy performance, though the label itself is the official rating.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give Vinkhuizen-Noord an average score of 7.06, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another notes the area is "generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation", despite an undeserved bad reputation. A third mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts, so experiences vary, but the overall score is positive.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to data from 2022. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 17 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The climate risk indications for this address show a medium risk for pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain, and a medium flood risk for both the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
