A modern terraced house in Corpus den Hoorn
This 2011 terraced house on Kochstraat 53 sits in the Corpus den Hoorn neighbourhood of Groningen, a quiet residential street in the Zuidwest district. The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively low. With a price of €550,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. This is one of the more expensive [terraced houses in Groningen] currently on the market.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 131 m², with a plot of 164 m², and the volume is 460 m³. The garden is a back garden of 72 m² plus a front garden, with the back garden facing northwest and accessible via the back entrance. The home is fully insulated, has a central heating boiler, and is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about.
The Corpus den Hoorn neighbourhood
Corpus den Hoorn is a residential area with a mix of housing, and residents across the municipality of Groningen give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on 182 reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another resident adds: "Nice neighbourhood, people are friendly, I enjoy living here." The neighbourhood has about 4,450 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. The area is well served by local amenities, and the nearby Hamburgervijver is mentioned by a resident as a nice spot to relax. For more details, see [the Corpus den Hoorn neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this home. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Basisschool De Triangel is a couple of streets away, and the Prof W J Bladergroenschool is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer, and the Service Apotheek De Wiljes pharmacy is just around the corner. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops on Hippocrateslaan and Overwinningsplein on your doorstep, served by lines 9, 10, 19 and 85. The train station in Groningen is about a ten-minute walk away, and [the municipality of Groningen] offers further connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €535,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €369,000 to €535,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Aimée Staal and other listings.
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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 Kochstraat 53, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €535,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €281,093. This is the most expensive of the 28 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 131 m², and the plot is 164 m². The volume is 460 m³. There is a back garden of 72 m² and a front garden, with the back garden facing northwest and accessible via the back entrance. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency. The label is based on the official registration and reflects the energy performance of the home as built in 2011.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the KCAF. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still indicated as low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from open sources and is meant as a general guide.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water on the street during intense rainfall. The current flood risk is medium, and this is expected to remain medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, about 435 metres away. Albert Heijn and Lidl are about 837 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoornsemeer at 668 metres, and the Service Apotheek De Wiljes pharmacy is at 451 metres. The Martini Ziekenhuis hospital is 666 metres away. For schools, Basisschool De Triangel is 452 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
There are bus stops on Hippocrateslaan and Overwinningsplein, both within a couple of hundred metres, served by lines 9, 10, 19 and 85. The nearest train station is Groningen, about 1.6 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the city and beyond, though specific travel times are not stated.
What do residents say about 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 feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire, but otherwise you can live your life quietly here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another says: "Nice neighbourhood, people are friendly, I enjoy living here." These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
