A 1928 apartment on Hofkampstraat
This apartment on Hofkampstraat 84A sits in a street where the houses have been around for nearly a century, and the area has a settled, lived-in feel. The home itself is a 77 m² apartment with an energy label C, which is a middle-of-the-road rating. At €1,254 per month, the rent sits 19% below the neighbourhood average of €1,544, so it is keenly priced for the area. For context, apartments in Almelo typically ask more for a similar size.
The Hofkamp West neighbourhood
The Hofkamp West neighbourhood is a compact area with 730 residents, and the age profile leans towards the older end, with 35% aged 65 or over. Households are mostly single people, making up 46% of the total, and the average household size is 1.9. The housing stock is a mix, with 53% owner-occupied and the rest rental, and there are currently four rental homes available in the area. It is a quiet, residential pocket where the pace of life feels unhurried.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Coop is a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries is a short walk. The Jumbo and Aldi are both within a ten-minute walk, and the Lidl is a bit further out. For families, De Heemde primary school is on your doorstep, with De Windhoek a couple of streets away and Basisschool St Egbertus a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuting. The municipality of Almelo keeps the surrounding streets well connected.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through Nijkamp Vastgoed and is also available via Funda, so there are two channels to view the listing.
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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 Hofkampstraat 84A, Almelo
Is €1,254 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €1,544, and the floor area of 77 m² is smaller than the average of 199 m² in the area. Given the size, the price is in line with what you would expect for a smaller apartment in Hofkamp West. The energy label C is a mid-range rating, so heating costs will be moderate.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It is a middle-of-the-road label, meaning the home is neither the most efficient nor the least efficient. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but they will not be as low as with an A or B label.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The PLUS supermarket is 389 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Coop is 493 metres away, and the Jumbo and Aldi are both 725 metres away. For a quick shop, you can be there and back in a few minutes on foot.
What schools are nearby?
De Heemde primary school is 147 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. De Windhoek is 439 metres away, and Basisschool St Egbertus is 775 metres away. There are also special education options within a short distance, including De Welle and De Rietpluim.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.5 km from the apartment. That is a walk of around 20 minutes, or a short cycle. The distance is manageable for daily commuting, and the station connects to the wider region.
What kind of neighbourhood is Hofkamp West?
Hofkamp West is a residential area with 730 residents, and a notable share of them are aged 65 or over, at 35%. Single-person households make up 46% of the total, so the area has a calm, quiet character. The housing stock is a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes.
