A bright apartment in a quiet corner of Assen
This apartment on Ir. J.W. Albardastraat 48 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of the Oude Molenbuurt, a neighbourhood in Assen. Built in 1998, it is part of a gallery flat and is offered for sale at €349,000. The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €278,667. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,215, while this home is listed at €4,418 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Assen, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over the third living floor of the building. The living area is 81 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 79 square metres. The home has a balcony and a parking space, and it comes with double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €189.47. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be relatively low.
The Oude Molenbuurt neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Noorderpark, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a diverse neighbourhood where it is often very cosy, though there can be hassle among neighbours at times. Another resident mentions the many trees that make the area cosier and more pleasant to the eye, and notes that a short walk brings you to a small shopping centre with a pharmacy, supermarket, chemist, baker, butcher and post office. A third resident says a lot has been renovated and it is now an excellent neighbourhood, with greenery and a canal nearby. The neighbourhood has around 1,800 inhabitants, and 36% of them are aged 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Oude Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, AH XL, is just around the corner, with Dirk and Jumbo also within a short walk. For primary education, Basisschool De Cirkel is a couple of streets away, and secondary options like Gomarus College Assen are also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Noorderpark, and the BENU Apotheek Noorderpark is nearby as well. For public transport, bus line 83 stops at Assen, Mr G. v Prinstererlaan on your doorstep, and line 7 stops at Assen, Rondeel just around the corner. The train station in Assen is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities and services, as described on the municipality of Assen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €323,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €215,000 to €323,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schoon Makelaardij and Schoon Makelaardij 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 Ir. J.W. Albardastraat 48, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €349,000 is 25% above the average asking price in the Oude Molenbuurt, which is €278,667. The price per square metre is €4,418, compared with a neighbourhood average of €3,215 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side relative to the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the third living floor of the building. The living area is 81 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 79 square metres. There is a balcony and a parking space.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €323,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 50%, from €215,000 in 2020 to €323,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is AH XL, about 423 metres away, with Dirk at 467 metres and Jumbo at 768 metres. For schools, Gomarus College Assen is 189 metres away, and Basisschool De Cirkel is 221 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Noorderpark at 472 metres, and the pharmacy is BENU Apotheek Noorderpark at 476 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Noorderpark give their living environment an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the many trees and a nearby shopping centre, while another says a lot has been renovated and it is now an excellent neighbourhood. A third describes it as diverse and often cosy, though with occasional hassle among neighbours.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to energy efficiency.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €189.47. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The property is in full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright.
