Briljantstraat 197
Vinkhuizen-Noord, Groningen
AreaA family home in Vinkhuizen-Noord
This terraced house on Briljantstraat 197 sits in Vinkhuizen-Noord, a lively part of Groningen's Nieuw-West district. The home was built in 1970 and carries an energy label C. With an asking price of €389,000, the price per square metre comes to €3,087 based on the agent's floor area. That puts this home on the high side compared with other [terraced houses in Groningen], where the average asking price is €308,700.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with four rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 126 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 122 m²; the plot is 117 m² in both. The home has a front and back garden, with the back garden facing north and accessible via the back alley. It comes with double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. Ownership is freehold.
Life in 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 notes: "The neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." The neighbourhood counts around 6,000 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. The area has a strong urban character, with an address density of 2,882 per square kilometre. For more context, see [the Vinkhuizen-Noord neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen is a ten-minute walk, and De Hoeksteen is nearby too. The GP practice De Capella is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus line 7 stops at Groningen, Diamantlaan on your doorstep, and Groningen Noord train station is a short ride away. The municipality of Groningen offers all the facilities of a larger city, with the university medical centre within reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €344,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 13% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €193,000 to €344,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, as is the current and 2050 flood risk. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Namaco Groningen.
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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 Briljantstraat 197, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €389,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €344,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €193,000 to €344,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with four rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across three floors. The living area is listed at 126 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 122 m². The plot is 117 m². There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing north and accessible via the back alley.
What energy label does the home have?
The home has energy label C. According to the agent, it has double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official registration and gives an indication of expected energy costs for the home.
What do residents say about 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 notes: "The neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." A third resident mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 16 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also indicates medium pluvial flooding risk and medium flood risk for both the current situation and 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 584 metres away, with Aldi at 702 metres, Albert Heijn at 726 metres and Lidl at 755 metres. A SPAR is about a kilometre away. In total, there are 40 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen is about 667 metres away, and De Hoeksteen is at 690 metres. There are also several special education schools nearby, including Portalis at 685 metres and (V)SO de Steiger at about a kilometre. In total, 60 schools are within five kilometres.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus line 7 stops at Groningen, Diamantlaan about 165 metres away, with additional stops at Edelsteenlaan and Barnsteenstraat nearby. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, about 2.1 kilometres from the home.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €389,000 is 26% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €308,700. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €314,250, and prices range from €175,000 to €515,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,048, while this home is listed at €3,087 per square metre.
