Emmen-Centrum, Emmen
This apartment on the Westerstraat sits right in the centre of Emmen, with a free view over the rooftops. Built in 2003, it offers a generous 167 m² of living space, which is well above the average for the neighbourhood. At €675,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Emmen, but the size and central location explain the premium.
The apartment spans one floor and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has a balcony and a garage box, and the whole is fully owned. According to the agent, the home is insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler with a heat recovery system. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €351.03.
Emmen-Centrum is a lively district with a mix of shops, cafes and services. The municipality of Emmen as a whole scores an 8.07 out of 10 from residents, based on 34 reviews. One resident calls it a "wonderfully enjoyable place to live", while another complains about noise and a lack of activities for teenagers. The neighbourhood has a high share of one-person households, and half of the residents are 65 or older. The municipality of Emmen offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
For groceries, you have Ekoplaza and Dirk just around the corner, and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Montessorischool Emmen and Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan are both about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Het Perron and Apotheek de Vriendschap are also within walking distance. Bus stop Emmen, Centrum is on your doorstep with lines 3, 4, 44, 173 and 400, and Emmen train station is a ten-minute walk.
The WOZ value for 2025 is €540,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €368,000 to €540,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Woonaccent Makelaars Emmen and through Funda.
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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.
About Westerstraat 18, Emmen
The asking price of €675,000 is 25% above the WOZ value of €540,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 47%, from €368,000 in 2020 to €540,000 in 2025.
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. It also has a balcony and a garage box. The living area is 167 m², which is larger than the average for the neighbourhood. The home is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €351.03.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler with a heat recovery system. These features contribute to the home's energy performance.
According to public risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
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, not an inspection of the specific property. It means that, according to the available data, the risk of foundation problems is considered low.
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Ekoplaza is about 416 metres away, Dirk is 447 metres, and Albert Heijn is 568 metres. A Jumbo is also at 769 metres. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries without needing a car.
There are several schools within a short distance. Montessorischool Emmen is about 897 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan is 948 metres. For secondary education, Esdal College Locatie Oosterstraat is about 1.1 kilometres away. These are all within a reasonable walking or cycling distance.
The bus stop Emmen, Centrum is just 69 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 44, 173 and 400. Another stop, Emmen, Weerdingerstraat, is 338 metres away and serves more lines. The nearest train station is Emmen, about 701 metres away, so you have good options for both local and regional travel.
Emmen-Centrum is a central district with a mix of residents. According to CBS data, half of the residents are 65 or older, and 61% of households are single-person households. Residents of the municipality of Emmen give an average score of 8.07 out of 10, based on 34 reviews. One resident describes it as a "wonderfully enjoyable place to live", while another mentions noise and limited activities for teenagers.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €397,784 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,608 | – |
| Rent price | €1,265 p/m | €1,285 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €397,784 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,608 | – |
| Rent price | €1,265 p/m | €1,285 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
There's nothing to do. Everything is super expensive in the shops. There's a doctor, pharmacy and bakery. But there's nothing for teenagers to do. Only the spot (cafe), football field, cafe. No activities or workshops for 18 years and older. The street is well lit but behind our house there's an alley and you can't see anything at all. There are a lot of drunk people. There are no neighbourhood parties. Neighbours make a lot of noise at 3am.
Auto-translated to English by AIWonderfully enjoyable place to live
Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbours, mostly young people with children, also 2 schools, small neighbourhood shop, easily accessible doctor's practice and pharmacy. This is Zwartemeer where I and my husband live. I also live conveniently close to work within walking distance of the clients.
Auto-translated to English by AINice cosy neighbourhood, everyone welcome and not unfriendly
Auto-translated to English by AILook, it could be a lot better, but I still have to say it's a great neighbourhood. Every city has its less pleasant spots where you don't want to walk alone. In terms of schools, it's very well organised for every level and age – it's just good here! Many schools to choose from. Also for further education, it's very good here! Furthermore, the shops are excellent!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe are friendly neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIa very good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII'm not much of a neighbourhood person. Usually the neighbours are young people and we are already at a certain age. Good accessibility by car, safe for children, really a lot of green space, the nearest piece of land
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €392,724 | €345,091 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,914 | – |
| Rent price | €1,202 p/m | €1,197 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
Westerstraat 18, Emmen
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