A first floor flat in Vredeveld Noord
This upper-floor flat sits in Vredeveld Noord, a post-war neighbourhood in the east of Assen. The home was built in 1955 and carries an energy label C. At €185,000, the asking price is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the price sits 39% below the average asking price of €304,786 in the area, though the living area is also smaller than the neighbourhood norm. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Assen]( /koopwoningen/assen/appartementen/).
The flat itself
The agent describes this as a two-room flat with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 47 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The flat has a balcony and is located on the first floor. It comes with HR glazing and a combi boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The asking price works out at €3,936 per m², based on the agent's floor area.
Vredeveld Noord
Vredeveld Noord is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,860 residents, many of them living alone. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the area, see [the Vredeveld Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/vredeveld-noord-assen/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with SPAR and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary schools nearby include Vrije School Assen and Kindcentrum De Regenboog, both within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel and Apotheek Stationsstraat pharmacy are both just around the corner. The bus stop Assen, Station is on your doorstep with lines 1, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 24, 50, 51, 83, 84, 109, 310, 380, 409, 410, 422 and 428. Assen train station is a couple of streets away. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Assen]( /gemeente/assen/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €177,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €96,000 to €177,000. As for the address itself, area-level indications show road traffic noise at 48 dB, rail noise at 44 dB, aircraft noise at 18 dB and industrial noise at 45 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Nijdam Makelaars and their listing 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Koekoekstraat 68, Assen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €177,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €185,000 is 5% above this municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €96,000 to €177,000.
What is the layout of this flat?
According to the agent, this is a two-room flat with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is an upper-floor flat, located on the first floor. The flat has a balcony. The living area is listed at 47 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The volume is 150 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the flat has HR glazing and a combi boiler. The energy label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 48 dB, rail noise at 44 dB, aircraft noise at 18 dB and industrial noise at 45 dB. All of these are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is sand. The home was built in 1955, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at about 540 metres. SPAR is a couple of streets away at 648 metres, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are both at around 721 metres. Ekoplaza is slightly further at 833 metres. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres.
How far is the nearest school?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Vrije School Assen is about 548 metres away, Kindcentrum De Regenboog at 597 metres, and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst at 634 metres. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is at 770 metres. There are 42 schools within five kilometres in total.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Assen, Station is about 268 metres away, with lines 1, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 24, 50, 51, 83, 84, 109, 310, 380, 409, 410, 422 and 428. Assen train station is 221 metres away. There are also stops at Assen, Rembrandtlaan and Assen, Oostersingel within about 500 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. Another says there is little to do and that they have to go to other districts for activities. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €185,000 works out at €3,936 per m², based on the agent's floor area of 47 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,194. The asking price itself is 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €304,786, though the living area is also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m².
