A spacious family home in a quiet corner of Assen
This semi-detached house on De Gaarde sits in a peaceful part of Zwarte Water, with a large garden and plenty of room inside. At €695,000 it was the most expensive home at the time for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price sat well above the local average, partly because the floor area was 69% larger than the typical home here. For context, semi-detached houses in Assen vary widely, but this one is clearly at the top end of the market. This home has not been online since 9 September 2026.
Zwarte Water, a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood
Zwarte Water is a residential area with a mix of housing, mostly single-family homes. Around 60% of the homes are owner-occupied, and the population of about 1,235 includes many families with children. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though there are no resident reviews available to give a personal perspective. It is a calm, green part of Assen, with parks and playgrounds within walking distance. For more on the area, see the Zwarte Water neighbourhood.
Daily life on De Gaarde
Your morning bread run is easy: Poiesz is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, AH XL is a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too, Basisschool de Vuurvogel is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Dr. Nassau College are within a couple of streets. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice and a restaurant within walking distance. For a broader view of the surroundings, check out the municipality of Assen.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Lagro | Ebens makelaars & taxateurs and Brandsma & De Jong.
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About De Gaarde 76, Assen
Was €695,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price was 64% above the neighbourhood average of €424,167, making it the most expensive of the six homes at the time for sale in Zwarte Water. However, the floor area of 205 m² was 69% larger than the local average of 121 m², so the price per square metre was actually in line with the market. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the energy-efficient label A.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label on the scale. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Zwarte Water is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with many single-family homes. About 27% of households have children, and there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. The area has parks and playgrounds, and the crime rate is low with 49 incidents per year for the whole neighbourhood.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Poiesz is 445 metres away, just around the corner. Aldi is 482 metres away, also a short walk. For a larger selection, AH XL is 801 metres away (a ten-minute walk), and Dirk and Jumbo are within 1 km. So daily groceries are very convenient.
How far is the train station?
Assen train station is 3 km away, which is about a 7-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride.
What is the garden like?
The plot is 528 m², which is generous for a semi-detached house. The listing did not specify the garden layout, but the size suggested there was plenty of outdoor space. You would need to view the property to see the exact garden design.
