Homes for sale in De Dreven, Assen

House prices and market figures De Dreven, Assen

The owner-occupied market in De Dreven is strong. Of the 467 homes in the neighbourhood, 73% are owner-occupied, giving the area a distinct ownership character. The average WOZ value is €278,000, equal to the municipal average of Assen, but slightly lower than the district average of Marsdijk (€310,000). This difference indicates that you can enter the market relatively affordably in De Dreven compared to the rest of the district.

Looking at actual transactions over the past year, the picture is higher. Five homes were sold with an average purchase price of €445,000 and a range of €275,000 to €520,000. With an average living area of 134 m², this works out to approximately €3,320 per m². These are mainly larger single-family homes and detached houses, which set the tone in this neighbourhood. Apartments are hardly present in the supply. For current asking prices and available supply today, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in De Dreven, Assen

De Dreven is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the south side of Assen, part of the Marsdijk district. The name says it all: the neighbourhood is laid out with wide avenues and plenty of greenery between the homes. The buildings largely date from the 1970s and 1980s, with terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached homes on spacious plots. Here you don't live in a compact urban neighbourhood, but in an environment where the car is on the driveway and the back garden is big enough for a trampoline.

The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, which partly determines the atmosphere of the neighbourhood. It is quiet during the day, the streets are clear and there is little nuisance. Families with children form the largest household group, and you notice that: there is cycling, there are playgrounds and the neighbourhood feels safe for children playing outside.

For daily shopping, you rely on the nearby shopping centre of Marsdijk, within walking distance of most homes in De Dreven. For a larger selection, you drive to the city centre of Assen in a few minutes, where the train station is also located. Assen has direct train connections to Groningen (approximately 20 minutes) and Zwolle. By car, you quickly connect via the N371 and A28 to the motorways towards Groningen and the south. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by bike from the centre, although it is not a distance you cover on foot daily.

Schools are present in the immediate vicinity: primary schools in Marsdijk also serve children from De Dreven. For secondary education, there are several schools in Assen itself, within cycling distance. Sports clubs in the district and the nearby Marsdijkplas offer recreational opportunities close to home.

Residents appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood main page of De Dreven you will find all reviews and scores per category. One resident writes: "It's wonderfully quiet here, green streets and yet everything nearby. Exactly what we were looking for after years in a busier district." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited shopping facilities in the neighbourhood itself and the dependence on the car for larger groceries.

Compared to sister neighbourhood De Hamels, De Dreven is somewhat more spacious in layout. De Kleuven and De Hoven are in the same district and have a similar character, but sometimes with slightly different housing types and price ranges. Those who want to compare more broadly within Marsdijk can also look at owner-occupied homes in Marsdijk as a whole.

Who is a home in De Dreven interesting for?

The neighbourhood best suits families and movers who are looking for space and consciously choose a quiet, green environment. The average purchase price of €445,000 makes De Dreven less accessible for first-time buyers without their own capital or equity. Those who still want to enter should watch the lower end of the market: homes were sold from €275,000. Keep in mind that supply is limited; only a handful of homes change hands per year, meaning you have to act quickly when something becomes available. Overbidding occurs. If buying is not feasible now, check the rental homes in De Dreven as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about De Dreven

Residents of De Dreven generally give the neighbourhood positive ratings. High scores are awarded for greenery, peace and safety. Residents are less enthusiastic about the local shopping facilities and accessibility without a car. One resident describes it as: "Ideal neighbourhood if you have children. Quiet, safe, lots of green. But without a car you are somewhat limited." View all reviews and sub-scores on the overview page of De Dreven.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around De Dreven

Buurtje.nl bundles current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources and combines that with resident reviews and district data that you won't find together in one overview anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Besides De Dreven, Messchenveld and De Messchen are interesting alternatives in the same district. Those who want a broader search area will find more supply at owner-occupied homes in Assen or compare with districts such as Lariks and Noorderpark. For general information about living and life in the city, also see the website of the municipality of Assen.