A 1925 detached house in Westerpark
Tucked away on Broeklaan 10, this detached house from 1925 sits in Westerpark, a quiet corner of Assen. The asking price is €440,000. For context, [detached houses in Assen]( /koopwoningen/assen/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) currently average around €467,000, so this home sits below that figure.
Inside the home
The agent lists five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is given as 140 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 183 m². Similarly, the plot is 286 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 336 m². The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Westerpark
Westerpark is a small neighbourhood with about 550 residents, and nearly half of them are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living experience an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." For a closer look at what [the Westerpark neighbourhood]( /buurt/westerpark-assen/ ) offers, the data shows a mix of ages and household types.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Poiesz supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other options within a couple of streets. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is just around the corner, and the nearest secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice E.M. Oldenhuis and Alphega Apotheek Karsten are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on Leie and Stadsbroek are a ten-minute walk, with line 8 and lines 20 and 428 respectively. The train station in Assen is about 1.8 km away, and the Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is a bit further.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €390,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €269,000 to €390,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is above the norm at 53 dB, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk and heat stress are low, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Wes 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 Broeklaan 10, Assen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €440,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 140 m², comes to €3,143. The home is a detached house from 1925, located on Broeklaan 10 in the Westerpark neighbourhood of Assen.
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €440,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €390,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The comparison is a fact, not a judgement on whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of the house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 140 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 183 m². The plot is 286 m² per the agent, but the BAG registration says 336 m². The house was built in 1925.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the house itself, only about its energy performance. The house was built in 1925, which is a fact about its age, not a comment on its maintenance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is sand, and the house was built before 1970, in 1925. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 23 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 20 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area, not from measurements at the house itself.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is also expected to be low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is rated as medium. Heat stress is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are both around 1.1 km, and Dirk and AH XL are about 1.3 km. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is about 700 m away, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is about 780 m. For secondary education, Christelijk Scholengemeenschap Vincent van Gogh Lyceum is about 960 m away. There are 42 schools within 5 km, covering primary, secondary, and special education.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Assen, Leie and Assen, Stadsbroek, both about 700 m away. Bus line 8 stops at Leie, and lines 20 and 428 stop at Stadsbroek. The train station in Assen is about 1.8 km away, which is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Assen give an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. Another says there is nothing in the neighbourhood and you have to go to other districts for activities. These reviews cover the whole municipality, not just Westerpark.
