A striking home in the heart of Assen
This apartment on Citadel 45 sits in Galgenveld, a neighbourhood in the centre of Assen. The city centre is lively, with restaurants just around the corner and the station a ten-minute walk away. The last known asking price of €575,000 was on the high side, sitting 95% above the average asking price of €294,750 for homes in this neighbourhood. For context, [apartments in Assen]( /koopwoningen/assen/appartementen/) vary widely in price, and this home was clearly positioned at the upper end of the market. This home has not been online since 5 November 2026.
A spacious, modern layout
Built in 2013, this home spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed at 180 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The home has a patio, a sunny terrace and a roof terrace of 36 m², plus 8 m² of storage space. There is a parking space in the parking basement, and the property is fully owned. According to the agent, the home had double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and was fully insulated, with a high-efficiency boiler. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Galgenveld
Galgenveld is a compact neighbourhood with around 870 residents, many of whom live alone. It is a very strongly urban area, with a high address density. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." The reviews reflect a mixed picture, with some praising the cosy atmosphere and others pointing out the lack of local amenities. [The Galgenveld neighbourhood]( /buurt/galgenveld-assen/) itself is small, and the wider district offers more variety.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with SPAR a couple of streets away and Dirk a five-minute walk. For schools, Gomarus College Assen is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool De Cirkel is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel and Apotheek Stationsstraat are both a five-minute walk away. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Assen, Rolderstraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409 and 410, and Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Assen]( /gemeente/assen/) offers a full range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €477,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 21% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €339,000 to €477,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels: Sam Farès Makelaars and Sam Farès Makelaars on 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 Citadel 45, Assen
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 was 21% above the WOZ value of €477,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the home spans three floors and had five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed at 180 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². There is a patio, a sunny terrace and a roof terrace of 36 m², plus 8 m² of storage space and a parking space in the parking basement.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent stated the home had double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and was fully insulated, with a high-efficiency boiler. An efficient label generally meant lower energy costs, though the exact amount depended on your usage.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The flood risk is low both now and in 2050, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at about 257 metres, with SPAR a couple of streets away at 293 metres. Dirk is a five-minute walk at 404 metres, and AH XL is at 437 metres. Ekoplaza is a bit further at 591 metres. There are 17 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Gomarus College Assen, a secondary school, is a five-minute walk away at 477 metres. Basisschool De Cirkel, a primary school, is a ten-minute walk at 585 metres. Dr Nassau College locatie Penta is at 654 metres, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is at 905 metres. In total, there are 40 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Assen, Rolderstraat is on your doorstep at 66 metres, with lines 1, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409 and 410. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk at 628 metres. The stop Assen, Oostersingel is at 391 metres with additional lines 21, 24 and 7, 8, 20, 428 at Assen, Zuidhaege.
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 15 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. Another notes there is little to do locally and that activities require going to other districts. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Galgenveld.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €339,000 to €477,000. The value increased each year: €339,000 in 2020, €371,000 in 2021, €395,000 in 2022, €402,000 in 2023, €440,000 in 2024 and €477,000 in 2025. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
