A terraced house in the heart of Groningen
This 1890 terraced house sits on the Oosterhavenstraat, a quiet road in the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood, right in the centre of Groningen. The area is lively, with cafes and restaurants nearby, and the city centre is within easy walking distance. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €375,955 in the neighbourhood. For context, the median asking price here is also €350,000, and there are currently 11 homes for sale. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Groningen]( /koopwoningen/groningen/tussenwoningen/ ), this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a two-floor, three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The plot is 73 m² in both sources. There is a garden at the back with a sunny terrace (16 m²) facing east, plus a roof terrace. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is freehold. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.98 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Lively multicultural neighbourhood. Young and old live here. Lively neighbourhood with many cafes and restaurants and you can walk into the city centre in no time." Another adds: "I have really enjoyed living here from the start. Young and old live here and it is very green. You can easily walk into the city centre and there are many eateries in the area." A third resident notes: "I personally experience little cohesion in the neighbourhood. Nevertheless, it is a cosy spot, lots of nice houses, easily accessible. Just a bit lacking in green & not always very clean." The neighbourhood has around 4,370 residents, and most households are single-person (80%). For more on [the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/binnenstad-oost-groningen/ ), the reviews give a good sense of what it is like to live here.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest GP, the Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Hanzeplein is a couple of streets away. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is a five-minute walk. For groceries, the AH to go is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a short walk further. There are several schools within walking distance, including the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and the Praedinius Gymnasium. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Petrus Campersingel is on your doorstep with lines 6, 406 and 471, and the main train station in Groningen is a ten-minute walk. For more on [the municipality of Groningen]( /gemeente/groningen/ ), this location puts you right in the middle of it.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €335,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €252,000 to €335,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1890 construction on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij van Santen de Hoog and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Oosterhavenstraat 8, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €335,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price of €375,955 in the neighbourhood, and it matches the median asking price of €350,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a two-floor home with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The plot is 73 m². There is a garden at the back with a sunny terrace facing east, plus a roof terrace. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1890 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at about 394 metres, which is a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is at 489 metres, another Jumbo at 570 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 595 metres. A PLUS is at 726 metres. All are within easy walking distance, so daily groceries are convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
There are several schools within walking distance. The H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is at 429 metres, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is at 553 metres. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is at 614 metres and St. Michaëlschool is at 903 metres. A child daycare is at 400 metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Petrus Campersingel, at 113 metres, with lines 6, 406 and 471. Another stop, Groningen, Schuitendiep, is at 200 metres with more lines including 5, 6, 61, 63, 65, 76, 165, 178, 406 and 471. The main train station in Groningen is at 1,175 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Binnenstad-Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.98 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a lively multicultural neighbourhood with many cafes and restaurants, and easy walking access to the city centre. Another mentions it is very green and enjoyable to live in. A third notes it is cosy with nice houses, though a bit lacking in green and not always very clean.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 33%, from €252,000 to €335,000. The value increased steadily each year, with a slight dip in 2023 to €319,000 before rising again. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the market value, and is used for property taxes.
