Westersingel 12
Schildersbuurt · 9718 CL Groningen
A monumental terraced house on the Westersingel
On the Westersingel, one of Groningen's classic canalside streets, stands this imposing terraced house from 1884. The home is part of the Schildersbuurt, a neighbourhood in the Oud-West district, and sits in the middle of the city's very strongly urban fabric. With a last known asking price of €1,425,000, this home was priced well above the average for terraced houses in Groningen, and the asking price sat 128% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €625,091. That makes this a home on the high side of the market, even for a property of this stature. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
Ten rooms across the floors
The agent described a spacious home with ten rooms, including five bedrooms. The living area according to the BAG registration was 381 m², while the agent listed 296 m². The plot measured 362 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The property had been listed since 13 March 2026.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
Residents of the Oud-West district, where the Schildersbuurt sits, give their surroundings an average score of 7.87, based on sixteen reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet yet lively: "It's very quiet, yet there's always something going on. Everything you need is within walking distance." Another resident notes that "despite the population density, quiet and pleasant" sums it up well. The district is home to a mix of ages and lifestyles, with families and singles living side by side. The neighbourhood counts 5,685 inhabitants, and a large share of them are young adults. For a closer look at the area, see the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
A Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, so daily groceries are never far. For primary education, the St. Michaëlschool is a ten-minute walk away, and the Nassauschool is a similar distance. The nearest GP practice, Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep, is a couple of streets away, with Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep right next to it. Bus stop Groningen, Westerhaven is on your doorstep with lines 7, 8, 9, 19, 35, 39 and 139, and Groningen train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Groningen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data. At the address level, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 67 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1884 construction on clay soil and the area's pre-1970 building stock. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low, rising to medium for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via one agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Sam Farès Makelaars.
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About Westersingel 12, Groningen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,425,000 was 128% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €625,091. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,460, while this home was listed at €4,814 per m² based on the agent's floor area. With 22 homes at the time for sale in the Schildersbuurt, this property sat at the upper end of the price range.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home had ten rooms in total, including five bedrooms. The living area was listed as 296 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 381 m². The plot measures 362 m² according to both sources. The home was built in 1884.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home carries energy label D. The home was built in 1884, which is typical for this neighbourhood where 79.3% of homes date from before 1945. In the current sales offering, 19.2% of homes have a label of D or lower.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Oud-West district give their surroundings an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on sixteen reviews. One resident says: "It's very quiet, yet there's always something going on. Everything you need is within walking distance." Another describes it as "nice neighbourhood with many families and people of different ages and lifestyles." These reviews describe the wider district rather than the Schildersbuurt specifically.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
A Coop supermarket is just 111 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 281 metres away, so groceries are always close. The St. Michaëlschool primary school is 641 metres away, and the Nassauschool is 667 metres. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Arts en Zorg Hoendiep at 556 metres, with Medsen Apotheek Hoendiep pharmacy at 566 metres. The Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen hospital is 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Groningen, Westerhaven is just 86 metres from the home, with lines 7, 8, 9, 19, 35, 39 and 139. A second stop, Groningen, Verl. Visserstraat, is 172 metres away with lines 7, 9, 19, 35 and 39. Groningen train station is 804 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What does the foundation risk indication mean?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level public data. The home was built in 1884 on clay soil, and the KCAF indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The pluvial flooding indication at heavy rain is elevated, meaning surface water can accumulate during intense rainfall. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it remains low towards 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
How does the floor area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent listed the living area at 296 m², which was 103% larger than the neighbourhood average of 146 m². The BAG registration records an even larger 381 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,460, while this home was listed at €4,814 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
