A compact home in lively Oosterpoort
On Mauritsdwarsstraat 3 in Groningen, this terraced house sits in the Oosterpoort neighbourhood, a lively part of the city where residents describe a social mix of students, young people, families and singles. The asking price is €225,000, and the home is listed at 34% below the average asking price of €342,551 in the neighbourhood. For context, terraced houses in Groningen are part of a varied market, with prices in this neighbourhood ranging from €170,000 to €745,000.
The home itself
Built in 1875, this terraced house spans two floors and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 52 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 51 m²; the plot is 33 m² in both sources. The home has a small garden of 1 m², and the agent notes insulation in the roof and double glazing, plus a heat pump for heating. The energy label is A, an efficient label, which is a strong point for a home of this age.
Life in Oosterpoort
Residents of the Oosterpoort neighbourhood give it an average score of 7.41, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily." Another adds: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood. I've never felt uncomfortable, at least." The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households, at 73%, and a large proportion of residents aged 15 to 45. With many pubs and a community centre, the area is described as lively, and residents appreciate the easy contact with neighbours.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is just around the corner, and Parcival College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Vecht, is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Oosterpoort is nearby. Bus stops at Vechtstraat, with lines 50 and 51, are just around the corner, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Groningen, which offers a wide range of services and connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €245,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 8% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €192,000 to €245,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, above the norm, and from rail traffic 60 dB Lden, also above the norm, while industry noise is 56 dB Lden, above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 1% of properties in this postcode area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including iQ Makelaars Groningen and iQ Makelaars Groningen on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Mauritsdwarsstraat 3, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €245,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 28%, from €192,000 to €245,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 52 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 51 m². The plot is 33 m². There is a small garden of 1 m². The agent notes insulation in the roof and double glazing, and the home is heated with a heat pump.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation and double glazing, which contribute to keeping the home warm. The heat pump is another feature that can help with efficient heating.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from sources like KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1875, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Area-level data indicates that noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and rail traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, also above the norm. Industry noise is 56 dB Lden, above the norm, while aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. These are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A PLUS is just around the corner at 316 metres, and another PLUS is at 497 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 599 metres, a Jumbo at 673 metres, and an AH to go at 697 metres. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is just around the corner at 256 metres, and De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is at 555 metres. For secondary education, Parcival College is at 687 metres, and Gomarus College Vondelpad 2 is at 1017 metres. There is also a special primary school, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Dr Bekenkamp, at 280 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Vechtstraat, at 231 metres, with lines 50 and 51. Another stop, Groningen, Hereplein, is at 462 metres and serves many lines including 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165 and 178. Groningen train station is at 691 metres, so you have good options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Oosterpoort give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It is a social neighbourhood of students, young people, families and many single people. People greet each other easily." Another says: "It's a cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe neighbourhood." The area is described as lively, with many pubs and a community centre.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €4,327, based on the agent's listed living area of 52 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,456. This means the price per m² for this home is slightly below the neighbourhood average.
