A classic semi-detached home in the heart of Assen
Zuidersingel 71 is a semi-detached house from 1935, sitting in the Overcingel neighbourhood, right in the centre of Assen. With its pre-war character and a central setting, this home offers a sense of history right in the middle of town. The asking price is €450,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Assen are currently listed at an average of €487,500.
The home itself
Inside, the home spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 166 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 137 m². The plot measures 231 m². The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a garden at the back and on the side, and the property is in full ownership. The energy label is D.
Overcingel, a quiet pocket of the city
Overcingel is a small neighbourhood with around 630 residents, and nearly half of them are 65 or older. It is a place where many people live alone, and only a small share of households have children. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67 for where they live, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another resident notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not Overcingel specifically. For more on the Overcingel neighbourhood, the local housing market shows two homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €487,500.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, and the SPAR is just around the corner. For primary education, Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Apotheek Karsten is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Assen, Kerkplein, is on your doorstep and serves lines 7, 8, 20 and 428. Assen train station is a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the municipality of Assen, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970, on sandy soil. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wes Makelaars and Funda.
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About Zuidersingel 71, Assen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price for Zuidersingel 71 is €450,000. The neighbourhood currently has two homes for sale, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €525,000. The average asking price in Overcingel is €487,500. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,986, while this home is listed at €2,711 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 166 m².
What is the layout of this home?
This semi-detached house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 166 m², while the BAG registration records 137 m². The plot measures 231 m². There is a garden at the back and on the side, and the home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home does have double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, according to the agent. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a general indication, and actual costs will depend on your usage.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public address-level data, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970, on sandy soil. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Ekoplaza is just 158 metres away, and the SPAR is 359 metres away. A Dirk is 649 metres away, an AH XL is 699 metres away, and a Jumbo is 844 metres away. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, Kindcentrum Emmaschool is 435 metres away, Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is 895 metres away, and Basisschool De Cirkel - school met de Bijbel is 931 metres away. For secondary education, Gomarus College Assen is about a kilometre away. There are 40 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Kerkplein, just 177 metres away, serving lines 7, 8, 20 and 428. Another stop, Assen, Zuidhaege, is 236 metres away with the same lines. Assen, Oostersingel is 288 metres away with lines 1, 21, 24, 50, 51, 83, 380, 409 and 410. The train station Assen is 567 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood of Overcingel like?
Overcingel is a small neighbourhood with around 630 residents, and nearly half of them are 65 or older. Most households are single-person households, and only a small share have children. The neighbourhood has 292 homes, of which 54% are owner-occupied. There are currently two homes for sale, with an average asking price of €487,500.
Are there any resident reviews for this area?
Resident reviews are available at the municipality level, not specifically for Overcingel. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67, based on 15 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park. Another resident notes that there is little to do and that they have to go to other districts for activities.
