A compact apartment in the heart of Almelo
This apartment on Grotestraat 4C sits in the middle of Almelo, in the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood. Built in 1922, it is a piece of the old town centre, with the shops and cafes of the main street just outside the door. The asking price of €159,500 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €403,235. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,517, while this home asks €3,067 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Almelo], this one stands out for its central position and modest size.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 52 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 square metres. The volume of the home is 165 cubic metres. The property is situated in the centre, as the agent notes. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home was built in 1922, a fact that tells you about its age but not about its condition.
Life in Binnenstad Noord
Binnenstad Noord is the old heart of Almelo, where the streets are narrow and the buildings are close together. It is a lively area, with a mix of residents and a steady flow of people coming for the shops and restaurants. According to CBS data, the neighbourhood has about 2,405 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. 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 old houses have issues with mould. A third resident, who has lived in the area for 25 years, describes it as "Run-down and old." These are the voices of people living in the wider municipality, not just this specific street. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about [the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance, including Basisschool De Weier and the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Heikens is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Acacia Almelo is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Almelo, Vriezebrug is a couple of streets away, with lines 23, 24, 64, 66 and 81. The train station Almelo is a ten-minute walk, which makes it easy to travel further afield. The hospital ZGT Almelo is about three kilometres away. All of this is part of [the municipality of Almelo], which offers a full range of facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €142,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €107,000 to €142,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and from rail traffic it is 31 dB Lden, also not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the soil type (sand) and the fact that the home was built before 1970. The climate risk indications for this area are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VerhuurPro Almelo and VerhuurPro Almelo on Pararius.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Grotestraat 4C, Almelo
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €159,500 is 12% above the WOZ value of €142,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €403,235. The price per square metre is €3,067, based on the agent's stated living area of 52 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 52 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 square metres. The volume of the home is 165 cubic metres. The property is situated in the centre of Almelo.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1922, which is a fact about its age, not a diagnosis of its state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the soil type, which is sand, and the fact that the home was built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, both not above the noise standards.
What are the climate risks for this area?
The climate risk indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, about 383 metres away. The PLUS is about 923 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also Aldi and Jumbo supermarkets within about a kilometre. In total, there are 22 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are in the area?
There are several schools within walking distance. The nearest is the Openbare Scholengemeenschap Erasmus Lyceum, a secondary school, at about 426 metres. There is also a special primary school, De Welle, at 474 metres, and Basisschool De Weier at 688 metres. In total, there are 45 schools within five kilometres.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Almelo, which is about 690 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several bus stops nearby, including Almelo, Vriezebrug at 290 metres, with bus lines 23, 24, 64, 66 and 81. The bus stop Almelo, Tijhofslaan at 345 metres also has line 664.
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 old houses have issues with mould. A third resident, who has lived in the area for 25 years, describes it as "Run-down and old." These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 33%, from €107,000 to €142,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
