A first home on a quiet street
Steendijk 33 is a ground-floor apartment on a quiet road in a residential area of Vredeveld Noord, a neighbourhood in the east of Assen. Built in 1980, it is a compact home with a living area of 46 square metres, which makes it a practical starting point. The asking price of €185,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Assen, and it sits 39% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, where homes currently go for around €304,786.
A compact, single-level layout
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is heated by block heating and comes with full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €324. According to the agent, the home is located on the first living floor and is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Vredeveld Noord
Vredeveld Noord is a residential part of Assen with around 1,870 residents, many of whom live alone. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give 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, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." The reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression of living in Assen. For a closer look at what this part of town is like, the Vredeveld Noord neighbourhood page has more detail.
Daily essentials and getting around
Groceries are close by, with Jumbo just around the corner and SPAR, Albert Heijn and Aldi a short walk further. For primary education, Vrije School Assen and Kindcentrum De Regenboog are both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel and Apotheek Stationsstraat are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Rembrandtlaan and Station are nearby, served by lines 21 and 24, and the train station in Assen is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Assen, which covers the surrounding facilities and services.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €162,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 14% above this municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €94,000 to €162,000. At address level, the noise indication for road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Listing and sources
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar Idee and a listing on Funda. The asking price and details come from the agent's listing.
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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 Steendijk 33, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €162,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €185,000 is 14% above this municipal valuation. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value on the reference date, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €94,000 to €162,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is a single-floor home, located on the first living level. The living area is 46 square metres, and the volume is 138 cubic metres. The home is heated by block heating and comes with full ownership, so there is no leasehold involved.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €324. This is a service charge paid by the owner for the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The fee is stated in the listing and applies to this apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general picture of the ground conditions in the area rather than a verdict on the property itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise indication for road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
Jumbo is the nearest supermarket, about 480 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. SPAR is at 736 metres, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are both at 769 metres. Ekoplaza is slightly further at 961 metres. These distances mean daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Vrije School Assen is about 607 metres away, Kindcentrum De Regenboog at 686 metres, and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst at 709 metres. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is at 806 metres. All of these are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Rembrandtlaan, about 308 metres away, served by lines 21 and 24. The bus station at Assen, Station is at 446 metres with many more lines. The train station in Assen is about 399 metres away, so both bus and rail connections are close by.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is E. Label E is not an efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The label is a general indication of the energy performance of the home, and the actual costs will depend on usage and the block heating system.
How does this apartment compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €185,000 is 39% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €304,786. The living area of 46 square metres is 54% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 square metres. The price per square metre is €4,022, based on the agent's listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Assen, residents give 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 says there is little to do and that activities require going to other districts. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Vredeveld Noord.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, terrace or other outdoor space for this apartment. The home is described as being on the first living floor of the building.
