A social rental flat in Zwarte Water
This is a social housing apartment on Oldengaardestraat 26 in Assen, in the Zwarte Water neighbourhood. It's a rental home with a floor area of 51 m², built in 1975, and it comes with an energy label B. The rent was €529 per month, which was keen for a flat of this size in this part of town. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Assen. This home has not been online since 25 August 2026.
The Zwarte Water neighbourhood
Zwarte Water is a residential area with a mix of ages, from young children to older residents. The average household here is small, with many single-person households, and there are also families with children. It's a fairly urban setting with a good address density. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on the official figures. You can read more about the Zwarte Water neighbourhood to get a fuller sense of the area.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and there's a Poiesz a little further. An AH XL is about a ten-minute walk away. For schools, IKC Maria in Campisschool is a couple of streets away, and the Dr. Nassau College for secondary education is also close by. The train station is 3 km away, and there's a park within walking distance. All of this sits within the municipality of Assen.
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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 Oldengaardestraat 26, Assen
Was €529 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €529 per month was on the keen side for a 51 m² apartment in Assen. This was a social housing rental, which typically meant the rent was set below market levels. The energy label B was reasonably efficient, so heating costs should be manageable.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy efficiency. The label is registered in the national EP-Online system and gives an indication of how energy-efficient the property is.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 632 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. There's also a Poiesz at 750 metres and another at 795 metres. For a larger shop, an AH XL is at 1031 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. With several options within a short distance, daily groceries are easy to pick up.
What schools are close to this home?
There are several schools within walking distance. IKC Maria in Campisschool, a primary school, is at 286 metres. For secondary education, the Dr. Nassau College is at 460 metres, and Praktijkonderwijs Assen is at 316 metres. There are also special education options nearby, including Kindcentrum De Boei at 427 metres.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 3 km from this home. That's a distance you'd likely cover by bike or bus rather than on foot. The neighbourhood itself has a good address density, so it's a fairly urban area with amenities close by. The station connection makes it possible to reach other towns without a car.
What kind of neighbourhood is Zwarte Water?
Zwarte Water is a residential neighbourhood with a mix of households. About half of the households are single people, and a quarter are families with children. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 age group. It's a reasonably urban area with a park nearby and a range of shops and schools within easy reach.
