A sunny apartment in Vredeveld Noord
This apartment on Steendijk 42A sits in Vredeveld Noord, a quiet residential area in Assen-Oost. The home is on the second floor and comes with a roof terrace, a sunny terrace and a parking space. The asking price is €265,000. For context, there are currently 13 apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €250,885. If you are looking at apartments in Assen, this one stands out for its energy label A.
The home itself
Built in 1950, this apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 86 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 89 m². The home has HR+ glazing and is fully insulated, and heating comes from a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. You own the property outright, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €207.73. The setting is described as a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area.
Life in Vredeveld Noord
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. It is a very cosy neighbourhood." 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 finds it "boring", adding that "there's nothing in this neighbourhood" and that they have to go to other districts for activities. The neighbourhood has about 1,860 inhabitants, and 55% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the Vredeveld Noord neighbourhood, these reviews give a sense of daily life here.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Vrije School Assen is a five-minute walk, and Kindcentrum De Regenboog is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel, and the pharmacy Apotheek Vredeveld is just around the corner. Bus stops at Rembrandtlaan (lines 21 and 24) are a couple of streets away, and Assen station is a ten-minute walk, with train services from there. The municipality of Assen offers a range of facilities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €246,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 8% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 88%, from €131,000 to €246,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, but heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Dijkstra Makelaars.
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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 42A, Assen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €265,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €246,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 88%, from €131,000 to €246,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the asking price is fair or unfair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 86 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 89 m². The home is on the second floor and includes a roof terrace, a sunny terrace and a parking space. The volume is 274 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has HR+ glazing and is fully insulated, and heating comes from a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1950. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 535 metres away. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 711 metres away, and SPAR is at 759 metres. Ekoplaza is about 970 metres from the home. These distances are straight-line distances from the address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Assen, about 548 metres away, followed by Kindcentrum De Regenboog at 627 metres and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst at 650 metres. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is about 749 metres away. These are the closest options within the area.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Assen, about 376 metres from the home. This is a short walk, roughly a five-minute stroll. The station also serves as a bus hub, with many bus lines stopping there, including lines 1, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 24, 50, 51, 83, 84, 109, 310, 380, 409, 410, 422 and 428.
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 finds it boring, saying there is nothing in the neighbourhood and that they have to go to other districts for activities. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Vredeveld Noord.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €207.73. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, but the listing does not specify what exactly is included. The home is in full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
