Oude-Molenstraat 17
Koopmanskwartier, Assen
AreaA first home in the heart of Assen
This apartment on Oude-Molenstraat 17 sits in the Koopmanskwartier, right in the middle of Assen. It is a 1980 build with an energy label B, so a reasonably modern and efficient home. The asking price of €220,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €378,600, which makes it an interesting entry point into the local market. For context, [apartments in Assen]( /koopwoningen/assen/appartementen/) give you a sense of what else is available in the municipality.
Inside the apartment
The apartment is on the second floor and spans three floors in total, with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 63 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 209 m³. It is a compact layout, so the space is used efficiently rather than spread out.
The Koopmanskwartier
Life here is shaped by the centre of Assen being close by, and the neighbourhood itself is home to around 1,545 people. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "I generally feel quite safe, except when you go to the Anne Frank park after 8pm. The atmosphere there is usually grim." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine." A third resident is less enthusiastic: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone." These are municipal-level impressions, so they describe Assen as a whole rather than this specific street. For a closer look at the area, [the Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood]( /buurt/koopmanskwartier-assen/) has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Dirk is on your doorstep, AH XL is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk, and Gomarus College Assen is also within a short stroll. The GP practice Overcingel is a couple of streets away, with Alphega Apotheek Karsten even closer. Bus stops at Triade and Weiersstraat are just around the corner, with lines 380 and 7 and 8 respectively, while the Rolderstraat stop offers lines 1, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409 and 410. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Assen]( /gemeente/assen/) covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for 2022, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 1% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk, and the soil is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Makelaardij Peter Otten.
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Frequently asked questions
About Oude-Molenstraat 17, Assen
What does the asking price of €220,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €220,000, which is 42% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €378,600. The price per square metre is €3,492, based on the agent's listing of 63 m². This is a keen price compared with the local market, though the apartment is also 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². The price verdict is based on the neighbourhood average, not on a direct comparison with similar apartments.
How is the apartment laid out?
The apartment is on the second floor and has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It spans three floors, which gives the compact 63 m² living area a bit more vertical space. The volume is 209 m³. There is no garden or balcony mentioned in the listing, so outdoor space is limited to what the building itself offers.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no official municipal figure to compare with the asking price of €220,000. The price comparison with the neighbourhood average is based on asking prices rather than on a WOZ assessment.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard for 2022. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular home. The risk is stated as low, so there is no elevated concern indicated for the foundation.
What supermarkets are close to this apartment?
Dirk is the nearest supermarket at 124 metres, so it is on your doorstep. AH XL is 176 metres away, just around the corner, and SPAR is 252 metres away, a couple of streets from the apartment. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are also within walking distance at 413 and 587 metres respectively. This gives you several options for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Triade at 235 metres, served by line 380. Assen, Weiersstraat is 281 metres away with lines 7 and 8, and Assen, Rolderstraat is 395 metres away with lines 1, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409 and 410. Assen train station is 802 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, so both bus and rail connections are within easy reach.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. Another mentions feeling quite safe, except near the Anne Frank park after 8pm. A third resident finds there is little to do locally. These are municipal-level impressions, so they reflect Assen as a whole rather than this specific street.
What schools are near this apartment?
Basisschool De Cirkel is 403 metres away, about a five-minute walk, and Gomarus College Assen is 475 metres away for secondary education. Kindcentrum Emmaschool is 639 metres away, Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is 685 metres, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is 707 metres. There are 40 schools within 5 kilometres, so there is a good range of primary and secondary options nearby.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The apartment has an energy label B. This is an efficient label, so the energy costs for heating and electricity are likely to be on the lower side compared with less efficient homes. The label reflects the building's energy performance as registered, and it is a useful indicator for budgeting monthly utility costs. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
