Westerhavenstraat 21
Binnenstad-West, Groningen
AreaA grand old house in the heart of Groningen
This 1887 terraced house on Westerhavenstraat sits in Binnenstad-West, right in the middle of Groningen's historic centre. With its energy label A, it pairs nineteenth-century character with a modern efficiency rating. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side, sitting 38% above the average asking price of €359,667 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is the most expensive of the three homes on offer here, and it is also the largest, with a living area of 108 m² against a neighbourhood average of 81 m². For context, terraced houses in Groningen typically come in at a different price point.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this is a four-room home with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 380 m³. The living area is listed at 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². Outside, there is a garden facing southwest and a roof terrace. The house has HR glazing, a combination boiler with partial underfloor heating, and is offered in full ownership. It is a terraced, single-family home in the centre.
Life in Binnenstad-West
This is a compact, lively corner of Groningen where most residents live alone, and the average household size is just 1.2 people. The area is dominated by young adults, with 43% of residents aged between 15 and 25. Residents of the wider Centrum district give their living environment an average score of 7.82, based on 27 reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as "a vibrant neighbourhood with lots of nice people," adding that "there are several eateries in the neighbourhood, supermarkets are close by, bus stops, you can park your bike easily, and with the city beach there is also a beautiful and well-known green area." The crime figure for the neighbourhood stands at 310 recorded incidents. The Binnenstad-West neighbourhood is one of the oldest parts of the city.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. An Albert Heijn and a Coop are both just around the corner, with more supermarkets a short walk away. The St. Michaëlschool is a ten-minute walk, and the Nassauschool is a little further. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, with Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep next door. Bus stop Westerhaven is on your doorstep, served by lines 7, 8, 9, 19, 35, 39 and 139, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen offers all the amenities of a major city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €442,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 12% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 21%, from €365,000 to €442,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also elevated, though flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Achterhof 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 Westerhavenstraat 21, Groningen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €442,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 21%, from €365,000 to €442,000.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
This is the most expensive of the three homes currently for sale in Binnenstad-West, and the asking price is 38% above the neighbourhood average of €359,667. The living area of 108 m² is 33% larger than the neighbourhood average of 81 m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,446, while this home is listed at €4,583 per m².
What is the layout of the house?
The agent describes this as a four-room terraced house with three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The total volume is 380 m³. The living area is listed at 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². There is a garden facing southwest and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient homes. The agent also notes that the house has HR glazing and a combination boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1887 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this particular home.
What amenities are nearby?
An Albert Heijn and a Coop are both just around the corner, and there are more supermarkets within a short walk. The nearest primary school is St. Michaëlschool, a ten-minute walk away. The GP Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep and Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep are both nearby, and the Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen is about 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Westerhaven is on your doorstep, served by lines 7, 8, 9, 19, 35, 39 and 139. Groningen train station is about 650 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are additional bus stops at Verl. Visserstraat and Emmaplein within a few hundred metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad-West is a compact, lively part of Groningen's centre. Most residents live alone, and the average household size is 1.2. The area is dominated by young adults, with 43% of residents aged 15 to 25. Residents of the wider Centrum district give an average score of 7.82 out of 10, based on 27 reviews.
How old is this house and what does that mean?
The house was built in 1887, making it notably old for this neighbourhood, where a third of homes date from before 1945. The year of construction is a fact about the building's history. The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label, and the agent notes HR glazing and partial underfloor heating.
