Professor Rankestraat 17
Gorechtbuurt · 9713 GC Groningen
A 1928 terraced house in the Gorechtbuurt
This 1928 terraced house sits in the Gorechtbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oosterparkwijk district. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, and residents give it an average score of 7.6. The last known asking price of €399,000 was 53% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €857,736, which put it on the low side compared with other [terraced houses in Groningen]. This home has not been online since 16 October 2026.
The home itself
The house was built in 1928 and has an energy label C. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 77 m² on a plot of 147 m². The price per square metre came to €5,182 based on the BAG figures. The listing did not provide further details about the layout, rooms or installations.
Life in the Gorechtbuurt
Residents describe the Gorechtbuurt as a cosy, green spot with a pond nearby and plenty of trees. One resident says: "Great spot, lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen." Another mentions: "Lots of trees, rustling leaves, a pleasant walk along the pond. A quick greeting, a chat with a neighbour." A third resident appreciates the quiet and the proximity to Lidl and Aldi, and feels very safe. Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.6 out of 10. The area counts 4,825 inhabitants, many of them young adults. For more context, see [the Gorechtbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and an AH to go is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, IKC Borgman Oosterpark, is a ten-minute walk away, as is the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education. The Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Groningen is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is on your doorstep. Bus stops at Zaagmuldersweg and Prof. Rankestraat are just around the corner, with lines 6, 406, 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen train station is about 1.6 km away. The municipality of Groningen offers all this within a compact area, as described on [the municipality of Groningen].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €367,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 9% above that value. The address data show a road traffic noise level of 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1928 construction on clay soil, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the current and 2050 flood risk, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via iQ Makelaars | Groningen | Noord-Drenthe and through Funda, so it was listed through multiple channels.
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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 Professor Rankestraat 17, Groningen
What was the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price was €399,000. That was 53% below the average asking price of €857,736 for homes at the time for sale in the Gorechtbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €275,000, so this home sat above that but well below the average, which was pulled up by a few very expensive properties.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was €367,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €399,000 was 9% above that WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it is set by the municipality rather than by the seller.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1928 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations.
How noisy is the area around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the area and reflect the general noise environment rather than a measurement at the property itself.
What supermarkets are close to this home?
A Jumbo supermarket is about 150 metres away, so on your doorstep. An AH to go is roughly 290 metres away, and another Jumbo is about 860 metres from the home. A Lidl and an Albert Heijn are both within about a kilometre. Residents mention that Lidl and Aldi are within walking distance.
Which schools are near this property?
The nearest primary school is IKC Borgman Oosterpark, about 590 metres away. For secondary education, the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is about 560 metres away and the Praedinius Gymnasium is roughly 620 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk from the home.
How do residents rate the Gorechtbuurt?
Residents give the Gorechtbuurt an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a great spot with lots of amenities and close to the centre of Groningen. Another appreciates the trees and the pond, and a third feels very safe and enjoys the quiet, though some students nearby can make noise until late in the evening.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Groningen, Zaagmuldersweg, about 110 metres away, with lines 6 and 406. The stop at Prof. Rankestraat is about 130 metres away with lines 61, 63, 65 and 165. Groningen train station is about 1.6 km from the home.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This was a mid-range label, so energy costs would be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than homes with the least efficient labels. The listing did not provide details about insulation or heating installations.
How did the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €399,000 was 53% below the average asking price of €857,736 for homes at the time on the market in the Gorechtbuurt. The median asking price was €275,000, so this home was priced above the median but well below the average, which was influenced by a small number of high-priced properties.
