Homes for sale in Marsdijk, Assen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Marsdijk, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that suits you.
What does a home in Marsdijk cost?
Marsdijk is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: as many as 81% of the approximately 4,990 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €310,000, which is about €32,000 higher than the municipal average of €278,000 in Assen. In the past twelve months, 47 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €434,043. The range is wide: from €265,000 for a compact terraced house to €1,395,000 for a spacious detached house. The average living area of 142 m² indicates that single-family homes dominate here, although you can also find apartments in parts such as De Hoven and De Beemden. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times of owner-occupied homes in Marsdijk.
Living in Marsdijk: green, well-connected and private
Marsdijk is located on the southwest side of Assen and was built from the 1980s onwards, with expansions into the 1990s and 2000s. You can tell from the layout: wide avenues, plenty of greenery and spacious plots. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood a 7.7 out of 10. Facilities (9.2) and accessibility (8.8) score notably high. Resident Elly aptly describes it as "my green neighbourhood" with "friendly people, but everyone keeps to themselves". That characterises Marsdijk well: it's not a neighbourhood where you spontaneously drop in on neighbours, but the interaction is pleasant and respectful. Vincent simply calls it "a nice neighbourhood".
In terms of facilities, you're well catered for. Marsdijk Shopping Centre on Overcingellaan has an Albert Heijn, a Kruidvat and various specialist shops for daily groceries. Residents score schools an 8.8: primary schools such as De Springplank and Het Kompas are within walking or cycling distance, and the Nassaucollege secondary school is nearby. There are several playgrounds spread across neighbourhoods like De Kleuven and De Dreven, although Sophie notes that "it can be noisy in the adjacent park in the evening". The Asserbos forest and Baggelhuizerplas lake are a few minutes' cycle away, contributing to the high green score of 8.5. The beauty score (6.0) is the lowest rating. One resident remarks that residents "should do more with their gardens" and that more green maintenance would be welcome.
Accessibility is a strong point. Via the A28, you can reach the motorway towards Zwolle or Groningen in twenty minutes. Assen station is less than ten minutes away by bike and offers direct trains to Groningen (20 min) and Zwolle (50 min). Bus routes stop at several points in the neighbourhood. Within Marsdijk, the neighbourhoods vary considerably: the quiet Messchenveld with newer homes differs from the older parts around De Hamels. Read more about the neighbourhood character and all resident reviews on the Marsdijk neighbourhood page.
Is Marsdijk right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price above €430,000, Marsdijk is mainly interesting for home-movers and dual-income couples. Families with children form the largest group of households (1,970), and that's no coincidence: the combination of space, schools and greenery attracts that target group. First-time buyers with a smaller budget can look at apartments in the lower price range around €265,000, or consider looking for a rental home in Marsdijk as an intermediate step. Seniors also find their place here, with 2,210 residents over 65. When buying, keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs quickly add up to €10,000 to €15,000 on top of the purchase price. Supply in Marsdijk is limited, so be quick when something comes on the market.
Searching for an owner-occupied home in Marsdijk and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you not only buy a house but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. Want to compare? Then also check the supply in neighbourhoods such as Pittelo, Lariks or Assen-Oost. Or view all owner-occupied homes in Assen. More information about living in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Assen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Marsdijk?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Marsdijk was €434,043. Prices range from €265,000 to €1,395,000, depending on the type of property and its location within the neighbourhood. The average WOZ value is €310,000, which is higher than the Assen average of €278,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Marsdijk?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory fees. Expect around €10,000 to €15,000 in buyer's costs for an average home in Marsdijk.
Is buying a home in Marsdijk suitable for families?
Yes, Marsdijk is pre-eminently a family neighbourhood. Households with children form the largest group (1,970). There are several primary schools nearby, plenty of play areas, and the average living space of 142 m² offers room. Residents rate education and amenities 8.8 and 9.2 out of 10.
Can I also buy an apartment in Marsdijk?
Although single-family homes dominate, there are also apartments available in certain parts of Marsdijk. Entry-level prices start around €265,000. Check the current listings at the top of the page and filter by property type to see what is available.
How accessible is Marsdijk, Assen?
Marsdijk scores an 8.8 for accessibility. Assen station is about a ten-minute bike ride away, with direct trains to Groningen and Zwolle. The A28 is reachable within a few minutes. Several bus routes stop in the neighbourhood, making living in Marsdijk quite feasible even without a car.
I was born and raised in marsdijk assen. I have lived in this nice neighbourhood for 14 years, which is also because I am 14 years old. I enjoy living here. I generally feel quite safe, except when you go to the anne frank park after 8pm. the atmosphere there is usually grim. it is a very cosy neighbourhood, I definitely recommend people to live here. especially if they have a pretty daughter my age.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly people but everyone keeps to themselves
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonably neat, but more green maintenance by residents themselves, more control over housing construction. Shops, schools, playgrounds sufficient.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant neighbourhood
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