Topaasstraat 17

The asking price of €315,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €293,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 65%, from €178,000 in 2020 to €293,000 in 2025. Whether the asking price is reasonable depends on your own assessment of the home and the market.

According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 112 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The plot is 88 square metres. There is a garden at the back, reachable via the back alley and facing east, plus an integral garage. The property is freehold and heated by a central heating boiler.

The home has an energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, but it does not tell you about the condition of the building. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual amount depends on your usage and the efficiency of the heating system. The home has a central heating boiler, which is a common installation. For a more precise estimate, you would need to look at the specific energy consumption.

According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 27 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 16 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider the location relative to busy roads.

The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still assessed as low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property. For a definitive assessment of the foundation, a structural survey would be needed, but that is not something we can advise on.

The current flood risk for this address is medium, and it is expected to remain medium by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not a guarantee for this specific property. They give a general picture of the climate risks in the surroundings.

There are several supermarkets within a short distance. The Aldi is about 600 metres away, the Albert Heijn about 630 metres, the Lidl about 670 metres, and the Jumbo about 700 metres. A SPAR is about 1.1 kilometres away. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries, all within a walk or a short bike ride.

For primary education, Openbare basisschool De Sterrensteen is about 540 metres away, and De Hoeksteen is about 560 metres away. There are also special education schools nearby, such as Portalis and SBO de Meerpaal. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.2 kilometres away. The area has a good range of educational options within a reasonable distance.

Bus line 7 stops at Groningen, Diamantlaan, which is just 98 metres from the home. There are also stops at Barnsteenstraat and Edelsteenlaan, both within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Groningen Noord, about 2.2 kilometres away. This gives you a direct bus connection and a reasonable distance to the train network.

Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.06, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A very good neighbourhood, lots of contact with neighbours, always cosy!" Another notes: "The neighbourhood generally has an undeserved bad reputation. The area is generally safe and well-provided with greenery and recreation." A third resident mentions crime and dangerous roundabouts. The reviews are mixed, so it's worth forming your own impression.