Hoofdstraat 61B

The asking price of €215,000 is 21 percent above the WOZ value of €178,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55 percent, from €115,000 in 2020 to €178,000 in 2025.

According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 72 square metres, while the BAG registration records 74 square metres. The volume is 231 cubic metres. The property has double glazing and is heated by block heating.

The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, but it does not directly describe the insulation or construction. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The agent does mention that the home has double glazing.

The homeowners' association fee is €250 per month. This fee is paid for the maintenance of shared parts of the building, such as the exterior, stairwell, and possibly common facilities.

According to public address-level data, the foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, while the flood risk from rivers or sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.

The apartment is in the centre of Emmen, so many amenities are within walking distance. The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza at about 437 metres, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are around 500-650 metres away. There are several schools within a kilometre, including Montessorischool Emmen and Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan. The GP practice Het Perron is about 518 metres away, and the pharmacy is at 591 metres.

The nearest bus stop is Emmen, Centrum, just 189 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 44, 173 and 400. Another stop, Emmen, Weerdingerstraat, is 264 metres away with more lines. The train station Emmen is about 576 metres away, so you can easily reach other cities by train.

Emmen-Centrum is a central neighbourhood with a mix of residents. According to CBS data, 50 percent of residents are 65 or older, and 61 percent of households are single-person households. Residents of the municipality of Emmen give their living environment an average score of 8.07, though one resident mentions noise and limited activities for teenagers. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes, but this is a general figure.

The apartment has three bedrooms and one bathroom, which could work for a small family. However, the living area is 72 square metres, which is relatively compact. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of elderly residents and single-person households, but there are schools nearby. Whether it suits a family depends on your space needs and lifestyle.