A friendly terraced house in Zwarte Water
Tucked away in the Zwarte Water neighbourhood of Assen, this terraced house from 1965 offers a warm and practical living space. The home sits in a residential area, with a garden that wraps around the property. With an asking price of €295,000, this home is priced 30% below the average asking price of €424,167 for terraced houses in Assen, making it a sharp entry point into the market.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find five rooms spread over two floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area measures 125 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it at 113 m². The plot is 145 m². The home comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it's offered in full ownership. The garden is described as low-maintenance, surrounding the house.
Life in Zwarte Water
Residents of the Noorderpark district, where Zwarte Water sits, give their area an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where many diverse people live, often it's very cosy but there can also be a lot of hassle among each other at certain times." Another adds: "There is a lot of greenery in the neighbourhood and the canal is nearby." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,235 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what the Zwarte Water neighbourhood has to offer, the reviews paint a picture of a green, diverse area with some social dynamics.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is convenient. The Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away and an AH XL a ten-minute walk. For school, Basisschool de Vuurvogel is a five-minute walk, and Dr. Nassau College locatie Quintus Assen is even closer. The GP practice Noorderpark is just around the corner, with BENU Apotheek Noorderpark nearby. Bus line 7 stops at Assen, Veste het Rondeel, a couple of streets away, and Assen train station is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Assen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not available in the records. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard, as do railway and air traffic noise. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a build year of 1965. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including CORPOwonen and CORPOwonen on Funda. The listing has been active since 14 September 2026.
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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 Heemskerkstraat 21, Assen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €295,000 is 30% below the average asking price of €424,167 for homes in Zwarte Water. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €395,000, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €695,000. The average price per square metre in the area is €3,493, while this home is listed at €2,611 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 125 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it at 113 m². The plot measures 145 m². The property also features a garden that surrounds the house, described as low-maintenance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing and a central heating boiler, which contribute to its energy performance. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available records. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this home at this time. Without this figure, it's not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both also below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1965, before 1970, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property. It provides a general sense of the foundation conditions in the area.
How likely is flooding or heat stress at this location?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, just around the corner at about 382 metres. Aldi is a couple of streets away at 471 metres, and AH XL is about 858 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Dirk and Jumbo are also within about a kilometre. There are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Vuurvogel, a primary school, is about 305 metres away, a five-minute walk. Dr. Nassau College locatie Quintus Assen, a secondary school, is even closer at 224 metres. There are also other schools nearby, including De Atlas Assen and Dr Nassau College locatie Penta, all within about 500 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 7 stops at Assen, Veste het Rondeel, about 275 metres away, and at Assen, Rondeel and Assen, Mozartplaats, both within about 300 metres. The nearest train station is Assen, about 1.6 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Noorderpark district, where Zwarte Water is located, give their area an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as diverse and often cosy, while another mentions the greenery and the nearby canal. The reviews also note some social dynamics and mixed opinions on schools.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 6 homes for sale in Zwarte Water, with asking prices ranging from €225,000 to €695,000. The average asking price is €424,167 and the median is €395,000. In the recent past, 14 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €327,964 and an average time on the market of 30 days.
