A calm apartment in Westerpark
This apartment on Broeklaan 16 sits in Westerpark, a quiet corner of Assen where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace of life feels unhurried. The home was built in 2002 and carries an efficient energy label A, so you can expect modest energy costs. The asking price is €375,000. For context, apartments in Assen in this price range are scarce, with only two homes currently available in Westerpark.
The home itself
The agent lists this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is given as 90 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 153 m². The asking price works out at €4,167 per m² based on the agent's figure. The home has been listed since 28 October 2026, and at the time of writing it is offered only via Wes Makelaars.
Life in Westerpark
Westerpark is a small neighbourhood with about 550 residents, and nearly half of them are 65 or older. It is a place where people tend to stay, as one resident of the wider municipality of Assen notes: "I was born and raised in Marsdijk, Assen. I have lived in this nice neighbourhood for 14 years." Across the municipality, residents give an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. Another resident adds: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine." A third resident, however, finds it "boring", saying "there's nothing in this neighbourhood" and that they have to go to other districts for activities. These reviews describe the municipality as a whole, not Westerpark specifically. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Westerpark neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is a ten-minute walk, and the Vincent van Gogh Lyceum secondary school is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis, and Alphega Apotheek Karsten is nearby. Bus stops at De Bonte Wever and Stadsbroek are a five-minute walk, served by lines 8 and 20/428 respectively, and Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider the municipality of Assen offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €516,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 27% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 87%, from €276,000 to €516,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Wes Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Broeklaan 16, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 27% below the WOZ value of €516,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 90 m², is €4,167.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 153 m². The home was built in 2002 and has an energy label A.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €516,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has increased by 87%, from €276,000 in 2020 to €516,000 in 2025. The asking price is 27% below this valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Poiesz supermarket is about 984 metres away, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo within 1.2 kilometres. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is 728 metres away, and the Vincent van Gogh Lyceum secondary school is 942 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis at 1,064 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at De Bonte Wever and Stadsbroek are about 675 metres away, served by lines 8 and 20/428 respectively. Assen train station is 1,784 metres away, which is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What is the neighbourhood of Westerpark like?
Westerpark has about 550 residents, with 49% aged 65 or older. The average household size is 2.1. Residents of the wider municipality of Assen give an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on 15 reviews, though these reviews describe the municipality as a whole, not Westerpark specifically.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the property itself. The climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are also low.
