A semi-detached home in Westerpark
This semi-detached house on Nicolaas Beetslaan 19 sits in Westerpark, a quiet residential pocket of Assen where the streets are lined with homes from the early seventies. The asking price is €435,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Assen are the property type on offer here, and the local market is thin, with just one home currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
The house itself
Built in 1971, this home spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 135 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot measures 303 m². Outside, there is a rear garden of 96 m² facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage. A balcony is present. The property is freehold, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing and wall insulation, with a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in Westerpark
Westerpark is a small neighbourhood, home to about 550 people, and it has a distinctly settled feel, with nearly half of residents aged 65 or over. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very cosy neighbourhood, I definitely recommend people to live here." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine." A third is more muted: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not Westerpark specifically. For a closer look at the Westerpark neighbourhood, the local housing stock is almost entirely owner-occupied, and all homes here date from between 1970 and 1990.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Ekoplaza a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the Christelijk Scholengemeenschap Vincent van Gogh Lyceum is a couple of streets away, as is primary school Kindcentrum Het Octaaf. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Kloosterveen, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Themmen pharmacy is nearby. Bus stops on Witterstraat and Stadsbroek are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 8, 20, 84, 109, 409, 410 and 428. Assen railway station is about 2.5 km away, within the municipality of Assen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €371,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €260,000 to €371,000. As for the area, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail 20 dB Lden and from air traffic 20 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Lamberink and Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs on Funda.
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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 Nicolaas Beetslaan 19, Assen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €435,000. The home is a semi-detached house with a living area of 135 m², which works out at €3,222 per square metre based on the agent's listing. There is currently just one home for sale in Westerpark, and this is it.
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €371,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 43%, from €260,000 to €371,000.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The house has three floors and contains five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 135 m², and the plot measures 303 m². There is a rear garden of 96 m² facing northwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage. A balcony is also present.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and energy prices. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which may help with keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, at the level of the surrounding area, foundation issues are not flagged as a particular concern.
What are the nearest amenities and transport links?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 600 metres away, with Jumbo and Ekoplaza within 1.5 km. Primary school Kindcentrum Het Octaaf and secondary school Vincent van Gogh Lyceum are both around 600 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Kloosterveen at 1.4 km, and the pharmacy Apotheek Themmen is at 1.5 km. Bus stops on Witterstraat and Stadsbroek are within 500 metres, served by lines 8, 20, 84, 109, 409, 410 and 428. Assen railway station is 2.2 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Westerpark like?
Westerpark is a small neighbourhood with about 550 residents, and nearly half are aged 65 or over. The housing stock is almost entirely owner-occupied, and all homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, with comments ranging from 'very cosy' to 'nothing in this neighbourhood'.
Is there a garden and parking?
Yes, the property has a rear garden of 96 m² facing northwest, which is accessible via the back alley, as well as a front garden. There is also a detached brick garage, which provides parking or storage space. The home is freehold, so you own the land and the building outright.
How many homes are currently for sale in Westerpark?
At the moment, there is just one home for sale in Westerpark, which is this property. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €435,000, and the average price per square metre is €3,222. Recently, seven homes were sold in the area, with an average sale price of €511,929.
