Mr. P.J. Troelstralaan 227
Oude Molenbuurt · 9402 BH Assen
A friendly start in Assen
This apartment on Mr. P.J. Troelstralaan 227 sits in the Oude Molenbuurt, a lively part of Assen where the streets feel lived-in and the pace is relaxed. The area is home to a mix of generations, with many older residents and a good number of single-person households, giving it a calm, steady character. At €190,000, the asking price sat 37% below the average last known asking price of €299,583 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it was the cheapest of the six homes at the time for sale here. That puts it on the sharp side of the market, especially when you consider the wider picture of apartments in Assen. This home has not been online since 3 September 2026.
The apartment itself
Built in 1965, this gallery flat offered three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor, with a living area of 73 m² according to the agent. The BAG registration records 70 m², so the two figures differ slightly. There is a balcony, and the home comes with partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. It was offered as full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €262.81 per month.
Life in the Oude Molenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a neighbourhood where many diverse people live, often very cosy, though there can be hassle among each other at certain times. Another mentions the many trees that make everything 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 it is now an excellent neighbourhood, with greenery nearby and the canal close by. The city centre is about 100 metres away, according to this resident. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,775 inhabitants, and the homes here range from older properties to more recent builds. For a fuller picture, you can read more about the Oude Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, with Dirk and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is on your doorstep, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis, is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Themmen is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Assen, Nobellaan is just around the corner with lines 7 and 8, and Assen, Triade is a five-minute walk with line 380. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is a short drive away. All of this sits within the municipality of Assen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €177,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 7% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €115,000 to €177,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the 1965 construction year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including ERA Makelaardij Het Raadhuis on 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 Mr. P.J. Troelstralaan 227, Assen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the Oude Molenbuurt?
The asking price of €190,000 was 37% below the average asking price of €299,583 for homes at the time for sale in this neighbourhood. It was also the cheapest of the six homes on the market here at the time. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,170, while this home was listed at €2,603 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 73 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this gallery flat had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed as 73 m², though the BAG registration records 70 m². There was a balcony, and the home was offered as full ownership. The homeowners' association fee was €262.81 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €177,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €190,000 was 7% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had risen by 54%, from €115,000 in 2020 to €177,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the sandy soil type and the fact that the home was built in 1965. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The current flood risk is also indicated as low, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, with Dirk and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis, is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Themmen is a five-minute walk. For primary education, Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is on your doorstep. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is about 1.75 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Assen, Nobellaan is just around the corner, served by lines 7 and 8. Assen, Triade is a five-minute walk away with line 380, and Assen, De Wijde Blik is also nearby with line 8. Assen train station is about 1.3 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Oude Molenbuurt?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as cosy with many trees and a small shopping centre nearby, while another notes that a lot has been renovated and it is now an excellent neighbourhood. A third resident mentions that there can be hassle among each other at certain times, though the neighbours are friendly.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The home had partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a standardised measure of the energy performance of the home.
How many homes were at the time for sale in this neighbourhood?
There were at the time six homes for sale in the Oude Molenbuurt. The asking prices range from €190,000 to €392,500, with an average of €299,583 and a median of €312,500. This apartment is the cheapest of the six currently available. The average living area of homes for sale here was 97 m², while this apartment was listed at 73 m².
