A spacious semi-detached home on a leafy street
This 1919 semi-detached house on Boslaan sits in the heart of Emmen-Centrum, a neighbourhood with a mix of old and new. With 200 m² of living space and a 665 m² plot, it is a generous home for its setting. The last known asking price of €575,000 was 36% above the neighbourhood average of €421,700, which reflected the extra space, the floor area was 61% larger than the typical 124 m² in the area. For context, semi-detached houses in Emmen vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 10 July 2026.
Emmen-Centrum: a compact, older neighbourhood
Emmen-Centrum has about 4,660 residents, with a high proportion of people aged 65 and over (2,340) and many one-person households (1,830). The housing stock is mostly apartments (87% are single-family homes), and 42% are owner-occupied. The area has a moderate urban feel (density 1,552 addresses per km²). No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Emmen, which offers a range of services and green spaces.
Daily life on Boslaan
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza, Dirk, Albert Heijn and Coop are all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are also close: Montessorischool Emmen and Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan are both a couple of streets away, while Esdal Vakcollege Emmen serves secondary education. A park or public garden is a five-minute walk, and the train station is 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Woonaccent Makelaars Emmen.
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About Boslaan 8, Emmen
Was €575,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price was 36% above the neighbourhood average of €421,700, but the home was also 61% larger than the typical 124 m² in Emmen-Centrum. The price per m² worked out at about €2,875, which was below the neighbourhood average of €3,569 per m². So while the total price was high, you were getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. This is a middle-of-the-road rating, not as efficient as the newer A or B labels, but better than D or lower. In Emmen-Centrum, about 29% of homes have label A and 14% have label B, so label C is fairly common.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips without needing a car.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Emmen (630 m), Openbare Basisschool 't Eenspan (755 m), and a school with the Bible (766 m). For secondary education, Esdal Vakcollege Emmen is 898 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How many homes like this were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, 35 homes were for sale in Emmen-Centrum, with prices ranging from €215,000 to €1,195,000. The median price was €375,000. This home is at the higher end, but it is also one of the largest in terms of floor area.
What is the neighbourhood like for older residents?
Emmen-Centrum has a large population aged 65 and over (2,340 out of 4,660 residents). Many households are single-person (1,830). The area has a moderate urban density and amenities like a supermarket (300 m), GP (1.3 km), and park (500 m) are all close by, which suits an older demographic.
