A ground-floor apartment in the heart of Almelo
This ground-floor apartment on Grotestraat 4 sits right in the centre of Almelo, in the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood. Built in 1922, it is a classic pre-war home with a floor plan that feels compact and practical. The asking price of €210,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €399,667, which puts it well below the typical level for this area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,470, while this home comes in at €2,593 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Almelo, this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 81 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the ground floor, and it comes with full ownership. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the property is described as being in the centre. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes.
Life in Binnenstad Noord
Binnenstad Noord is a lively part of Almelo, with a mix of old and newer housing. The neighbourhood has around 2,405 residents, and a large share of households are single-person, at 61%. Residents across the municipality of Almelo give their living environment an average score of 8.07, based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another notes: "generally it's fine," though they add that some older houses have issues with mould. A third resident, who has lived here for 25 years, describes the area as "Run-down and old." These are municipal-level opinions, so they reflect the wider town rather than this specific street. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool De Weier is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Heikens, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Acacia Almelo is a five-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Vriezebrug and Brugstraat are both a couple of streets away, served by lines 23, 24, 64, 66 and 81. Almelo train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Almelo offers a range of amenities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Almelo.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via Le Noble Makelaardij | VerhuurPro, and it is the only channel listed. The listing has been active since 26 January 2026.
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About Grotestraat 4, Almelo
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €210,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €399,667. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is €2,593, which is 25% lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,470 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market, though the home is smaller than the average property in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 81 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home comes with full ownership and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with more efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better energy label, with 35.7% rated A+ or higher.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home, so actual noise levels may vary.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1922, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation issues, but the risk level here is low.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Heikens, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Acacia Almelo is a five-minute walk. For schools, the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool De Weier is about a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Vriezebrug and Brugstraat are both a couple of streets away, served by lines 23, 24, 64, 66 and 81. Almelo train station is a ten-minute walk, offering connections to the wider region. The nearest bus stop, Almelo, Vriezebrug, is 295 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Almelo give their living environment an average score of 8.07, based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another notes: "generally it's fine," though they add that some older houses have issues with mould. A third resident, who has lived here for 25 years, describes the area as "Run-down and old." These are municipal-level opinions, not specific to this neighbourhood.
