A quiet spot in Zwarte Water
This apartment on the Mensingestraat sits on a quiet road in a residential area, in the Zwarte Water neighbourhood of Assen. It is a portiekflat, or gallery flat, on the fourth floor, built in 1965. The asking price of €215,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €318,900 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale here. For context, apartments in Assen are part of a wider market where prices vary.
Inside the home
The flat has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 61 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent mentions roof insulation, triple glazing, double glazing and wall insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €114.89.
Life in Zwarte Water
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 says: "It's a neighbourhood where many diverse people live, often it's very cosy but there can also be a lot of hassle among each other at certain times." Another notes: "There is a lot of greenery in the neighbourhood and the canal is nearby. The city centre is about 100 metres away and there are some shops in the neighbourhood itself." The neighbourhood has around 1,270 inhabitants, and about 42% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Zwarte Water neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice Noorderpark is a couple of streets away. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is a five-minute walk, with Aldi and Jumbo a bit further. For schools, Basisschool de Vuurvogel is a couple of streets away, and Dr. Nassau College locatie Quintus Assen is just around the corner. Bus line 7 stops at Assen, Oosterbroekstraat, on your doorstep, and the train station Assen is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Assen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €203,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €116,000 to €203,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from rail 23 dB Lden, and from air traffic 20 dB Lden, all below the relevant norms. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the construction year of 1965. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Lamberink.
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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 Mensingestraat 24, Assen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €203,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 33% below the average asking price of €318,900 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the ten homes listed here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 61 m², while the BAG registration records 59 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor of the building. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €114.89.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes, but it is not as efficient as the highest labels. The agent mentions roof insulation, triple glazing, double glazing and wall insulation, which may help with keeping the home warm, but the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is based on the sandy soil and the fact that the building dates from 1965. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is also low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
A pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice Noorderpark is a couple of streets away. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is about 500 metres away, with Aldi and Jumbo within about 800 metres. For schools, Basisschool de Vuurvogel is about 276 metres away, and Dr. Nassau College locatie Quintus Assen is about 231 metres away. The hospital is about 2.5 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 7 stops at Assen, Oosterbroekstraat, about 127 metres from the home. There are additional stops on the same line at Veste het Rondeel and Rondeel, both about 400 metres away. The nearest train station is Assen, about 1.8 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the 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 says: "It's a neighbourhood where many diverse people live, often it's very cosy but there can also be a lot of hassle among each other at certain times." Another notes: "There is a lot of greenery in the neighbourhood and the canal is nearby."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 75% between 2020 and 2025, from €116,000 to €203,000. This is a significant increase over the period. The current WOZ value, as of 1 January 2025, is €203,000, and the asking price is 6% above that figure.
