A modern terraced house by the water
This 2011 terraced house on Spicastraat 172 sits in Paddepoel-Noord, a lively part of Groningen where residents describe a good mix of ages and backgrounds. The home is offered for €325,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Groningen comes to €307,793.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated home with a central heating boiler, and it has an energy label A. There are three rooms in total, with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 86 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 85 m². Outside there is a garden with a sun terrace facing north, a balcony, and a carport. The property is freehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €108 per month.
Life in Paddepoel-Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.09, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, it's nice and quiet and everything is easy to reach. Shops are conveniently close and there are plenty of public transport options." Another notes: "it's nice being close to the shopping centre, but I don't feel very safe when I walk out of my house." A third resident mentions busy traffic as a downside, but also appreciates the green space and good maintenance. The neighbourhood has around 6,075 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more context, see the Paddepoel-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The GP practice De Capella is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For groceries, SPAR and Lidl are both within a five-minute walk, with Albert Heijn and Aldi slightly further. The nearest primary school, De Sterrensteen, is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on Voermanstraat and Siersteenlaan are just around the corner, served by lines 7 and 18. Groningen Noord train station is about 1.4 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €344,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €222,000 to €344,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay and sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the current and 2050 flood risk. 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 Slim. Makelaardij and Funda.
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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 Spicastraat 172, Groningen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €344,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 86 m², is €3,779.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is 86 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration states 85 m². There is a garden with a sun terrace facing north, a balcony, and a carport. The property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. An efficient label generally means lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels, though actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the WOZ value development over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €222,000 in 2020 to €344,000 in 2025, an increase of 55% over that period. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation, not the market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 17 dB Lden, both below their norms. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not a measurement at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
SPAR and Lidl are both about 600 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are within 700 metres. The nearest primary school, Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen, is about 830 metres away, and De Hoeksteen is at 833 metres. A GP practice and pharmacy are both within 400 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops on Voermanstraat and Siersteenlaan are about 265 and 351 metres away, served by lines 7 and 18. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, at about 1.4 km. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Paddepoel-Noord?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.09, based on five reviews. One resident appreciates the quiet and the easy access to shops and public transport. Another mentions the convenience of the shopping centre but feels less safe when leaving home. A third notes busy traffic as a downside, while valuing the green space.
