A quiet spot by the water
This detached house sits on a quiet road along the water in the Cultureelkwartier, right in the centre of Assen. It is a 1935 build with an energy label F, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price of €475,000 is in line with the market, according to the neighbourhood average. For context, [detached houses in Assen]( /koopwoningen/assen/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) are the only homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €495,000.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family, detached home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 136 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 182 m². The plot is 286 m². There is a rear garden of 75 m² facing east, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a balcony. The home has roof insulation, partial double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in the Cultureelkwartier
This is a small neighbourhood with around 390 residents, many of them older, and a high share of single-person households. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "I generally feel quite safe, except when you go to the Anne Frank park after 8pm." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park." A third resident finds it quiet: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific street. [The Cultureelkwartier neighbourhood]( /buurt/cultureelkwartier-assen/ ) itself has a small housing stock, with all homes built before 1945.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with Ekoplaza, Dirk and AH XL all just around the corner, and a SPAR a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is on your doorstep, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis, a five-minute walk, and Alphega Apotheek Karsten is just around the corner. Bus stops at Weiersstraat and Nobellaan, served by lines 7 and 8, are a couple of streets away, and Assen station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Assen]( /gemeente/assen/ ) covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil, and the home was built before 1970. Climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress projected for 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 Steenhuis Makelaars Assen and Funda. The listing has been active since 16 June 2026.
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About het Kanaal 8, Assen
What is the asking price for this detached house in Assen?
The asking price is €475,000. This is in line with the market, based on the neighbourhood average asking price of €495,000 for the one home currently for sale in the Cultureelkwartier. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 136 m², is €3,493.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 136 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 182 m². The plot measures 286 m².
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1935, before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
Several supermarkets are within easy reach. Ekoplaza, Dirk and AH XL are all around 500 metres away, just around the corner. A SPAR is about 690 metres away, and a Jumbo is roughly 758 metres away. All are within a short walk or cycle.
What is the neighbourhood like in the Cultureelkwartier?
The Cultureelkwartier is a small neighbourhood with about 390 residents, many of them aged 65 or older, and a high share of single-person households. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67. One resident mentions feeling safe, while another notes the adjacent park can be noisy in the evening.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops at Weiersstraat and Nobellaan, served by lines 7 and 8, are about 366 and 476 metres away. The Kerkplein stop, with lines 7, 8, 20 and 428, is around 504 metres away. Assen train station is approximately 1.2 kilometres from the home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent states the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, the home has a rear garden of 75 m² facing east, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. There is also a balcony. The plot measures 286 m² in total.
Which schools are close to this home?
Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is about 225 metres away, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is roughly 347 metres away. Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is around 481 metres away. For secondary education, the Vincent van Gogh school is about 781 metres away.
