Zwarte Water, Assen
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on De Gaarde sits in a leafy part of Zwarte Water, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a city suburb. With 148 m² of living space and a 221 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The price of €570,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €424,167, but it reflects the size and the energy-efficient A label. For context, semi-detached houses in Assen vary widely in price.
Zwarte Water is a residential area with a mix of housing, mostly single-family homes. The neighbourhood has around 1,235 residents, with a fair number of families and older households. It's a quiet spot, with a park just a ten-minute walk away. There are no resident reviews available, but the low crime figures (49 incidents in total) suggest a safe environment. The Zwarte Water neighbourhood is well-established, with most homes built between 1945 and 1990.
For your morning bread, Aldi and Poiesz are both just around the corner, and AH XL is a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: primary school De Vuurvogel is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Dr. Nassau College are within a couple of streets away. The GP is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Assen provides good local amenities.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including HuitingSchoon and HuitingSchoon Makelaars.
Details of this home
De Gaarde 41, Assen
Data from Zwarte Water
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About De Gaarde 41, Assen
The asking price of €570,000 is about 34% above the average asking price in Zwarte Water, which is €424,167. However, this home is larger than average (148 m² vs 121 m²) and has an energy label A, which is more efficient than most homes in the neighbourhood. The price is on the high side, but it reflects the size and efficiency.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In Zwarte Water, about 43% of homes have label A or better, so this home is above average in energy performance.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk. There are no bus lines specified in the listing, but the station is reachable by car or bicycle.
Primary school De Vuurvogel is 486 m away, about a five-minute walk. Several secondary schools are within walking distance: Dr. Nassau College locatie Quintus Assen (300 m), Dr Nassau College locatie Penta (323 m), and Gomarus College Assen (371 m). There is also a school for special secondary education at 136 m.
Aldi and Poiesz are both about 500 m away, just around the corner. AH XL is 730 m (a five-minute walk), and Dirk and Jumbo are within 800 m. You have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 49 total crimes, which is low for an area of this size. The quiet, residential character and the presence of families contribute to a safe feel. No specific resident reviews are available, but the crime figures are reassuring.
The plot is 221 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden. The home is a semi-detached house, so some private outdoor area is likely.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zwarte Water