J.W. Racerstraat 57
Boddenkamp, Enschede
A spacious apartment in Boddenkamp
This apartment on the second floor of a building on J.W. Racerstraat 57 sits in Boddenkamp, a neighbourhood in Enschede where the streets are lively and the amenities are close at hand. The asking price of €545,000 sits well above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €409,833 according to the local housing market figures. That puts this home on the high side compared with what is typically asked in this part of town. For context, the asking price is 33% above the neighbourhood average. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth looking at other [apartments in Enschede] to see how this one compares.
The home itself
Built in 1980, this apartment spans a single floor and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 159 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The home has a balcony and comes with a parking space in a parking basement. According to the agent, the property has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €409.94 per month. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size.
Life in Boddenkamp
Boddenkamp is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,325 residents, and it has a distinctly urban feel with a high address density. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.95 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a fairly comfortable living environment with plenty of amenities, though they note some crime in their immediate vicinity, such as theft of bicycles and car break-ins. Another resident, who has lived there for over two years, calls the neighbourhood very friendly and tidy, with everything close by and many new buildings going up for students and first-time buyers. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with a large share of single-person households. If you are curious about the area, you can read more about [the Boddenkamp neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Aldi is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a five-minute walk away, with the Jumbo and SPAR a bit further. For school-age children, the Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt Montessori-School is a ten-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools within reach. The GP practice De Hoed is on your doorstep, while the BENU Apotheek Jassies pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Schuttersveld with line 9 is just around the corner, and the Boddenkamp stop with lines 2, 60, 61 and 62 is a couple of streets away. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Enschede], where the city centre and its shops are not far off.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is at 30 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Elst&co Makelaars and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About J.W. Racerstraat 57, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Boddenkamp?
The asking price of €545,000 is 33% above the average asking price in Boddenkamp, which is €409,833. The neighbourhood has six homes for sale, with prices ranging from €280,000 to €550,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,730, while this home is listed at €3,428 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 159 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the second floor and has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 159 m², while the BAG registration records 161 m². There is a balcony, and the home comes with a parking space in a parking basement. The property is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size. The agent notes that the property has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €409.94 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the records for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 30 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
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 from sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level gives a general picture of the area rather than a verdict on this particular building.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Aldi is just around the corner at about 357 metres, and the Lidl is about 604 metres away. The AH to go is at 622 metres, the Jumbo at 775 metres and the SPAR at 883 metres. In total, there are 35 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest school is Neon College, a secondary special education school at about 279 metres. The Panta Rhei College is at 553 metres, and the Openbare Basisschool Het Zeggelt Montessori-School is at 651 metres. There are 74 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Enschede, Schuttersveld, at about 184 metres, served by line 9. The Enschede, Boddenkamp stop at 306 metres has lines 2, 60, 61 and 62, and the Deurningerstraat stop at 443 metres has lines 2, 61 and 62. Enschede train station is about 600 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.95 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a fairly comfortable living environment with plenty of amenities, though they mention crime such as theft in their immediate vicinity. Another resident calls the neighbourhood very friendly and tidy, with everything close by and many new buildings for students and first-time buyers.
How large is this apartment compared to others in the neighbourhood?
The living area of 159 m² according to the agent is 77% larger than the neighbourhood average of 90 m². The BAG registration records 161 m². This makes it a notably spacious apartment compared with what is typically available in Boddenkamp.





