Gerard Doustraat 83
Vredeveld Noord, Assen
AreaA quiet spot in Vredeveld Noord
This apartment on Gerard Doustraat 83 sits in Vredeveld Noord, a calm part of Assen-Oost. The home is on the second floor of a building from 1956, with a balcony and a free view. At €215,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Assen, which is €319,750.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 62 m². The home has a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership. The agent describes the setting as on a quiet road with a free view.
Vredeveld Noord
Vredeveld Noord is a neighbourhood where most of the housing stock dates from between 1945 and 1970. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "It is a very cosy neighbourhood, I definitely recommend people to live here." 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. The neighbourhood has about 1,870 inhabitants, and a quarter of them are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Vredeveld Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Assen, is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Drenthe College Terra is also close. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Assen-Oost and Apotheek Vredeveld are both within walking distance. Bus stop Assen, Rembrandtlaan is on your doorstep, with lines 21 and 24, and Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities within reach, as described on the municipality of Assen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €189,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 87%, from €101,000 to €189,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 52 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. Pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Teun Bosma.
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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 Gerard Doustraat 83, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €189,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 87%, from €101,000 to €189,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 62 m². The home is on the second floor and has a balcony. It is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features in the listing.
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 the specific home. The home was built in 1956, but no conclusions about the foundation condition can be drawn from the year of construction alone.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 634 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is about 823 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also a SPAR and an Ekoplaza within about 1.1 and 1.4 kilometres respectively.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Assen, about 539 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Kindcentrum Valkenhorst, Kindcentrum De Regenboog, and Kindcentrum Vredeveldschool. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is about 637 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Assen, Rembrandtlaan is just 111 metres away, with bus lines 21 and 24. Assen train station is about 725 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also bus stops at Platolaan and Tuinstraat, both about 600 metres away, served by line 7.
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: "It is a very cosy neighbourhood, I definitely recommend people to live here." 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.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre is €3,413, based on the agent's living area of 63 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,148. So this apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average per square metre.
