A friendly terraced house in De Kampen/De Essen
This terraced house on Varenkampen 13 sits in De Kampen/De Essen, a residential neighbourhood in Assen where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. Built in 1986, the home has a classic family layout spread over three floors, with five rooms and four bedrooms. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €413,500. For context, this is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in the area, and it sits well below the average for terraced houses in Assen.
The home itself
According to the agent, the living area measures 124 m², while the BAG registration lists 119 m²; the plot is 175 m² in both sources. The house has a garden at the back (84 m²) facing south, reachable via the back alley, plus a front garden. It is a full-ownership property with mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in De Kampen/De Essen
Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment an average score of 7.67, based on fifteen 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, who lives in Marsdijk, notes: "I generally feel quite safe, except when you go to the Anne Frank park after 8pm. The atmosphere there is usually grim." A third resident finds the area a bit quiet: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,500 residents, and about 63% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more details, have a look at the De Kampen/De Essen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and Lidl are a ten-minute walk away. Kindcentrum De Scharmhof, a primary school, is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Peelo, is about a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek de Peeleres, is just as close. For public transport, the bus station Marsdijk is a five-minute walk and serves lines 1, 50, 109, 309, 409 and 410. The train station in Assen is about 3 km away, which is a short drive or a longer walk. The municipality of Assen offers a range of facilities and services, as you can see on the municipality of Assen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €265,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €160,000 to €265,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, but heat stress is expected to become 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 Lamberink Makelaars and 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.
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About Varenkampen 13, Assen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €325,000 is 21% below the average asking price in De Kampen/De Essen, which is €413,500. It is also the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €2,621, based on the agent's listed living area of 124 m², which is about 5% below the neighbourhood average of €2,748 per m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 124 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 119 m². The plot measures 175 m². There is a back garden of 84 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, and a front garden.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €265,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 66%, from €160,000 in 2020 to €265,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 21 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on public data and are indications for the area, not a measurement at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 536 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Jumbo and Lidl are both about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk or a short bike ride. There are also several other options within a few kilometres, including Poiesz and Aldi.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Assen, Busstation Marsdijk, about 430 metres away, serving lines 1, 50, 109, 309, 409 and 410. There are also stops at Winkelcentrum Walakker and Peelerhof, both on line 7. The nearest train station is Assen, about 3.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents across the municipality of Assen rate their living environment with an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on fifteen reviews. Some residents describe the area as cosy and safe, while others mention that the adjacent park can be noisy in the evening and that there are limited activities within the neighbourhood itself. The neighbourhood has about 1,500 residents.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Kindcentrum De Scharmhof, about 362 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Other primary schools within a short distance include Kindcentrum De Veldkei (707 m) and Kindcentrum de Borg (999 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.2 km away.
