Witterstraat 30
Oude Gasfabriek, Assen
AreaA terraced house at the edge of the woods
This 1900 terraced house sits on a quiet road at the edge of the woods in Oude Gasfabriek, a small neighbourhood in Assen. With 4 rooms and 3 bedrooms spread over 2 floors, it offers a classic layout with a front and back garden. The asking price of €350,000 is on the high side compared to the average for terraced houses in Assen, which is not surprising given its position and character.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the living area is 94 m², while the BAG registration lists 88 m². The plot measures 180 m² in both records. The home has a bathroom, a garage box, and full ownership. It is heated by a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Oude Gasfabriek
Oude Gasfabriek is a compact neighbourhood with about 255 residents, and nearly all homes are owner-occupied terraced houses. Residents across the municipality of Assen give their living environment 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, but overall it's always fine." Another notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." The neighbourhood itself has a quiet, residential feel, with the woods nearby. For more context, see the Oude Gasfabriek neighbourhood.
Daily life and connections
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Ekoplaza, Jumbo, and Dirk all within a ten-minute walk. Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is just around the corner, and secondary education is about a ten-minute walk away. The GP practice E.M. Oldenhuis is a couple of streets away, with the pharmacy nearby. Bus line 8 stops at De Wijde Blik, a five-minute walk, and Assen train station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Assen offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €242,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 45% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €175,000 to €242,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, though current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Wes Makelaars and through Wes Makelaars on 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 Witterstraat 30, Assen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €242,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €350,000 is 45% above that value. This comparison is a factual observation, not a judgement on whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which can differ from the current market value.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The agent lists the living area as 94 m², while the BAG registration states 88 m². The plot is 180 m². There is a front and back garden, plus a garage box. The home is heated by a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself. The agent also mentions partial underfloor heating, which can contribute to how the home feels in terms of warmth.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 57 dB, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 22 dB and air traffic noise is 20 dB, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil noted. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1900, which is a fact about its age, but the low risk indication applies to the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Ekoplaza is about 890 metres away, Jumbo about 905 metres, and Dirk about 998 metres. An AH XL is about a kilometre away. These are all within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen primary school is about 409 metres away, and Kindcentrum Emmaschool is about 564 metres. For secondary education, Vincent van Gogh VWO Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo is about 781 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk from the home.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 8 stops at Assen, De Wijde Blik, about 596 metres away, and also at Assen, Leie, about 643 metres. Lines 7 and 8 stop at Assen, Nobellaan, about 714 metres away. Assen train station is about 1.6 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Assen 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 says there is little to do and you have to go to other districts for activities. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 is the lowest of the 3 homes currently for sale in Oude Gasfabriek. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €631,667, so this home is 45% below that average. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,769, while this home is listed at €3,723 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
