Molenstraat 295
Zwarte Water, Assen
AreaA first home in Zwarte Water
This apartment on the Molenstraat sits in Zwarte Water, a neighbourhood in the Noorderpark district of Assen. It is a lively part of town where, according to residents of the district, many different people live side by side. At €225,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Assen, but it is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
The apartment itself
The home is on the second floor and has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 59 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the apartment is heated by a central heating boiler. The agent notes that the glazing is largely double, and the home is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €114.89.
Life in Zwarte Water
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a diverse neighbourhood where it is often very cosy, though there can be hassle among neighbours at certain times. Another mentions the many trees, which make everything a bit cosier, and a small shopping centre a short walk away with a pharmacy, supermarket, chemist, baker, butcher and post office. A third resident notes that a lot has been renovated and calls it an excellent neighbourhood, with the city centre about 100 metres away. The neighbourhood counts around 1,235 inhabitants, and just under half of households are single-person. For more background, have a look at the Zwarte Water neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Noorderpark is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. For groceries, Poiesz is a couple of streets away, with Aldi and Jumbo a five-minute walk. The Dr. Nassau College location Quintus Assen is just around the corner, and Basisschool de Vuurvogel is a couple of streets away. Bus line 7 stops at Assen, Oosterbroekstraat, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Assen, about a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Assen. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard, and railway and aircraft noise are also below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain the indication is medium, while the current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via I Zelf uw huis verkopen!, and it also appears on Funda through the same agent.
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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 Molenstraat 295, Assen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Zwarte Water?
The asking price of €225,000 is 47% below the average asking price of €424,167 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is the cheapest of the six homes on the market here. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,493, while this apartment works out at €3,814 per m² based on the agent's listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the second floor and has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 59 m², and the volume is 177 m³. There is a balcony. The home is heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent states that the glazing is largely double. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €114.89.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not part of the information provided for this home. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation.
What do the risk indications say about this address?
The address-level risk data comes from public sources and gives an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain the indication is medium, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050.
Which shops and amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Noorderpark is at 68 metres and the BENU pharmacy at 59 metres. For groceries, Poiesz is at 477 metres, Aldi at 724 metres and Jumbo at 816 metres. The Dr. Nassau College location Quintus Assen is at 198 metres, and Basisschool de Vuurvogel at 257 metres. A resident of the district mentions a small shopping centre with a pharmacy, supermarket, chemist, baker, butcher and post office.
What is the public transport like from this address?
Bus line 7 stops at Assen, Oosterbroekstraat, 117 metres away. The same line also stops at Assen, Veste het Rondeel at 377 metres and Assen, Rondeel at 382 metres. The nearest train station is Assen, at 1,789 metres. The bus stop is just around the corner, and the station is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a diverse neighbourhood where it is often very cosy, though there can be hassle among neighbours at certain times. Another mentions the many trees and a small shopping centre nearby. A third says a lot has been renovated and calls it an excellent neighbourhood, with the city centre about 100 metres away.
How many homes are for sale in Zwarte Water right now?
There are currently six homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €225,000 to €695,000. The average asking price is €424,167 and the median is €395,000. The average living area of homes on the market here is 121 m², so this apartment at 59 m² is 51% smaller than the neighbourhood average.
