A calm spot in the heart of Assen
This apartment on Brinkstraat 9 sits in the Brinkkwartier, right in the centre of Assen, facing a park and a quiet road with an open view. The asking price of €345,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €462,500, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, apartments in Assen are listed across a range of prices, and this one comes in below the local median. The home was built in 1972 and carries an energy label D, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
The apartment itself
This three-room apartment on the first living floor has two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors in the building. The living area is 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 75 m². The home has a balcony, partial double glazing, and block heating, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €233.30. The volume of the home is 250 m³.
Life in the Brinkkwartier
The Brinkkwartier is a small neighbourhood with around 420 residents, many of them living alone. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "I generally feel quite safe, except when you go to the Anne Frank park after 8pm. The atmosphere there is usually grim." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park." A third resident finds it "boring" and says there is little to do locally. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street. The Brinkkwartier neighbourhood itself is compact, with a mix of ages and a high share of single-person households.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Dirk and AH XL a five-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a ten-minute walk, and Gomarus College Assen is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Overcingel is a five-minute walk, and Alphega Apotheek Karsten is just around the corner. Bus stops at Oostersingel and Zuidhaege are within a couple of minutes' walk, served by lines 1, 21, 24, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409, 410 and 7, 8, 20, 428. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis is about a ten-minute walk as well. The municipality of Assen offers a full range of services within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, railway noise 30 dB Lden, and aircraft noise 18 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Feenstra ERA Makelaars, Prisma Era Makelaars Hengelo, Funda, and Pararius. The main agent is Feenstra ERA Makelaars.
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About Brinkstraat 9, Assen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Brinkkwartier?
The asking price of €345,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €462,500. The median asking price in the area is €365,000, and prices range from €325,000 to €795,000. This places the apartment on the keen side of the market, though the living area of 88 m² is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 124 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first living floor of a building with four floors. The agent lists the living area as 88 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². There is a balcony, and the home is offered in full ownership with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €233.30.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing and uses block heating. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices, but label D is not the most efficient, so it is worth budgeting for reasonable utility bills.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on public area-level data. The soil type is sand, which generally provides a stable base. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not replace a structural survey if you are considering a purchase.
What are the noise levels around this property?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 45 dB Lden, railway noise at 30 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 18 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is situated on a quiet road facing a park, according to the agent.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is also rated low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a guarantee for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is just 106 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 207 metres away, just around the corner. Dirk is 441 metres away, and AH XL is 493 metres away, both about a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is 614 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. You have several options for daily groceries within easy reach.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Kindcentrum Emmaschool, a primary school, is 554 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. Basisschool De Cirkel is 722 metres away, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is 863 metres away. For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen is 758 metres away. There are 40 schools within five kilometres, so there is a good choice for families.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Oostersingel, 145 metres away, served by lines 1, 21, 24, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409, and 410. Another stop, Assen, Zuidhaege, is 190 metres away with lines 7, 8, 20, and 428. Assen train station is 539 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, offering national rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. Another finds it boring and says there is little to do locally. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to the Brinkkwartier itself.
