A calm apartment in Vredeveld Noord
This ground-floor apartment on Wouwstraat 16 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Vredeveld Noord, a neighbourhood in the east of Assen. Built in 2006, the home has an energy label B. With an asking price of €375,000, it is the most expensive of the nine homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the area. For context, apartments in Assen are listed at various price points.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The home has a rear garden and is fully owned. The agent notes double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler.
Life in Vredeveld Noord
Vredeveld Noord is a residential area with about 1,860 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the Vredeveld Noord neighbourhood give their living experience an average score of 7.67, based on 15 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 resident notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific street.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner, with a SPAR and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, Vrije School Assen and Kindcentrum De Regenboog are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel, and the pharmacy Apotheek Stationsstraat is just around the corner. The bus stop Assen, Station is on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 24, 50, 51, 83, 84, 109, 310, 380, 409, 410, 416, 422 and 428. The train station Assen is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €296,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €208,000 to €296,000. At the address level, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and similar for rail, air and industrial noise. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wes 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.
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About Wouwstraat 16, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €375,000 is 51% above the average asking price of €249,167 for homes currently for sale in Vredeveld Noord. It is the most expensive of the nine homes listed in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 90 m², is €4,167, which is 23% above the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The home has a rear garden and is fully owned. The agent notes double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €296,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 42%, from €208,000 in 2020 to €296,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at the address level indicates that road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Rail noise is 45 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, all not above the respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Aldi, both about 626 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. A SPAR is at 694 metres and a Jumbo at 725 metres. For organic options, Ekoplaza is at 803 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Assen, Station is about 161 metres away, served by lines 1, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 24, 50, 51, 83, 84, 109, 310, 380, 409, 410, 416, 422 and 428. The train station Assen is 139 metres away, so you can walk there in about two minutes. This makes it easy to travel within Assen and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living experience an average score of 7.67, based on 15 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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific street.
What schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within a short walk. Vrije School Assen is at 456 metres, Kindcentrum De Regenboog at 460 metres, and Kindcentrum Vredeveldschool at 505 metres. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is at 685 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk from the apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication at this address is low, with sandy soil. This is based on public risk data at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The indication suggests that foundation issues are unlikely, but it does not replace a professional survey of the property itself.
