Oliemolensingel 234
De Bothoven, Enschede
AreaA 1957 apartment on Oliemolensingel
This apartment on Oliemolensingel 234 sits in De Bothoven, a neighbourhood in Enschede where life is lived close to the ground. With a living area of 100 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €250,000 works out at €2,500 per square metre. The price verdict, compared against the neighbourhood average asking price, is that it is on the high side. For context, apartments in Enschede give a sense of what else is available in the municipality.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1957 and carries an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, outdoor space or installations.
De Bothoven
De Bothoven is a mixed neighbourhood where residents describe a fairly green setting close to Volkspark, with plenty of amenities and approachable neighbours. One resident notes that crime such as bicycle theft and car break-ins occurs in the immediate vicinity, and that street hygiene could be improved. Another resident, living above a shop, calls the neighbourhood friendly and tidy, with many new buildings going up for students and first-time buyers. These reviews reflect the wider district of Binnensingelgebied rather than De Bothoven specifically, based on ten reviews with an average score of 6.95. The neighbourhood counts around 5,960 inhabitants, and 68 percent of households are single-person. The De Bothoven neighbourhood has its own character within the city.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The Alfonsusschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and Bonhoeffer College Van der Waalslaan for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsengroep Oosterpoort is a ten-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek de Oostburg is just around the corner. Bus line 3 stops at Enschede, C.F. Klaarstraat a couple of streets away, and Enschede railway station is about 1.5 kilometres from the home. The municipality of Enschede offers the wider context for daily life here.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €200,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 25 percent above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 23 percent, from €163,000 to €200,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 22 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970 on sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via NederWoon verhuurmakelaars Arnhem.
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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 Oliemolensingel 234, Enschede
What does the asking price of €250,000 include?
The asking price for this apartment on Oliemolensingel 234 is €250,000. Based on the BAG-registered living area of 100 square metres, that comes to €2,500 per square metre. The price verdict, calculated against the average asking price in the neighbourhood, is that the price is on the high side. The WOZ value is €200,000 as of 1 January 2025, which means the asking price is 25 percent above that value.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label E. Label E is the least efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and hot water. The label reflects the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1957, which is a fact about its age rather than a statement about its maintenance state.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €200,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price of €250,000 is 25 percent above the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value rose by 23 percent, from €163,000 in 2020 to €200,000 in 2025, with a peak of €235,000 in 2023 before declining.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data at address level, road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 22 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the home itself. The reference years are 2022 for road traffic and 2023 for railway noise.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1957, and on sandy soil. This is an area-level indication from public data sources such as KCAF, not an inspection of this specific property. The risk level is given as low, which means no elevated concern is indicated for the foundation at this location.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as elevated for this address. Current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo and Aldi are both about 667 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Albert Heijn is at 906 metres, a ten-minute walk, and Ekoplaza is at 943 metres. A second Jumbo is at 959 metres. In total, there are 36 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Enschede.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Alfonsusschool at 445 metres, followed by De Kubus at 514 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool at 538 metres. Obs de Uitvinding is at 571 metres. For secondary education, Bonhoeffer College Van der Waalslaan is at 639 metres with around 1,570 pupils. All of these are within walking distance of the home.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Enschede, C.F. Klaarstraat at 435 metres and at Enschede, Wooldrik at 545 metres. Bus line 6 stops at Enschede, De Klomp at 765 metres. The nearest train station is Enschede, at about 1.5 kilometres from the home. The station offers national rail connections, though specific destinations and frequencies are not part of the listing data.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district of Binnensingelgebied give an average score of 6.95, based on ten reviews. One resident describes a fairly green neighbourhood close to Volkspark with approachable neighbours, but notes crime such as bicycle theft and car break-ins in the immediate vicinity. Another resident, living above a shop, calls the neighbourhood friendly and tidy with many new buildings for students and first-time buyers. These reviews reflect the district rather than De Bothoven specifically.
