Westerpark, Assen
NeighbourhoodThis 1963 detached house on Anton van Duinkerkenlaan sits in the Westerpark neighbourhood, a quiet residential area on the western side of Assen. With 166 m² of living space and a 443 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a family. At €495,000, the price is in line with the market for detached houses in Assen.
The neighbourhood Westerpark is a tranquil area with mostly single-family homes (84%) and a high owner-occupancy rate (96%). The population skews older, with nearly half of residents aged 65 or over, and many households without children. It is a low-crime neighbourhood, with just 20 reported incidents. The atmosphere is peaceful and green, with a park just a couple of streets away.
For groceries, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza, Jumbo, Dirk and AH XL are all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are also close: Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen and Kindcentrum Emmaschool are both a five-minute walk away, and the Vincent van Gogh Lyceum is about ten minutes on foot. The municipality Assen offers further amenities, with a restaurant just a couple of streets away and a library a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Boekholt & partners makelaardij Assen and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Anton van Duinkerkenlaan 28, Assen
Data from Westerpark
18 within 5 km
42 within 5 km
About Anton van Duinkerkenlaan 28, Assen
The asking price of €495,000 is in line with the market for detached homes in Assen. The house offers 166 m² of living space on a 443 m² plot, which is generous. The energy label D means heating costs will be moderate. Without specific neighbourhood price data, it is hard to say if it is a bargain, but it appears realistically priced.
Westerpark is a quiet, green neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes and a high percentage of owner-occupied properties. The population is older, with many households without children. It is a safe area with low crime figures. A park is just a couple of streets away, and daily amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 40-minute walk.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen (783 m) and Kindcentrum Emmaschool (851 m). For secondary education, the Vincent van Gogh Lyceum is 889 m away. All are about a ten-minute walk or less.
The energy label is D, which is average for a house of this age (1963). It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as modern homes. Heating costs will be moderate, but you may want to consider improvements over time.
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