A detached house by the water in Assen
This detached house sits on the edge of the Oude Molenbuurt, right by the water and close to the centre of Assen. Built in 1939, it has a classic pre-war character with a modern touch. The asking price of €325,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €265,000. For a sense of what this price buys you in the wider area, have a look at detached houses in Assen.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family, detached home with four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². The plot measures 256 m² according to both sources. There is a rear garden of 136 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The home has HR glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a gas fireplace and gas heaters. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in the Oude Molenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a diverse neighbourhood where it is often very cosy, though there can be hassle at times. Another mentions the many trees that make it cosier, and a small shopping centre a short walk away with a pharmacy, supermarket and other shops. A third resident notes that a lot has been renovated and calls it an excellent neighbourhood, with the city centre about 100 metres away. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this street. The neighbourhood has around 1,800 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Oude Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH XL is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Cirkel is a short walk, and Gomarus College Assen is also close by. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis, is a five-minute walk, and Alphega Apotheek Karsten is a couple of streets further. Bus stop Assen, Triade with line 380 is just around the corner, and Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis is about a ten-minute walk as well. These are the practical details of living in the municipality of Assen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €292,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €188,000 to €292,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including OOSTING MAKELAARS BEILEN.
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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.
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About het Kanaal 167, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €325,000 is 23% above the average asking price in the Oude Molenbuurt, which is €265,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m², comes to €4,333. This is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,106 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family, detached home with four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². The plot measures 256 m². There is a rear garden of 136 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €292,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 55%, from €188,000 in 2020 to €292,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 28 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The AH XL is 118 metres away, Dirk is 156 metres, and a SPAR is 500 metres from the home. Basisschool De Cirkel is 154 metres away, and Gomarus College Assen is 258 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas and Dr. Nassau College locatie Quintus Assen.
What is the Oude Molenbuurt like to live in?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the many trees and a small shopping centre nearby, while another notes that a lot has been renovated. A third resident describes it as diverse and often cosy, though there can be hassle at times. These reviews reflect the district, not just this street.
How is the home heated and insulated?
The agent states that the home has HR glazing and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a gas fireplace and gas heaters. The energy label is C. This means the home has a moderate energy performance, so heating costs will be in line with that label, though the exact costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Assen, Triade is 131 metres away and serves line 380. Stop Assen, Mr G. v Prinstererlaan is 385 metres away with line 83, and stop Assen, Rondeel is 476 metres away with line 7. Assen train station is about 1 kilometre from the home, a ten-minute walk.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1939, before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the property itself. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but does not replace a structural survey.
