A grand townhouse in the heart of Groningen
This 1923 herenhuis sits on a quiet road in the middle of the city, right in the middle of a residential area. With its classic facade and three floors, it has the feel of a proper family home, yet everything the city centre offers is on your doorstep. The asking price of €595,000 sits well above the average for terraced houses in Groningen, which is in line with its central position and character.
Inside the home
The agent describes a four-room layout with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 441 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 118 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The plot measures 50 square metres according to both sources. The home is set on a quiet road in the centre, within a residential neighbourhood.
Life in Binnenstad-Noord
This is a neighbourhood where you can leave the car behind. One resident sums it up neatly: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another adds: "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central." Based on four reviews, residents give the Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood an average score of 7.38. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, and half the residents are between 15 and 25 years old.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably easy. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an AH to go and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Praedinius Gymnasium is on your doorstep, and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is just around the corner. The GP practice is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop St. Jansbrug is on your doorstep with lines 1, 3, 4, 10 and 11, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen keeps everything within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1923 construction on clay soil and the falling groundwater level towards 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. 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 Anderz Makelaar Groningen and Anderz Makelaar Groningen on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Turfstraat 15, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €595,000 is about 30% above the average asking price of €457,733 in Binnenstad-Noord. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,196, while this home is listed at €5,042 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 15 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €164,500 to €1,495,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this herenhuis has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 441 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 118 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The plot measures 50 square metres.
What is the energy label of this home?
The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to the least efficient labels. The energy costs will be lower than for homes with a less efficient label, though the exact amount depends on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public area-level data. The home was built in 1923 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 229 metres away, just around the corner. An AH to go is at 480 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 549 metres. A Jumbo is at 584 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 606 metres. In total, there are 49 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Praedinius Gymnasium, a secondary school with 774 pupils, is just 148 metres away. The H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for havo, atheneum and lyceum is at 251 metres. For primary education, the St. Michaëlschool is at 346 metres and IKC Borgman Ebbinge at 363 metres. There are 78 schools within five kilometres.
How do residents rate this neighbourhood?
Based on four reviews, residents give the Binnenstad-Noord neighbourhood an average score of 7.38 out of 10. One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another describes it as "A really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central."
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop St. Jansbrug is just 96 metres away, with lines 1, 3, 4, 10 and 11. The UMCG Noord stop is at 256 metres with line 163, and at 281 metres with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 163 and 171. Groningen train station is 1.2 kilometres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk for this address is low, and it remains low towards 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
