Espoortstraat 69

Inside the apartment

The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 50 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is sold as full ownership. There is a balcony, and the property is on the eighth floor. The building dates from 1972, and the energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient homes.

Life in De Bothoven

Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.95, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with." Another adds: "The neighbourhood is very friendly and tidy. Many new buildings are being built for students and first-time buyers! Everything is very close by, which is super convenient." The district is home to around 5,755 people, and a large share of households are single-person. The neighbourhood itself is part of [the De Bothoven neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-bothoven-enschede/ ), which sits within the Binnensingelgebied district.

Amenities and getting around

For daily errands, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is on your doorstep, and the Alfonsusschool is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsengroep Oosterpoort, Huisartsenpraktijk Voordijk en Kim, and the BENU Apotheek Jassies is close by. Bus stop Enschede, De Klomp is a couple of streets away, served by line 6, and Enschede, C.F. Klaarstraat is just around the corner with line 3. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within [the municipality of Enschede]( /gemeente/enschede/ ).

WOZ value and address data

The WOZ value for this home was set at €188,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 79%, from €105,000 to €188,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 25 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.

Source and agent

At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including I Zelf uw huis verkopen! and the same agent on Funda.

FAQ

What is the asking price compared with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €200,000, while the WOZ value was set at €188,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 6% above the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference is a factual comparison rather than a judgement on the price.

How has the WOZ value changed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 79%, from €105,000 to €188,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, when it went from €126,000 to €155,000. This shows the upward trend in the municipal valuation over that period.

What is the layout of the apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on a single floor, on the eighth floor of the building. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 50 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by block heating.

What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, which is a positive feature, but the label itself points to moderate energy performance. The building dates from 1972.

What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.

What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside the home.

What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.95, based on ten reviews. One resident mentions the neighbourhood is friendly and tidy, with many new buildings for students and first-time buyers. Another notes there is crime such as theft and car break-ins in the immediate vicinity, and that street hygiene could be improved. These reviews describe the district, not just the immediate neighbourhood.

What amenities are close by?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is on your doorstep. The nearest GP is Huisartsengroep Oosterpoort, Huisartsenpraktijk Voordijk en Kim, and the BENU Apotheek Jassies is close by. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk.

What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Enschede, De Klomp is a couple of streets away, served by line 6. Enschede, C.F. Klaarstraat is just around the corner with line 3. For more connections, Enschede, MST/ Van Heekplein is a ten-minute walk, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 505 and 506. Enschede train station is also a ten-minute walk.

How does the price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €200,000 is below the average sale price in the neighbourhood, which was €308,477 for the 155 homes sold there. However, the price per square metre is €3,922, which reflects the smaller floor area of this apartment. The average sale price covers all property types, so it is not a direct comparison with this specific apartment.

What is the climate risk for this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not a prediction for this specific home. They give a general sense of how the area may be affected by climate change.

Is the home offered through multiple agents?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels. It is listed with I Zelf uw huis verkopen! and the same agent on Funda. This means you can find the listing through more than one platform, but the agent behind it is the same.

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Apartment on the 8th floor in De Bothoven, Enschede, for €200,000. One bedroom, balcony, energy label E, and a WOZ value of €188,000.

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