A semi-detached home on the Vaart N.Z.
This semi-detached house on the Vaart N.Z. sits in a quiet part of Assen, with a large plot and a classic 1860s feel. The home has 131 m² of living space and an energy label B, so it's reasonably efficient. At €400,000, the asking price was in line with the recent sale prices in the neighbourhood, where two homes sold for an average of €425,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Assen tend to vary widely in price depending on age and condition. This home has not been online since 8 July 2026.
De Lariks Oost
De Lariks Oost is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages: a third of residents are 65 or older, and many live alone. The area feels quiet, but one resident describes it as "boring" and notes that "there's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities, etc." The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (2,537 per km²), typical of a strongly urban setting. For more on the area, see neighbourhood De Lariks Oost.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, you have Ekoplaza, Dirk, and AH XL all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is just around the corner, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a couple of streets away. The train station is about three kilometres away, so you'd likely cycle or drive. The municipality Assen offers a range of amenities, though you may need to head to other districts for more variety.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Huis Makelaardij Drenthe | ASSEN | Alex Huis.
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About Vaart N.Z. 84, Assen
Was €400,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price of €400,000 was close to the average sale price of €425,000 for the two homes sold recently in De Lariks Oost. Given the 131 m² floor area, energy label B, and the large plot of 335 m², the price seemed in line with the market. However, the neighbourhood has limited recent sales, so it's hard to draw firm conclusions.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Lariks Oost is a densely built urban area with a high proportion of single-person households (500 out of 780 households). Many residents are older, with 480 people aged 65 or over. One resident describes it as "boring" and says you need to go to other districts for activities. The area has a quiet feel but limited local amenities.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarkets are Ekoplaza at about 650 metres, Dirk at 710 metres, and AH XL at 715 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. There are also Jumbo and SPAR within a kilometre. So daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen (200 m), Kindcentrum Emmaschool (390 m), and Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas (535 m). For secondary education, Vincent van Gogh VWO Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo is about 740 m away. So school runs are short.
How far is the train station?
Assen train station is about 3 km from the home. That's a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The station connects to Groningen and Zwolle, among other destinations.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient. However, the exact energy consumption depends on usage and the heating system.
