A leafy spot in Westerpark
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Assen, this detached house from 1925 sits in the Westerpark neighbourhood. The setting is calm and green, with the bustle of the town never far away. The asking price is €499,000. For context, detached houses in Assen currently average around €467,000.
The house itself
Inside, the home offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 183 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 132 m². The plot measures 336 m². There is a garden at the front, side and rear, plus an attached brick garage. The house is fully owned, has roof and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate.
Life in Westerpark
Westerpark is a small neighbourhood with around 550 residents, many of them aged 65 or over. It is a quiet, established area, and the homes here are mostly owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment 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." These views reflect the wider municipality rather than Westerpark specifically. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Westerpark neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is a ten-minute walk away, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo just a bit further. For primary education, Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice E.M. Oldenhuis and Alphega Apotheek Karsten are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Leie and Stadsbroek are just around the corner, served by lines 8, 20 and 428. Assen train station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area, including the municipality of Assen, offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €390,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €269,000 to €390,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. The area-level indication for pluvial flooding 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.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wes Makelaars and Funda.
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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
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €499,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €390,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself.
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. The living area is stated as 183 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 132 m². The plot measures 336 m². There is a garden at the front, side and rear, plus an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The house has roof and floor insulation and is heated by a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
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. This is based on the sandy soil and the fact that the house was built before 1970, in 1925. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about a ten-minute walk away. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are also within a ten-minute walk, and Dirk and AH XL are a bit further. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this property?
For primary education, Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is about a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Vincent van Gogh Lyceum is also within a ten-minute walk. There are 42 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stops are just around the corner: Assen, Leie and Assen, Stadsbroek are both within a short walk, served by lines 8, 20 and 428. Assen train station is about a ten-minute walk away, so you have both bus and train options nearby.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Westerpark has around 550 residents, with a large share aged 65 or over (49%). Most households are couples without children (57%), and 23% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.1. It is a quiet, established neighbourhood with mostly owner-occupied homes.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 45%, from €269,000 to €390,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2023 and 2024. This gives an idea of how the municipal valuation has moved, though it does not predict future market prices.
