Houtlaan, Assen
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Houtlaan sits in a leafy part of Assen-Oost, where the streets are calm and the pace of life is relaxed. With 145 m² of living space and a generous 684 m² plot, there is plenty of room both inside and out. The house was built in 2001 and has an A energy label, so it is efficient to run. At €1,000,000, the price is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Assen, but the size and location help explain it.
The neighbourhood Houtlaan is a small, residential area with about 345 residents. Most households are couples without children or families, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The neighbourhood is not very urban, the address density is low, so you get a sense of space. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the low crime figures (just one reported incident) suggest it is a peaceful place to live.
For your morning bread run, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away. Aldi is similarly close, and Jumbo is just a couple of streets further. Families with children have several primary schools within walking distance, such as Vrije School Assen and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst, both around a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is also nearby, with Drenthe College Terra just over a kilometre away. The municipality Assen offers further amenities, including a train station about two kilometres from the house.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Houtlaan 197, Assen
Data from Houtlaan
17 within 5 km
38 within 5 km
About Houtlaan 197, Assen
The asking price of €1,000,000 is on the high side compared to other detached homes in Assen. However, the house is spacious (145 m²) with a large plot (684 m²), a modern build year (2001), and an A energy label. The neighbourhood is quiet and safe, which adds to the value. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. You will not need to worry about high heating bills or major upgrades to improve efficiency.
The nearest train station is 2.0 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes commuting by train feasible, though you would need to plan your journey.
Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Vrije School Assen (1.0 km) and Kindcentrum Valkenhorst (1.1 km). For secondary education, Drenthe College Terra is about 1.0 km away. All are within a ten- to fifteen-minute walk.
Yes, the Houtlaan area is very safe. In the most recent data, only one crime was reported in the entire neighbourhood. Residents describe it as a quiet, residential area with a low crime rate.
The plot size is 684 m², which is generous for a detached house. While the listing does not specify how much of that is garden, the size suggests plenty of outdoor space for gardening, play, or relaxation.
6 homes in the district Assen-Oost
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