Houtweg 196
Emmerhout, Emmen
NeighbourhoodA quiet apartment in Emmerhout
This apartment on Houtweg sits in a peaceful part of Emmerhout, a green neighbourhood in Emmen. With 50 m² of living space and an E energy label, it's a compact home that asks for a realistic budget. The asking price of €159,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €380,969, making it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Emmen.
Emmerhout: green and quiet
Emmerhout is a leafy, quiet neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the peace and greenery. One resident says: "Nice cosy neighbourhood, everyone welcome and not unfriendly." Another notes: "Lots of green with everything within walking distance." The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though one review mentions occasional nuisance from a neighbour. Overall, it's a calm place with easy access to shops and woods. Learn more about Emmerhout.
Daily life on Houtweg
Your daily errands are a breeze: a Lidl is on your doorstep, and a Jumbo is just around the corner. For primary schools, both RK/PC Jenaplanschool Kristalla and De Kubus are a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood is surrounded by forest, so a walk in the woods is a five-minute walk. The city centre is a ten-minute cycle. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Emmen.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Uni Makelaardij.
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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 Houtweg 196, Emmen
Is €159,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €159,000 is 58% below the average asking price in Emmerhout (€380,969). However, this apartment is also smaller than average (50 m² vs 133 m²) and has an E energy label, while most homes in the neighbourhood have better labels. Given these factors, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact, older apartment.
What is the energy label E like?
Energy label E is the fifth-highest label on the A,G scale. It means the home is less efficient than newer builds, so you can expect higher heating costs. In Emmerhout, most homes for sale have labels A, B or C, so this one is below average. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is the neighbourhood Emmerhout?
Emmerhout is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. It has a high proportion of single-person households and many residents over 65. The area is safe, with a low crime rate. Residents appreciate the peace, the nearby forest, and that shops are within walking distance. The city centre is easily reachable by bus or bike.
What shops and schools are nearby?
A Lidl is just 94 metres away, and a Jumbo is 119 metres away, so daily groceries are very convenient. For primary education, RK/PC Jenaplanschool Kristalla and De Kubus are both about 250 metres away. Secondary schools are about 3 km away, so a bike ride or bus trip is needed.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.3 km from the apartment. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus journey. The station connects to destinations like Groningen and Zwolle.
What is the public transport like?
The neighbourhood is well served by buses, with stops within walking distance. The city centre is easily reachable by bus. The train station at 3.3 km provides regional connections.
Experiences from Emmerhout
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Nice cosy neighbourhood, everyone welcome and not unfriendly
Auto-translated to English by AIa very good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is generally quiet, with a drug user here and there, but you get that everywhere. There is plenty of green, shops within walking distance, and the city centre is easily reachable by bus or bike. They've also thought about the children, which is always nice, and we are surrounded by forest, so if you enjoy a walk or have dogs, you can easily go into the woods – what more could you want? Downside: the housing association doesn't consider what kind of people they place. For example, I have a neighbour next to me who causes enormous nuisance, a heavy hard drug addict, spent 13 years in prison, and a TBS patient or ex-TBS patient. The man is 53, has never lived on his own, and is just thrown in without supervision, which is obviously asking for trouble. I've lived next to him for 19 months now, don't get a wink of sleep at night because he's active then, and the housing association says they don't know what to do with him, and the police in Emmen don't even come because, in our opinion, they're simply afraid of him. This is the only downside, but it's probably a national issue, as you see on TV that organisations, housing associations, and the police work at cross purposes, and as a result, help often comes too late. Other than that, I really enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Emmerhout
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €380,969 | €244,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,688 | – |
| Rent price | €1,248 p/m | €1,235 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
Experiences from Emmerhout
How residents experience their district
Nice cosy neighbourhood, everyone welcome and not unfriendly
Auto-translated to English by AIa very good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is generally quiet, with a drug user here and there, but you get that everywhere. There is plenty of green, shops within walking distance, and the city centre is easily reachable by bus or bike. They've also thought about the children, which is always nice, and we are surrounded by forest, so if you enjoy a walk or have dogs, you can easily go into the woods – what more could you want? Downside: the housing association doesn't consider what kind of people they place. For example, I have a neighbour next to me who causes enormous nuisance, a heavy hard drug addict, spent 13 years in prison, and a TBS patient or ex-TBS patient. The man is 53, has never lived on his own, and is just thrown in without supervision, which is obviously asking for trouble. I've lived next to him for 19 months now, don't get a wink of sleep at night because he's active then, and the housing association says they don't know what to do with him, and the police in Emmen don't even come because, in our opinion, they're simply afraid of him. This is the only downside, but it's probably a national issue, as you see on TV that organisations, housing associations, and the police work at cross purposes, and as a result, help often comes too late. Other than that, I really enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Emmerhout
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €380,969 | €244,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,688 | – |
| Rent price | €1,248 p/m | €1,235 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
Experiences from Emmen
How residents experience their municipality
There's nothing to do. Everything is super expensive in the shops. There's a doctor, pharmacy and bakery. But there's nothing for teenagers to do. Only the spot (cafe), football field, cafe. No activities or workshops for 18 years and older. The street is well lit but behind our house there's an alley and you can't see anything at all. There are a lot of drunk people. There are no neighbourhood parties. Neighbours make a lot of noise at 3am.
Auto-translated to English by AIWonderfully enjoyable place to live
Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbours, mostly young people with children, also 2 schools, small neighbourhood shop, easily accessible doctor's practice and pharmacy. This is Zwartemeer where I and my husband live. I also live conveniently close to work within walking distance of the clients.
Auto-translated to English by AINice cosy neighbourhood, everyone welcome and not unfriendly
Auto-translated to English by AILook, it could be a lot better, but I still have to say it's a great neighbourhood. Every city has its less pleasant spots where you don't want to walk alone. In terms of schools, it's very well organised for every level and age – it's just good here! Many schools to choose from. Also for further education, it's very good here! Furthermore, the shops are excellent!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe are friendly neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIa very good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII'm not much of a neighbourhood person. Usually the neighbours are young people and we are already at a certain age. Good accessibility by car, safe for children, really a lot of green space, the nearest piece of land
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Emmen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €379,467 | €336,002 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,842 | – |
| Rent price | €1,127 p/m | €1,144 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
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Houtweg 196, Emmen
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