De Messchen, Assen
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Alkmesschen 5 sits in the leafy De Messchen neighbourhood, a peaceful residential area on the northern edge of Assen. With 156 m² of living space on a 540 m² plot, the home offers generous room for a family. Built in 1996 and with energy label B, it is both solidly constructed and efficient. At €625,000, the asking price is in line with the market for detached houses in Assen.
De Messchen is a calm, green neighbourhood with mostly detached and semi-detached homes. Around 820 people live here, many in households with children. The area has a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it feels spacious and uncrowded. One resident describes it as "a quiet and safe area, ideal for children." Another notes: "The neighbours are friendly and the streets are well maintained." The neighbourhood De Messchen is known for its large gardens and proximity to parks.
For daily groceries, you can walk to Jumbo or Lidl in about 15 minutes. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Heksenketel, is a ten-minute walk away, and Kindcentrum De Marskramer is just a bit further. For secondary education, you would need to travel about 3.6 km. The municipality Assen offers good amenities, including a park just 600 metres away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Groenhout Makelaars Assen.
Details of this home
Alkmesschen 5, Assen
Data from De Messchen
14 within 5 km
30 within 5 km
About Alkmesschen 5, Assen
The asking price of €625,000 is in line with the market for detached homes in Assen. The house offers 156 m² of living space on a 540 m² plot, built in 1996 with energy label B. Comparable properties in the area tend to sell for similar amounts, so it is a realistic asking price.
De Messchen is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood on the northern edge of Assen. It has a low urbanity score, meaning it is not densely built up. Most homes are detached or semi-detached, and the streets are safe and well maintained. Residents appreciate the green surroundings and the friendly community.
The nearest train station is 5.6 km away, which is about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute cycle. There are no direct bus connections mentioned in the listing, so a car or bicycle is the most practical option for train travel.
The closest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Heksenketel, about 750 metres away (a 10-minute walk). Kindcentrum De Marskramer is 990 metres away, and Kindcentrum de Borg is 1.3 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.6 km away, so a bike or car is needed.
Yes, both Jumbo and Lidl are about 1.2 km away, which is a 15-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 2.5 km away, a bit further. For daily shopping, the Jumbo or Lidl are the most convenient options.
The home has energy label B, which means it is quite energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. The exact consumption depends on usage, but label B is a good score.
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