Het Baken 6
Binnenstad Noord, Almelo
AreaA maisonnette in the heart of Almelo
This maisonnette on Het Baken sits right in the centre of Almelo, a spot that puts the town's daily rhythm at your feet. Built in 1969, the home spans two floors and comes with an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. With a price of €420,000, the asking price sits 26% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €334,125. That places this home on the high side compared with other apartments in Almelo.
The home itself
Inside, the maisonnette offers three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom across its two floors, with a volume of 331 m³. The agent lists the living area at 105 m², while the BAG registration records 96 m². According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating comes from underfloor heating throughout plus a heat recovery system. A west-facing sunny terrace of 30 m² provides outdoor space, and the property is located on the first living floor.
Life in Binnenstad Noord
Binnenstad Noord is a compact urban neighbourhood with a strong centre-of-town character, home to around 2,360 residents. Across the municipality of Almelo, residents give an average score of 8.07 based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another notes: "only a shame that the houses have a lot of mould because they are old houses." The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households at 60%, and a quarter of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes. For a sense of what the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood feels like, the reviews paint a mixed but mostly calm picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS and Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Weier is a ten-minute walk, and the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum De Spinnerij is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Acacia Almelo is on your doorstep. Bus stops at Boddenstraat and Centrumplein are within a short walk, served by lines 23, 24, 64, 66, 81, 83 and others. Almelo train station is a five-minute walk, and the hospital ZGT Almelo is further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Almelo.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates a road traffic noise level of 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year of 1969. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Marijke Makelaardij and Marijke Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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Frequently asked questions
About Het Baken 6, Almelo
What is the asking price for this maisonnette on Het Baken?
The asking price is €420,000. This is 26% above the average asking price in Binnenstad Noord, which is €334,125. The price per square metre comes to €4,000 based on the agent's listed living area of 105 m². The neighbourhood's average asking price per square metre is €3,438.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
The maisonnette has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed by the agent as 105 m², while the BAG registration records 96 m². The property also includes a west-facing sunny terrace of 30 m².
What is the energy label of this property?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating is provided by underfloor heating throughout plus a heat recovery system. In the neighbourhood, only 10% of the homes for sale have an A+ label.
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 available here, so no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1969. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No structural conclusions should be drawn from this indication alone.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner at about 273 metres away. PLUS is at 841 metres, and both Jumbo and Aldi are at about 915 metres. A second PLUS is further out at 1,244 metres. All are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this property?
Basisschool De Weier is a primary school at about 681 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. The Openbare Scholengemeenschap Erasmus Lyceum, a secondary school, is at 548 metres. Several other primary schools, including De Wereldboom and De Heemde, are within about 900 metres.
How far is the nearest train station?
Almelo train station is at about 431 metres, which is roughly a five-minute walk from the home. Several bus stops are even closer, including Almelo, Boddenstraat / Centrum at 146 metres with lines 23, 24, 64, 66, 81 and 83, and Almelo, Centrumplein at 339 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Almelo, residents give an average score of 8.07 based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another notes: "only a shame that the houses have a lot of mould because they are old houses." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Binnenstad Noord has about 2,360 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 60%. Around 29% of residents are 65 or older, while 28% are between 25 and 45. The housing stock is mostly apartments, with 24% single-family homes and 26% owner-occupied properties.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The climate risk data indicates pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not specific to this home.
