A quiet spot in Parc Sandur
This semi-detached house on Amethistdreef 38 sits in Parc Sandur, a residential area in Emmen where the streets are calm and the setting is sheltered. Built in 2002, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €440,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Emmen is €334,886, so this home sits well above that figure.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 154 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 125 m². The plot measures 387 m². Outside, there is a back garden of 220 m² facing southwest, a front garden and a sun terrace, plus an attached brick garage. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so you own the property outright.
Life in Parc Sandur
Parc Sandur is a neighbourhood with about 2,115 residents, and most homes here were built between 1990 and 2010. Residents across the municipality of Emmen give their living environment an average score of 7.99, based on 36 reviews. One resident says: "Het is hier heerlijk wonen lekker rustig en dicht bij de winkels en er is ook een bus halte vlakbij." Another resident notes: "There's nothing to do. Everything is super expensive in the shops. There's a doctor, pharmacy and bakery. But there's nothing for teenagers to do." The reviews reflect a mix of opinions, so it is worth reading them for yourself. For more on the area, see the municipality of Emmen.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a short drive. Kindcentrum de Diedeldoorn is a couple of streets away, and there are more primary schools within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Quattro, Praktijk Hakman en Hogervorst, and the BENU Apotheek de Rietlanden is nearby. Bus line 44 stops at Zuidbarge, Ericasestr. 15, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Emmen Zuid, about a ten-minute walk away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €360,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €246,000 to €360,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and from rail traffic it is 15 dB Lden, also not above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Huis Expert Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Amethistdreef 38, Emmen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €440,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €360,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €334,886.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 154 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 125 m². The plot measures 387 m². There is a back garden of 220 m² facing southwest, a front garden and a sun terrace, plus an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the label. No further details on the insulation are given in the listing.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not a prediction for this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 445 metres away, which is just around the corner. Other options include Jumbo and Lidl, both about 2.1 km away, and a PLUS at 3 km. There are 15 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Kindcentrum de Diedeldoorn, about 1.7 km away. Other nearby schools include Het Anker Protestantse Christelijke Jenaplanschool and Openbare Basisschool De Vlonder, both within about 2 km. There are 23 schools within 5 km, including secondary schools.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 44 stops at Zuidbarge, Ericasestr. 15, about 551 metres away, and at Zuidbarge, Rhodonietdreef, about 588 metres away. The nearest train station is Emmen Zuid, about 2.8 km away. These stops connect you to the wider area, though specific destinations are not listed.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Emmen give their living environment an average score of 7.99, based on 36 reviews. One resident says it is wonderfully quiet and close to shops and a bus stop. Another mentions there is little to do for teenagers and notes some noise from neighbours. The reviews reflect a range of experiences.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 46% between 2020 and 2025, from €246,000 to €360,000. This increase is based on municipal valuations, with the most recent value set on 1 January 2025. The asking price is currently 22% above this latest WOZ value.
