Emmermeer, Emmen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Meerstraat sits in a quiet part of Emmermeer, a neighbourhood with a mix of post-war housing and greenery. At €198,000, the asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €322,722, making it a keen entry point into the local market. The 81 m² floor area is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m², so you get less space for your money, but the price reflects that. For context, apartments in Emmen vary widely in price and size.
Emmermeer is a residential area built mainly in the 1950s and 1960s, with a mix of terraced houses and low-rise flats. The neighbourhood has a diverse population: about a quarter of households have children, and a quarter are over 65. With an address density of 1,342 addresses per km², it feels suburban rather than urban. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so it's hard to get a feel for daily life from locals. The area has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away, and a supermarket is on your doorstep. For more on the area, see the municipality of Emmen.
For daily shopping, you have a Coop just around the corner, an Aldi a five-minute walk away, and a Jumbo a bit further. For primary schools, Montessorischool Emmen is just around the corner, Groen van Prinstererschool is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Emmermeer is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and a GP is 1.2 km from the home. The neighbourhood has a mix of amenities that make daily errands straightforward.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via 't Drentsche Huys Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Meerstraat 139, Emmen
Data from Emmermeer
Data from Emmermeer
14 within 5 km
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About Meerstraat 139, Emmen
The asking price of €198,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €322,722. However, the floor area of 81 m² is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². The price per m² works out to about €2,444, which is below the neighbourhood average of €2,954 per m². So the price is keen relative to the local market, but you get a smaller home for it.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and you can expect high heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 31.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so a G label is at the bottom end. You may want to factor in potential renovation costs for insulation or heating upgrades.
Emmermeer has a mix of households: about 25% have children, 25% are single-person households, and 25% are couples without children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Montessorischool Emmen (293 m) and Groen van Prinstererschool (357 m). The area has a park just around the corner and a supermarket nearby, making it practical for families.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has an address density of 1,342 per km², indicating a suburban level of urbanity.
At 81 m², this apartment is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². The average price per m² in Emmermeer is €2,954, while this home works out to about €2,444 per m². So you pay less per square metre, but the total floor area is below average.
In the most recent data, there were 296 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Without a per-capita figure, it's hard to compare, but the number suggests a moderate level of crime. The area is a typical post-war residential neighbourhood.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so it's on your doorstep. This is a plus for outdoor activities or walking the dog. The neighbourhood itself has some greenery from its post-war layout.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Emmermeer