A spacious family home in De Messchen
Tucked away in the quiet De Messchen neighbourhood of Assen, this detached house from 1997 offers plenty of room for a growing family. With a living area of 165 square metres according to the agent, and 190 square metres according to the BAG registration, there is space to spread out. The asking price of €699,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which sits at €505,833. This is also the most expensive of the three homes currently for sale in De Messchen. For a sense of the wider market, you can compare with other [detached houses in Assen]( /koopwoningen/assen/vrijstaande-woningen/).
Inside the home
The house is spread over two floors and has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. There is also an integral garage, so you can park your car under the same roof. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs. The home was built in 1997, so it is a relatively modern construction.
Life in De Messchen
De Messchen is a small neighbourhood with about 820 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents of the wider Marsdijk district give their living environment an average score of 7.73 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I was born and raised in Marsdijk Assen. I have lived in this nice neighbourhood for 14 years... I enjoy living here." Another adds: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine." A third resident describes it as "friendly people but everyone keeps to themselves." The neighbourhood is part of [the De Messchen neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-messchen-assen/), where most homes were built between 1990 and 2010.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are both just around the corner, about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Heksenketel, is a couple of streets away, and there is also a GP practice and a pharmacy nearby. Bus line 1 stops at Assen, Fuutmesschen, just around the corner, and the train station in Assen is about four kilometres away. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is a bit further out, at about five kilometres. All of this is within [the municipality of Assen]( /gemeente/assen/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €534,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 31% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €355,000 to €534,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the area-level indication for pluvial flooding is medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland.
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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 Alkmesschen 39, Assen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €699,000 is 31% above the WOZ value of €534,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €505,833.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. There is also an integral garage. The living area is 165 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 190 square metres. The plot is 540 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1997, so it is a relatively modern construction.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
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 this specific home. The current flood risk is also low, while the pluvial flooding risk is medium.
What are the nearest amenities?
The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are both about 1.2 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Heksenketel, is about 800 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Marsdijk-Wilgenbeemd and the BENU Apotheek Marsdijk are both around 1.1 to 1.2 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 1 stops at Assen, Fuutmesschen, which is about 370 metres away, and also at Assen, Sternmesschen, about 400 metres away. The nearest train station is Assen, at about 4.2 kilometres. This gives you options for both local and regional travel.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Marsdijk district give their living environment an average score of 7.73 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I was born and raised in Marsdijk Assen... I enjoy living here." Another mentions that the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. A third says: "Friendly people but everyone keeps to themselves."
How many homes are currently for sale in De Messchen?
There are currently three homes for sale in De Messchen. The average asking price is €505,833, and the median price is €449,000. This home is the most expensive of the three, with an asking price of €699,000.
