A family home by the water
This terraced house on Jacob Schorerstraat 4 sits in De Held, a residential area in the west of Groningen. Built in 1998, it is a modern family home with a garden facing southwest and a view over the water. The asking price is €589,000. For context, [terraced houses in Groningen]( /koopwoningen/groningen/tussenwoningen/) are listed at an average of €558,000.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, with a volume of 639 m³. The living area is listed as 153 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The plot measures 302 m² in both sources. Outside, there is a front garden of 45 m² and a back garden of 117 m², both facing southwest, plus an attached brick garage. The agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, and heating via a central heating boiler and air conditioning. The home is set by the water, on a quiet road, in a residential area. The energy label is B.
Life in De Held
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.62 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "There is always something to do. There are supermarkets and plenty of other shops, cafeterias, fresh bread from the bakery. Market once a week, a nice park with ponds for fishing." Another adds: "Fine, it's safe to cycle home in the evening but it's not super either. And there is a huge piece of nature." A third resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood with various nationalities", noting that "everything in the neighbourhood: shops, sports facilities, schools, community centres. So something for everyone." The district has around 2,400 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. [The De Held neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-held-groningen/) itself is part of this larger area.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Capella, and the BENU Apotheek is a ten-minute walk away. Bus stops on Hans Lodeizenstraat and De Held are on your doorstep, served by lines 35 and 39. Groningen Noord train station is about three kilometres away. [The municipality of Groningen]( /gemeente/groningen/) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €527,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €337,000 to €527,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The area-level indications for pluvial flooding are medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Thuisinwonen.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Jacob Schorerstraat 4, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €589,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €527,000, 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 increased by 56%, from €337,000 to €527,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The living area is listed as 153 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The plot measures 302 m². There is a front garden of 45 m² and a back garden of 117 m², both facing southwest, plus an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and a B label generally means moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, and heating via a central heating boiler and air conditioning. These features can influence your energy bills, but the label itself does not guarantee specific costs.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 17 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about a ten-minute walk, with Albert Heijn and Lidl slightly further. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen and De Hoeksteen. A secondary school, Leon van Gelder school, is about 1.1 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are on Hans Lodeizenstraat and De Held, both within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 35 and 39. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, about 2.9 km away. This gives you options for getting around the city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.62 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident mentions the variety of shops, a weekly market and a park with ponds. Another notes it feels safe to cycle home in the evening, and a third highlights the mix of nationalities and the range of facilities.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing?
In the De Held neighbourhood, there are currently six homes for sale, with an average asking price of €558,000 and a median of €517,000. The average price per m² is €3,684. All homes in the neighbourhood were built between 1990 and 2010, and 87% are owner-occupied.
