Dr. Van Damstraat 63
Mekkelholt, Enschede
AreaA ground-floor home on a quiet street
Dr. Van Damstraat 63 is a ground-floor apartment in Roombeek-Roomveldje, a neighbourhood in Enschede where the streets are calm and the homes sit among greenery. Built in 1961, this benedenwoning has a south-facing garden and is set on a quiet road within a residential area. The asking price of €289,000 sits well below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €485,300 according to recent listings. That puts this home at roughly 40 percent under the neighbourhood average, a notable gap. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,664, while this home is listed at €3,482 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [apartments in Enschede], this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two of which are bedrooms. The agent lists the living area at 83 m², while the BAG registration records 70 m². According to the agent, the home has wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. Outside, there is a front garden of 17 m² and a rear garden of 140 m², both facing south. The total volume comes to 274 m³. The home is located on the first living floor, which in this case means it is a ground-floor dwelling.
Roombeek-Roomveldje
Roombeek-Roomveldje is a neighbourhood with a mix of housing, where about 58 percent of the homes are single-family houses and 47 percent are owner-occupied. The area is home to roughly 4,375 people, with an average household size of 1.9. Residents of the district of Enschede-Noord, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.05 based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another notes: "It's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light. Other than that, it's not extremely clean because there's a lot of dog poo." A third resident adds: "In my opinion, it's actually quite a good neighbourhood. Nothing very crazy ever happens, except for some neighbours who can be weird and very annoying." These reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific neighbourhood alone. The neighbourhood recorded 231 crimes in the latest figures, a number you can interpret for yourself. For more on the area, see [the Roombeek-Roomveldje neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn and Dirk within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Roombeek is a ten-minute walk, and Het Stedelijk Kottenpark secondary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Tienen, is a five-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Enschede Noord is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops on your doorstep at Enschede, Dr. J. van Damstraat, with another stop at Fazantstraat a couple of streets away, and line 60 at Bachlaan. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk. These are the practical details of living in [the municipality of Enschede].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home in the records, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. Similarly, there are no risk indications recorded for this address, meaning no data on noise levels, foundation risk, or flooding is available at this time.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Bricks Twente. The listing has been available since 14 September 2026.
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About Dr. Van Damstraat 63, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €289,000 is about 40 percent below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €485,300. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,664, while this home is listed at €3,482 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 83 m². The neighbourhood has 20 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €263,000 to €750,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over one floor. The agent lists the living area at 83 m², while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has a front garden of 17 m² and a rear garden of 140 m², both facing south. The total volume is 274 m³.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has wall insulation and floor insulation. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 1961.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Enschede-Noord, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.05 based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another mentions the neighbourhood is tidy but has some issues with enforcement and dog poo. A third resident finds it a reliable neighbourhood with little happening, though some neighbours can be annoying. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at 310 metres, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away at 360 metres. An Albert Heijn and a Dirk are both at 593 metres, about a ten-minute walk. An Aldi is at 802 metres. In total, there are 34 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Roombeek is a primary school at 524 metres, about a ten-minute walk. CBS Anna van Buren, Roombeek is another primary school at 548 metres. For secondary education, Het Stedelijk ISK is at 216 metres and Het Stedelijk Kottenpark is at 355 metres, both a couple of streets away. There are 67 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 2 stops on your doorstep at Enschede, Dr. J. van Damstraat, just 106 metres away. Another stop for line 2 is at Fazantstraat, 156 metres away, and line 60 stops at Bachlaan, 262 metres away. Enschede train station is 1.3 kilometres from the home, about a ten-minute walk.
How does the floor area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area at 83 m², which is 39 percent smaller than the neighbourhood average of 136 m². The BAG registration records a living area of 70 m². The asking price per square metre is €3,482 based on the agent's floor area, compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,664 per square metre.
Is there a garden with this apartment?
Yes, the home has both a front garden of 17 m² and a rear garden of 140 m², with a south-facing orientation. The garden is a notable feature for a ground-floor apartment, providing outdoor space on both sides of the home.
What healthcare facilities are nearby?
The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Tienen at 441 metres, about a five-minute walk. BENU Apotheek Enschede Noord is the nearest pharmacy at 614 metres, a ten-minute walk. Medisch Spectrum Twente hospital is at 2,039 metres, which is a bit further out.
