A 1930s apartment in the heart of Almelo
This apartment sits on the second floor of a 1932 portiekflat on the Hagengracht, right in the centre of Almelo. It is a compact home with two floors, three rooms and two bedrooms, and it comes with an A++ energy label. The asking price of €320,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €389,694. That puts it on the keen side compared with other apartments in Almelo.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment is fully insulated, with roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing. It has partial underfloor heating and electric heating. The home spans two floors and includes one bathroom. The living area is listed as 93 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 92 m². There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly fee of €20,700.
Life in Binnenstad Noord
Binnenstad Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 2,400 residents, many of whom live alone. 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 mould. A third resident describes the area as "Run-down and old." These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS and Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Weier, is a ten-minute walk, and the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Heikens and the Service Apotheek Acacia are both within a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Boddenstraat and Centrumplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 23, 24, 64, 66, 81 and 83. Almelo train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Almelo.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €297,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has moved from €304,000 in 2022 to €330,000 in 2023, then down to €277,000 in 2024 and back up to €297,000 in 2025. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 43 dB and from rail traffic 32 dB, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. 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 Zengerink Makelaardij B.V. and Zengerink Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Hagengracht 21E, Almelo
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €320,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €297,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has fluctuated, from €304,000 in 2022 to €330,000 in 2023, then down to €277,000 in 2024 and back up to €297,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat on the second floor with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 93 m² in the BAG registration and 92 m² by the agent. The home has partial underfloor heating and electric heating, and it is fully insulated with roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing. The label itself is a legal requirement and reflects the energy performance of the home as registered.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is based on the sandy soil and the fact that the building dates from before 1970. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is also low, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS and Jumbo about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Weier, is a ten-minute walk, and the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Heikens and the Service Apotheek Acacia are both within a five-minute walk. Almelo train station is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 2,400 residents, many of whom live alone. 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 mould. A third resident describes the area as "Run-down and old." These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
In Binnenstad Noord, there are currently 18 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €389,694 and a median price of €349,500. The asking price for this apartment is €320,000, which is 18% below the neighbourhood average. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,486, while this home is listed at €3,478 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
Is there a homeowners' association?
Yes, there is a homeowners' association for this building, with a monthly fee of €20,700. This fee is stated in the listing.
