Homes for sale in Assendorp, Zwolle
View the current supply of homes for sale in Assendorp, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that suits you.
What does a home in Assendorp cost?
The sales market in Assendorp is lively and accessible for various budgets. The average purchase price over the past year was €425,927, with a range from €199,000 to €985,000. This makes the neighbourhood slightly more affordable than the average in Zwolle, where the average WOZ value is €344,000 compared to €322,000 in Assendorp. Of the 6,540 homes in the neighbourhood, 48% are owner-occupied and 52% are rental properties. The supply mainly consists of apartments and terraced houses, often from the early twentieth century, with an average living area of 100 m². Those looking for homes for sale in Assendorp will always find the current listings with asking prices and selling times at the top of this page.
Living in Assendorp: a characterful neighbourhood with urban buzz
Assendorp is one of the oldest residential neighbourhoods in Zwolle, directly south of the city centre. You can tell by the atmosphere: narrow streets with pre-war homes, small shops along the Assendorperstraat, and a mix of residents you rarely find in other neighbourhoods. With 13,090 inhabitants and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (4,345 people), it is a neighbourhood where young professionals and first-time buyers set the tone. Nearly half of households are single-person, and 47% of residents are highly educated. This translates into a lively area with many small eateries, a strong club life, and an active neighbourhood community.
Residents of Assendorp rate their neighbourhood a 7.4 on Buurtje.nl. Notably high scores are for sense of community (8.2), safety (8.0), and amenities (8.0). Accessibility scores 7.8, and that fits: Zwolle station is a ten-minute bike ride away via Hanzeland, and bus lines towards the centre and outer neighbourhoods stop along the Assendorperdijk. The A28 is reachable within five minutes via the Ceintuurbaan. Residents are less enthusiastic about green spaces (6.3) and the neighbourhood's attractiveness (6.5). Resident Roos writes: "Nice area, feels safe to some extent. Only many of the houses are old and have their issues." That is recognisable, as many buildings date from the 1920s and 1930s and require maintenance or sustainability improvements.
In terms of amenities, you are well-served in Assendorp. Along the Assendorperstraat you will find a Jumbo and various specialist shops. Primary school De Werkschuit and primary school Het Mozaïek are located in the neighbourhood, and for secondary education, Gymnasium Celeanum and Greijdanus College are nearby. Potgieterpark and Tuin 't Assendorp offer some greenery, though it is limited compared to neighbourhoods like Wipstrik. Sports club ZAC (football) and tennis club De Pelikaan are established fixtures. To be honest: resident Ger mentions nuisance from homeless people and MBO students as a point of attention. This mainly occurs around Stationsbuurt and Deltion College. In Oud-Assendorp and Nieuw-Assendorp, this is noticeably less. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city centre but still live in an urban setting, Assendorp offers a good balance.
Does Assendorp suit you as a buyer?
Assendorp is especially interesting for first-time buyers and young professionals considering buying an apartment in Assendorp, with entry prices around €200,000. Movers-up will find terraced houses and corner houses in the segment up to €500,000. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary fees, and a structural survey, because with older homes, hidden defects are not uncommon. Families with young children have enough schools here, but limited green spaces. Seniors should look more at ground-floor options in Kamperpoort-Veerallee. Is buying in Assendorp too expensive now? Then also check the rental properties in Assendorp as an alternative. Also compare the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Diezerpoort or the Binnenstad.
Searching for a home in Assendorp using neighbourhood data and reviews
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with resident reviews and scores on safety, amenities, and accessibility. This way, you not only discover what a house costs, but also what it is really like to live there. Also check homes for sale elsewhere in Zwolle or compare Assendorp with nearby neighbourhoods such as Poort van Zwolle. More background on the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Zwolle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Assendorp?
The average purchase price in Assendorp over the past year was €425,927. Prices range from around €199,000 for a smaller apartment to €985,000 for the more expensive homes. The average living area is 100 m².
What type of homes can I buy in Assendorp, Zwolle?
The supply in Assendorp mainly consists of pre-war terraced houses and apartments. Many properties date from the 1920s and 1930s. Detached houses are scarce. A structural survey is recommended due to the age of many homes.
What is the WOZ value of a home in Assendorp compared to Zwolle?
The average WOZ value in Assendorp is €322,000, slightly lower than the Zwolle average of €344,000. Keep in mind that actual selling prices are often higher than the WOZ value, especially on popular streets.
How is the accessibility if I consider buying a home in Assendorp?
Assendorp is located directly south of Zwolle city centre. Zwolle station can be reached within ten minutes by bike. The A28 motorway is accessible via the Ceintuurbaan in about five minutes. Several bus routes run through the neighbourhood towards the centre and outlying districts.
What additional costs do I have when buying an apartment in Assendorp?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (or 0% if you are under 35 and the home is below the threshold), notary costs, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. For older homes in Assendorp, a structural survey is strongly recommended; budget €300 to €500.
Bad neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, feels safe to an extent. Only many of the houses are old and have their problems. What could be improved in housing is that landlords take complaints seriously and actually come to help.
Auto-translated to English by AITotally gangster
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of nuisance from addicts and homeless people, nuisance from MBO students
Auto-translated to English by AI+ Good accessibility, parking at my house, plenty of space to sit outside, lots of shops. - Not much forest in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood, many amenities nearby, friendly residents, centrally located, no play area for young adults (e.g. ping-pong table), little walking space due to bicycles on the pavement
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a cosy neighbourhood where you easily feel at home. There are many good amenities nearby and everything in the city is easily accessible. Unfortunately, a lot of waste is dumped on the street, which means it's not always clean.
Auto-translated to English by AIAssendorp is quite unique, the name of the neighbourhood says it all. It's a kind of village just outside the ring road and thus within walking distance of the centre where the city walls used to stand. It was originally built for many residents who worked at the railway, with social housing. The houses are generally small workers' cottages with authentic details and over 100 years old. Everything is geared to 100 years ago, but the social cohesion is strong and it's a cosy neighbourhood. The streets are narrow, which unfortunately means they are often clogged with modern cars (which are often bigger than years ago and there are many more residents with a car than when it was built). Residents are diverse, but the neighbourhood is very popular and no longer poor. If you want to get a house in Assendorp now, you have to be quick and bring a hefty sum of money. Residents are increasingly into greenery and one front garden after another is springing up. The sense of togetherness is strong and neighbourhood initiatives like car sharing and neighbourhood BBQs are very common. What is also unfortunately common is the sound of DIY from residents who want to expand their small house as much as possible with an extension or loft conversion. Running through the neighbourhood is the Assendorperstraat as a shopping street and traffic artery. Multifunctional centre de Enk organises many activities and the Azaleapark has recently been expanded. As a resident, I have lived in 4 other cities and also in another neighbourhood in Zwolle, but in none of those neighbourhoods do I feel as at home as in Assendorp!
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