A spacious apartment on the Marktplein
This apartment sits right in the middle of Emmen, on the Marktplein, where the town's daily life unfolds around you. Built in 1996, it is a modern home in a lively setting, with the convenience of shops and services close at hand. The asking price of €699,999 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Emmen is €423,432.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the first floor and covers 144 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². It has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. You own the property outright, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €348.26.
Life in Emmen-Centrum
Emmen-Centrum is a busy part of town, with a mix of residents and plenty going on. According to CBS figures, the neighbourhood has around 4,925 inhabitants, and a large share of them are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Emmen give their living environment an average score of 7.99, based on 36 reviews. One resident says: "Het is hier heerlijk wonen lekker rustig en dicht bij de winkels en er is ook een bus halte vlakbij." Another notes: "There's nothing to do. Everything is super expensive in the shops." A third mentions noise from neighbours late at night. These are just a few voices, so the picture is mixed.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For school, Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan is a ten-minute walk, and Esdal College Locatie Oosterstraat is also within reach. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Het Perron, is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek de Vriendschap Emmen is nearby too. The bus stop Emmen, Centrum is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 4, 44, 173 and 400, and the train station Emmen is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €481,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 46% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 17%, from €412,000 to €481,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 24 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, but medium for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Marcel van Dam Makelaardij o.g. and 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 Marktplein 68, Emmen
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €699,999 is 65% above the average asking price in Emmen-Centrum, which is €423,432. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 144 m², is €4,861, compared to a neighbourhood average of €3,727 per m². This puts the home on the high side of the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, with a volume of 424 m³. The agent lists the living area as 144 m², while the BAG registration records 126 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated with a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €481,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 46% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 17%, from €412,000 to €481,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 24 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures are area-level indications from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the vicinity, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Climate indications for this address are low for pluvial flooding and for current flood risk, and low for heat stress today. By 2050, the heat stress indication is medium, while flood risk remains low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, about 373 metres away, followed by Dirk at 434 metres and Albert Heijn at 548 metres. A Jumbo is at 751 metres and another at 915 metres. Within a 5 km radius, there are 17 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan, about 886 metres away, and Montessorischool Emmen is at 902 metres. For secondary education, Esdal College Locatie Oosterstraat is at 1,083 metres, and Esdal Vakcollege Emmen at 1,134 metres. There are 42 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport from this address?
The bus stop Emmen, Centrum is about 100 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 44, 173 and 400. The stop Emmen, Weerdingerstraat is at 347 metres with more lines, and Emmen, Frieslandweg at 376 metres. The nearest train station, Emmen, is about 671 metres away, so you can reach it on foot in about ten minutes.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €348.26. This is a service charge for the shared parts of the building, such as maintenance and insurance. The exact coverage of this fee is not detailed in the listing, so you would need to review the association's documents for specifics.
