A quiet corner of Assen
This apartment on Nobellaan sits in De Lariks Oost, a neighbourhood where the pace feels calm and the streets are lined with post-war housing. The home itself is a social-rental apartment from 1959, with a floor area of 59 m² and an energy label C. For context, apartments in Assen in the wider municipality tend to be priced similarly. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
De Lariks Oost
De Lariks Oost is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, though the largest group is residents aged 65 and over, making up 35% of the population. Many households are single-person, at 63%, which shapes the quiet, low-key character of the area. One resident describes the neighbourhood as "boring," noting that "there's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities, etc." The same resident, who uses an electric wheelchair, adds that this makes getting around more difficult. Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores 6.63 out of 10. The De Lariks Oost neighbourhood is a place where daily life is simple, but you may need to look further afield for entertainment.
Life on the street
For everyday errands, the essentials are close by. The nearest supermarket, an AH XL, is just around the corner, with a Dirk and a Jumbo also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is similarly close. Secondary education is available at Vincent van Gogh VWO Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo, about a ten-minute walk away. The train station is 2 km from the home, which is a manageable distance for occasional trips. The municipality of Assen offers a range of amenities within reach, though the immediate neighbourhood itself is fairly quiet.
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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 Nobellaan 13, Assen
Was €508 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The energy label was C, which was a mid-range label, so heating costs would be moderate.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its registered energy performance.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
De Lariks Oost is a quiet neighbourhood with a high proportion of single-person households and a large share of residents aged 65 and over. One resident describes it as "boring," saying there is little to do locally and that you have to go to other districts for activities. For daily shopping, the AH XL is just around the corner, and a Dirk and Jumbo are within a five-minute walk.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school, Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas, is about 240 metres away, which is a short walk. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is also close, at 276 metres. For secondary education, Vincent van Gogh VWO Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo is about 653 metres away. These distances make school runs straightforward on foot.
Is the train station within easy reach?
The train station is 2 km from the home. That is a distance you would likely cover by bike or bus rather than on foot, though it is not far.
What is the social housing status of this apartment?
This was a social-rental home, which meant the rent was set at a level intended to be affordable, and eligibility was typically based on income. The rent of €508 per month was within the social-rental threshold. The listing did not state any specific allocation rules, so those would be determined by the housing provider.
