A quiet family home in Pittelo Midden
This terraced house on Elbestraat 70 sits in a calm, leafy part of Assen. With 81 m² of living space, it's compact but well laid out, and the 145 m² plot gives you a private garden. The last known price of €259,500 was keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €439,000, partly because the home was smaller than most in the area. For context, terraced houses in Assen vary widely in size and price. This home has not been online since 27 July 2026.
The Pittelo Midden neighbourhood
Pittelo Midden is a residential area built mainly in the 1970s and 1990s, with mostly single-family homes. It's a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of ages, many households have children, but there are also plenty of older residents. The area feels green and spacious, with a park just a couple of streets away. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a stable community. You can read more about the Pittelo Midden neighbourhood on Buurtje.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Lichtbaak and Openbare Basisschool De Driemaster. Secondary education is a bit further, about a ten-minute walk to the Internationale Schakelklas. The train station is 4.5 km away, so you'd need a bike or car for longer journeys. The municipality of Assen provides all the usual amenities, and you can find more about the municipality of Assen on Buurtje.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Hoepman makelaardij. The listing was active and the price was set at €259,500.
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About Elbestraat 70, Assen
Was €259,500 a fair price for this terraced house?
The asking price of €259,500 was below the neighbourhood average of €439,000, but this home was also smaller than most, 81 m² versus an average of 151 m². The price per square metre worked out at about €3,204, which was slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,907 per m². So it was priced keenly overall, but you're paying a bit more per square metre for a smaller home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label B, which is good. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, so your heating and electricity bills should be moderate. In the neighbourhood, all homes for sale had label B, so this was typical for the area.
How big is the garden?
The plot is 145 m², which includes the house itself. The exact layout and size of the garden are not stated.
What schools are nearby?
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Lichtbaak (265 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Driemaster (292 m). For secondary education, the Internationale Schakelklas is about 460 m away. All are within easy walking distance.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 4.5 km from the home. That's about a ten-minute bike ride or a short drive. There were no bus connections specified in the listing, so cycling or driving was the most practical option.
What supermarkets are close by?
Poiesz is just 186 m away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Jumbo is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including Albert Heijn and AH XL.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
The CBS data records 53 total crimes in the neighbourhood, which is relatively low for an area of this size. It's a quiet residential area with a family-friendly atmosphere.
