A two-bedroom apartment on Molenstraat
This apartment on Molenstraat sits in the Zwarte Water neighbourhood of Assen. At 70 m² it is compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The last known asking price of €225,000 was 47% below the neighbourhood average of €424,167, making it the cheapest of the six homes at the time for sale here. That was a keen price, especially when you compare it with other apartments in Assen. This home has not been online since 22 July 2026.
Zwarte Water: a practical neighbourhood
Zwarte Water is a mixed area with a high address density of 2,418 addresses per km², so it feels urban. Around 41% of homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a good mix of ages: many residents are between 25 and 45, but there are also plenty of families and older people. The area is well served by shops and schools, and the train station is three kilometres away. For a closer look at the area, see the Zwarte Water neighbourhood.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Aldi is a five-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: Basisschool de Vuurvogel is on your doorstep, and Dr. Nassau College is just as close. For secondary education, Praktijkonderwijs Assen is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen keeps the area well maintained, and you can read more about the municipality of Assen for local services.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Steenhuis Makelaars Assen and also appeared on other channels, so you had a couple of ways to view it.
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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 Molenstraat 280, Assen
Was €225,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €225,000 was 47% below the average asking price in Zwarte Water (€424,167) and was the lowest of the six homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the floor area of 70 m² is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 121 m². Given the size and the energy label C, the price was keen compared to other homes in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1965). In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label C, and 28.6% have label A.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 3.0 km from the apartment, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. There were no bus lines specified in the listing, but the area was well connected by road.
What shops are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz at 415 metres, just around the corner. Aldi is 664 metres away, and Jumbo is 877 metres. For a larger shop, AH XL is 951 metres. There are also several restaurants within a ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
Primary school Basisschool de Vuurvogel is 198 metres away, and IKC Maria in Campisschool is 359 metres. For secondary education, Dr. Nassau College is 207 metres, and Praktijkonderwijs Assen is 511 metres. There is also a special education school, De Atlas Assen, at 540 metres.
How many homes were for sale in Zwarte Water?
At the time, there were six homes for sale in Zwarte Water, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €695,000. The average asking price was €424,167, and the median was €395,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Zwarte Water is an urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of ages, with many residents between 25 and 45, but also families and older people. The area has good amenities, including a GP practice 0.4 km away and a park 0.8 km away. Crime is relatively low, with 49 total offences reported.
