A practical apartment in a quiet part of Assen
This apartment on Zwin sits in De Lariks West, a residential pocket of Assen built up in the 1960s. The home had 73 m² of living space and an energy label D, so heating costs were something to keep an eye on. With a last known price of €210,000, it was slightly below the neighbourhood average of €223,000, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Assen typically sell for around €3,259 per m². This home has not been online since 20 July 2026.
De Lariks West, a quiet, green neighbourhood
De Lariks West is a calm, leafy part of Assen with mostly low-rise housing. The area has a mix of families and older residents, and the streets are lined with trees. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a balanced community: many single-person households alongside families with children. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with a park just a couple of streets away. For more on the area, see the De Lariks West neighbourhood.
Daily life on Zwin
For your morning bread and groceries, Jumbo is just under a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other supermarkets within easy reach. Primary school children can go to Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen, about a ten-minute walk, while secondary options include Vincent van Gogh VWO Havo Mavo, a five-minute walk. A GP is a short walk away, and the train station is a 3.9 km drive. The area falls under the municipality of Assen, which manages local amenities and services.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Hup & Fidom Garantiemakelaars Hoogeveen.
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About Zwin 105, Assen
Was €210,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €210,000 was below the neighbourhood average of €223,000 and the median of €225,000. The average price per m² in De Lariks West was €3,259, and this home worked out at about €2,877 per m². Given that similar apartments in the area had sold for an average of €230,417, the price seemed keen.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, about two-thirds of homes have label C, and the rest are D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
How is the neighbourhood for daily shopping?
For daily shopping, Jumbo is about 888 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Other supermarkets like Poiesz and Dirk are within 1.5 km. There is also a GP at 1.2 km and a pharmacy nearby. The neighbourhood has a park just 300 metres away, so green space is on your doorstep.
What schools are near this apartment?
Primary education is available at Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen, about 844 metres away. For secondary education, Vincent van Gogh VWO Havo Mavo is 621 metres away, and the Internationale Schakelklas Dr. Nassau College is 868 metres away. There is also a special education school, De Atlas, just 202 metres from the home.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 3.9 km from the home. That is about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
What is the crime rate like in De Lariks West?
The neighbourhood recorded 44 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for a residential area of this size. The area feels quiet and safe, with a park nearby and a calm street scene.
How long do homes typically stay on the market here?
Homes sold in De Lariks West took an average of 49 days to sell. That is a fairly typical timeframe, suggesting a balanced market without extreme pressure. The current supply was limited, with only 3 apartments for sale.
