A grand old house in the Oude Molenbuurt
This detached house on the Venestraat sat in the Oude Molenbuurt, a neighbourhood in Assen where the average asking price for the six homes at the time for sale was €299,583. At €495,000, this home's asking price sat 65% above that neighbourhood average, which put it on the high side for the area. The price per square metre, based on the BAG registration, came to €3,486. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,170. If you are looking at the wider market, [detached houses in Assen] give you a sense of what is available across the municipality. This home has not been online since 24 October 2026.
A home with history
The house was built in 1905, so it carries over a century of history. The living area according to the BAG registration is 142 m², on a plot of 316 m².
Life in the Oude Molenbuurt
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A lot has been renovated and it's now an excellent neighbourhood, although there is little police presence so there are dealers regularly, but they don't necessarily cause trouble." Another adds: "There is a lot of greenery in the neighbourhood and the canal is nearby. The city centre is about 100 metres away and there are some shops in the neighbourhood itself." The neighbourhood is home to 1,775 people, and 36% of them are 65 or older. The urbanity level is 1, which means very strongly urban, with an address density of 2,926 per square kilometre. For more on the area, have a look at [the Oude Molenbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH XL supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner. Basisschool De Cirkel is a couple of streets away, and Gomarus College Assen for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk E.M. Oldenhuis is 425 metres away, and Apotheek Themmen pharmacy is 617 metres. For public transport, bus stop Assen, Triade is on your doorstep with line 380, and Assen, Nobellaan is a five-minute walk with lines 7 and 8. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Assen].
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home in the data. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, gives indications at area level rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 26 dB and aircraft noise at 19 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Huis Makelaardij Zuidbroek.
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About Venestraat 87, Assen
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the Oude Molenbuurt?
The asking price of €495,000 was 65% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €299,583. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,170, while this home worked out at €3,486 per square metre based on the BAG registration. The six homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood range from €190,000 to €392,500.
What is the living area of this home?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 142 m², on a plot of 316 m². The price per square metre, based on the BAG registration, was €3,486.
Is there a WOZ value available for this home?
No WOZ value is available for this home in the data. Without it, there was no comparison to make between the asking price and the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, on sandy soil. The home was built before 1970, specifically in 1905. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular property.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The climate risk data shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The AH XL supermarket is 180 metres away, with Dirk at 220 metres. A SPAR is at 581 metres, a Jumbo at 632 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 647 metres. In total there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this home?
Basisschool De Cirkel is 208 metres away, and Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas is at 367 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen is 456 metres away. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is at 505 metres and IKC Maria in Campisschool at 643 metres.
How do I get to the train station from here?
Assen train station is 1,135 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. For buses, the stop Assen, Triade is 115 metres away with line 380, and Assen, Nobellaan is 395 metres away with lines 7 and 8.
What do residents say about the Oude Molenbuurt?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the greenery and the nearby canal, while another notes that there is little police presence and dealers are regularly around, though they do not necessarily cause trouble. A third resident mentions a stabbing in their street a few years ago but says the neighbours are very friendly.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, garage, or insulation. As a result, the layout of the home was not known from the listing. The living area of 142 m² and the plot of 316 m² come from the BAG registration.
