A spacious home in De Esch
This detached house on Burgemeester Gratamastraat 8 sits in De Esch, a neighbourhood in the centre of Assen. Built in 2005, it offers a generous amount of space for a household that values room to spread out. The asking price of €875,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €486,000. For context, detached houses in Assen are listed at an average of €4,605 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area.
The home itself
According to the agent, this detached house has six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 805 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 190 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 207 m²; the plot is 550 m² in both sources. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The home has been listed since 16 October 2026.
Life in De Esch
De Esch is a small neighbourhood with around 675 residents, and it has a quiet, residential feel. 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, etc." The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. For more on the De Esch neighbourhood, you can see what else is nearby.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with SPAR just around the corner and Dirk, Jumbo and AH XL a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Vredeveldschool is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel, and Apotheek Stationsstraat is just around the corner. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Assen, Zuidhaege is just around the corner with lines 7, 8, 20 and 428, and Assen, Port Natalweg is a couple of streets away with many more lines. Assen train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. There are no risk indications available for this address, such as noise, foundation or flooding levels. This means the information is limited, but the home itself is well described by the agent.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Karaktervol Wonen and Karaktervol Wonen. The listing is available through three sources in total.
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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 Burgemeester Gratamastraat 8, Assen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Esch?
The asking price of €875,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €486,000. That is 80% above the neighbourhood average. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,065, while this home is listed at €4,605 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 190 m². The price verdict is precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it reflects the market position rather than an opinion.
What are the key features of this detached house?
According to the agent, this detached house has six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 190 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 207 m². The plot is 550 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2005.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation or to see how the value has developed over the past five years. The listing does not include this information.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
No risk indications are available for this address in the data. This means there is no information on noise levels, foundation risk, or flooding risk for this specific location. Such indications are area-level assessments and would not replace a professional inspection of the property itself. Since the data is absent, it is not possible to comment on these aspects.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, with SPAR just around the corner. Dirk, Jumbo and AH XL are all about a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Vredeveldschool is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel, and Apotheek Stationsstraat is just around the corner. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Zuidhaege, just around the corner, with lines 7, 8, 20 and 428. Another stop, Assen, Port Natalweg, is a couple of streets away and offers lines 1, 7, 8, 22, 84, 109, 310, 409, 410 and 422. Assen train station is about a five-minute walk away, so you have both bus and rail options within easy reach.
What is the neighbourhood of De Esch like?
De Esch is a small neighbourhood with around 675 residents. 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 that there is little to do in the area itself. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does include property details, such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floor area and energy label. However, some information is not stated, such as the WOZ value and any risk indications for the address. These are not part of the listing data provided. As a result, it is not possible to comment on those aspects. The available details are described in the listing.
