A first floor flat in Vredeveld Noord
This apartment sits in Vredeveld Noord, a post-war neighbourhood in Assen-Oost where the streets are lined with low-rise housing and greenery. The home is on the first floor of a building from 1956, and the asking price is €215,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €249,167, while the median is €215,000. If you are looking at [apartments in Assen], this one sits at the lower end of the price range for the area.
The home itself
The flat has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 55 m². The volume of the home is 180 m³. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The property was built in 1956, a fact that tells you about its age but not its condition.
Vredeveld Noord
Vredeveld Noord is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,860 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with a noticeable share of older residents. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on 15 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. It is a very cosy neighbourhood." Another resident notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine." A third resident is less enthusiastic: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see [the Vredeveld Noord neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The Albert Heijn and Aldi are both a couple of streets away, and the Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Vrije School Assen is just around the corner, and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Assen-Oost is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Vredeveld is even closer. The nearest bus stop, Assen, Rembrandtlaan, is on your doorstep, with lines 21 and 24. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, [the municipality of Assen] has more to offer.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €205,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 111%, from €97,000 to €205,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Lamberink.
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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 Gerard Doustraat 49, Assen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €205,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price difference is a fact, and what it means for you is up to you to decide.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 55 m². The home is on the first floor of the building. The volume is 180 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a lower label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with more efficient labels. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1956, which is a fact about its age, not a diagnosis of its foundation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The risk of pluvial flooding is low, and the current flood risk is also low. The flood risk for 2050 is expected to remain low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate atlas.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 635 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. The Jumbo is 787 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are 18 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for your weekly shopping.
What schools are close to this home?
The Vrije School Assen is 531 metres away, just around the corner. Kindcentrum Valkenhorst is 641 metres away, and Kindcentrum De Regenboog is 654 metres away. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is 643 metres away. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Rembrandtlaan, just 79 metres away, with lines 21 and 24. Assen train station is 688 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also bus stops at Assen, Tuinstraat and Assen, Platolaan, both with line 7.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Vredeveld Noord has about 1,860 residents, with a mix of ages. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. Some residents mention the neighbourhood is cosy, while one says there is little to do and you have to go to other districts for activities.
