A grand home on the water
This end-of-terrace house on Vaart Z.Z. 97 sits right on the water in the heart of Assen, in the Oude Gasfabriek neighbourhood. Built in 1830, it is a stately herenhuis with a rich history, and it is offered for sale at €895,000. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Assen are listed at an average of €622,500 in the neighbourhood.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a half-detached herenhuis with 11 rooms, including 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed at 476 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 742 m². The plot measures 495 m². There is a rear garden of 240 m² facing south, plus a roof terrace. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. It is offered with full ownership.
The Oude Gasfabriek neighbourhood
The Oude Gasfabriek neighbourhood is a small enclave of just 235 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. 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. the atmosphere there is usually grim." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park." A third resident finds it "boring", saying "There's nothing in this neighbourhood." The housing stock here is almost entirely owner-occupied, and all homes were built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen, is just around the corner, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a five-minute walk. For groceries, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away, with Dirk and AH XL just a bit further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis is a couple of streets away, and Alphega Apotheek Karsten is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Assen, De Wijde Blik with line 8 is a five-minute walk, and Assen railway station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil, and the home was built before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium in 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 ERA Makelaardij Het Raadhuis and listings on Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
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About Vaart Z.Z. 97, Assen
What is the asking price for this house?
The asking price is €895,000. According to the neighbourhood housing market data, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in the Oude Gasfabriek neighbourhood is €622,500, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €895,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 476 m², is €1,880.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The agent lists 11 rooms in total, including 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is stated as 476 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 742 m². The plot measures 495 m². There is also a rear garden of 240 m² facing south and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent, which helps with keeping the home warm. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler and a wood stove.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1830. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific property. The risk of flooding is low, both now and in 2050, while the indication for pluvial flooding is medium.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen, is about 273 metres away, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is about 497 metres. For groceries, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are around 800 metres away, with Dirk and AH XL just a bit further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis is about 641 metres away, and Alphega Apotheek Karsten is about 765 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, De Wijde Blik, about 501 metres away, served by line 8. Stop Assen, Nobellaan is about 587 metres away with lines 7 and 8, and Assen, Selma Lagerlöflaan is about 672 metres with lines 83 and 380. The nearest train station is Assen, about 1.5 kilometres away.
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 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 "boring", saying "There's nothing in this neighbourhood."
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No, there is no WOZ value available for this property in the data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not stated here. Without it, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
