A spacious detached home in Zwarte Water
This detached house on Groningerstraat 199 sits in Zwarte Water, a neighbourhood in Assen with a friendly, village-like feel. The last known asking price of €600,000 was 41% above the average asking price of €424,167 for homes in the neighbourhood, which put it on the high side. For context, detached houses in Assen were a varied group, and this home's price reflected its size and character. This home has not been online since 11 August 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1925, this detached house offers 7 rooms and 5 bedrooms, making it a generous family home. The living area was listed as 133 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 128 m². The plot measures 812 m². The energy label was A++, an efficient label, which was notable since only 14% of the homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood had label A+ or better.
Zwarte Water: a mixed but cosy neighbourhood
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where many diverse people live, often it's very cosy but there can also be a lot of hassle among each other at certain times." Another adds: "There are many trees in the neighbourhood, which makes everything a bit cosier and is also more pleasant for the eye." The neighbourhood has about 1,235 inhabitants, and a mix of housing, with 41% owner-occupied homes. The Zwarte Water neighbourhood is close to the canal and has a small shopping centre within a short walk.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: Aldi is on your doorstep, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Dr Nassau College locatie Penta is just around the corner, and Basisschool de Vuurvogel is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Noorderpark is a couple of streets away, and BENU Apotheek Noorderpark is nearby. Bus stop Assen, A.H.G. Fokkerstraat is on your doorstep with lines 50, 409, and 410, and Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers further amenities within easy reach. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including ERA Makelaardij Het Raadhuis and ERA Makelaardij Het Raadhuis.
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About Groningerstraat 199, Assen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Zwarte Water?
The asking price of €600,000 was 41% above the average asking price of €424,167 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price was €395,000, and prices range from €225,000 to €695,000. This home is at the higher end of that range, reflecting its size and energy label.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this detached house had 7 rooms and 5 bedrooms. The living area was listed as 133 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 128 m². The plot measures 812 m². The home was built in 1925 and has an energy label of A++.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually and is used for tax purposes. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications and not a measurement at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Aldi is about 420 metres away, Poiesz is 552 metres, and Jumbo is 758 metres. For schools, Dr Nassau College locatie Penta (secondary) is 201 metres, and Basisschool de Vuurvogel (primary) is 572 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Noorderpark at 537 metres, and the pharmacy BENU Apotheek Noorderpark is 599 metres away.
What is the public transport situation?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, A.H.G. Fokkerstraat, about 105 metres away, served by lines 50, 409, and 410. Assen train station is approximately 1.4 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This provides options for both local and regional travel.
How do residents rate the Zwarte Water district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the diversity and cosiness, while another notes the greenery and the nearby canal. Some mention occasional hassle, but overall the reviews are positive.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public data and is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1925, but no specific foundation issues are stated.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. However, the label does not provide details on specific insulation measures or installations.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress?
Area-level data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, and current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications and not specific to this property.
