A new build at the edge of the woods
This detached house sits on the Houtvester Jansenweg in Gasselte, a village in the municipality of Aa en Hunze. The setting is described by the agent as at the edge of the forest, on a quiet road, sheltered, in a wooded environment and within a recreational park. The asking price of €599,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €367,229. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,359, while this home is listed at €5,120 per square metre. If you are looking at detached houses in Aa en Hunze, this is one of the more expensive options.
The home itself
Built in 2025, this is a brand-new detached family home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 117 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 127 square metres; the plot is 881 square metres in both. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with partial underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump. It is freehold, and the garden surrounds the house. The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively low energy costs.
Life in Verspreide huizen Gasselte
The neighbourhood is small, with around 195 residents and a housing stock of 36 homes, of which 69% are owner-occupied. Residents of the municipality of Aa en Hunze give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood. Clean and well-maintained. All amenities within cycling distance such as shops and schools." Another resident, however, describes safety in Gieten as poor, mentioning antisocial behaviour by young people. A third resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood, fine place to live", and notes good contact with immediate neighbours and a sense of safety through social control. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full. This is the Verspreide huizen Gasselte neighbourhood, a rural area where the average household size is 2.0.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, you can head to Lidl or Jumbo, both a couple of streets away, or Boni, Albert Heijn and Aldi a bit further out. The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Dobbe, a ten-minute walk away, with Kindcentrum De Marke and Bonnerschool also within reach. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Mantingh and Service Apotheek Oostermoer are both in Gieten, a couple of streets away. The nearest bus stop is Gasselte, N34, just around the corner, with lines 158, 312 and 400. The nearest train station is Assen, about 13 kilometres away. This is all within the municipality of Aa en Hunze, where the village of Gasselte offers a quiet, rural base.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via NAMACO Aa & Hunze.
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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 Houtvester Jansenweg 2C12, Gasselte
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €599,000 is 63% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €367,229. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,359, while this home is listed at €5,120 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. This is a precomputed comparison, not a judgement on whether the price is justified.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this detached house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 117 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 127 square metres. The plot is 881 square metres. The home is described as fully insulated, with partial underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump. The garden surrounds the house.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also describes the home as fully insulated, with partial underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump. The year of construction is 2025, so the home is new. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property tax purposes. Without a WOZ value, no comparison with the asking price can be made. The listing does not provide this information, so it is not possible to say how the asking price relates to the municipal valuation.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Lidl and Jumbo, both about 2.8 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short drive. Boni, Albert Heijn and Aldi are further out, at around 6 kilometres. The nearest GP practice is Huisartspraktijk Mantingh in Gieten, about 3.2 kilometres away, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Oostermoer, also in Gieten, at a similar distance.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Gasselte, N34, about 880 metres away, with bus lines 158, 312 and 400. There are also stops at Gasselte, Gieterweg 14 and Gieten, Grensweg, both with line 59. The nearest train station is Assen, about 13 kilometres away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Aa en Hunze give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood. Clean and well-maintained. All amenities within cycling distance such as shops and schools." Another resident describes safety in Gieten as poor, mentioning antisocial behaviour. A third resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood, fine place to live", and notes good contact with neighbours. The reviews are mixed.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
In the Verspreide huizen Gasselte neighbourhood, there are currently 24 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €367,229 and a median asking price of €285,000. The average asking price per square metre is €3,359, and the average living area is 111 square metres. In the past period, 22 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €241,702 and an average time on the market of 115 days.
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