Belgiëlaan 242
Boswinkel-De Braker, Enschede
AreaA first floor flat on a quiet road
This apartment sits on the first floor of a building from 1961, on a quiet road in a residential area in Enschede. The home is part of the Boswinkel-De Braker neighbourhood, a lively part of the city where life happens at street level. With an asking price of €225,000, the home is priced 38% below the average asking price of €361,331 for apartments in Enschede, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market.
Inside the apartment
The flat has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 65 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €199.37. The property is located on the first living floor.
Life in Boswinkel-De Braker
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.68, based on eleven reviews. One resident who has lived here for 32 years says: "Nice social environment, where people greet each other and talk to each other!" Another resident describes it as "Restless, lots of weird types", noting that "junkies are on every corner and everything gets stolen." A third resident calls it "Cosy", adding that "at the moment it's a mess due to uninhabitable and boarded-up houses." The neighbourhood has around 3,685 inhabitants, and the reviews reflect a mix of experiences. For a fuller picture of the Boswinkel-De Braker neighbourhood, the data shows a diverse community with many single-person households.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a couple of streets away. Openbare Daltonbasisschool Europa is on your doorstep, and Christelijke basisschool de Bron is a ten-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Comsa and Service Apotheek Boswinkel are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Zuid Hollandlaan and Wkc Boswinkel, served by lines 1 and 508, are just around the corner. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital Medisch Spectrum Twente is within reach. All of this sits within the municipality of Enschede.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €199,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €108,000 to €199,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 19 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Prisma Era Makelaars Borne, Prisma ERA Makelaars Enschede on Funda, and Prisma Era Makelaars Hengelo.
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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 Belgiëlaan 242, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €199,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 84%, from €108,000 to €199,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 65 m², while the BAG registration records 69 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first living floor. The property is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The monthly HOA fee is €199.37. This is a service charge for the shared parts of the building. The exact coverage of this fee, such as maintenance of common areas or building insurance, is not detailed in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 19 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public area-level data and are indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The building was constructed in 1961, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at about 319 metres. A SPAR express is about 663 metres away, and a Lidl is just over a kilometre from the home. There are 33 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Daltonbasisschool Europa is on your doorstep at about 149 metres. Christelijke basisschool de Bron is about 664 metres away, and Basisschool Sint Jan is at 678 metres. For secondary education, Bonhoeffer College Geessinkweg is about 680 metres from the home.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stops at Zuid Hollandlaan and Wkc Boswinkel, both served by lines 1 and 508, are just around the corner at about 350 metres. A third stop at Gelderlandstraat, served by line 1, is about 507 metres away. Enschede train station is about 2.3 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.68, based on eleven reviews. One resident who has lived here for 32 years praises the social environment, while another mentions issues with theft and "weird types." A third resident calls it cosy but notes some boarded-up houses. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €3,462, based on the agent's listed living area of 65 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,458. The home's living area is 40% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 109 m², and the asking price is 38% below the average asking price of €361,331.
