A quiet spot in De Dorpen
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this end-of-terrace house from 1953 sits in De Dorpen, a small neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Assen. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the market, based on the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Assen typically come with their own character and quirks.
The home itself
This home has 4 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 66 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The plot measures 234 m². Outside, there is a rear garden of 118 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front and side garden. A detached wooden garage provides parking or storage. The home is fully owned, and according to the agent it has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, with a central heating boiler.
Life in De Dorpen
De Dorpen is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,155 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "I generally feel quite safe, except when you go to the Anne Frank park after 8pm." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park." A third resident finds it quiet: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone." These are municipal-level impressions, so they reflect Assen as a whole rather than De Dorpen specifically. For more on the area, see the De Dorpen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, with SPAR a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum De Regenboog and Kindcentrum Vredeveldschool are both within a five-minute walk for primary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel and Apotheek Vredeveld are also close by. Bus stop Assen, Pelikaanstraat is on your doorstep with line 7, while Assen Station is a ten-minute walk away, served by many bus lines and the train station itself. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources, including rail, air and industry, are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently low 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 Groenhout Makelaars Assen and Groenhout 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 Hortensiastraat 9, Assen
What is the asking price for this end-of-terrace house?
The asking price is €325,000. This is in line with the market, based on the average asking price of €362,500 in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,924, based on the agent's listed living area of 66 m².
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has 4 rooms in total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 66 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The plot measures 234 m².
What outdoor space comes with this property?
There is a rear garden of 118 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front and side garden. A detached wooden garage provides additional space for parking or storage.
What is the energy label and what insulation is mentioned?
The energy label is C. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. Rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 600 metres away, just around the corner. SPAR is about 800 metres away, and Ekoplaza and Jumbo are within a kilometre. There are 17 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are nearby?
Kindcentrum De Regenboog and Kindcentrum Vredeveldschool are both about 400 metres away, a five-minute walk. Vrije School Assen and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst are also close, at about 465 metres. For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is about 665 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stop Assen, Pelikaanstraat is about 170 metres away, served by line 7. Assen Station is about 300 metres away, with many bus lines including 1, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 24, 50, 51, 83, 84, 109, 310, 380, 409, 410, 422 and 428. The train station itself is about 316 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Assen give an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. One resident mentions feeling safe except near Anne Frank park after 8pm, another notes the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening, and a third finds it quiet with little to do locally. These are municipal-level reviews, not specific to De Dorpen.
