Ootmarsumsestraat 20
Binnenstad Noord, Almelo
AreaA ground-floor apartment in the heart of Almelo
This ground-floor apartment on the Ootmarsumsestraat sits in Binnenstad Noord, right in the centre of Almelo. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in the centre, so you get the bustle of town without the constant traffic noise. Built in 1905, it is a classic benedenwoning with a sunny terrace. At €199,500, the asking price sits 40% below the average asking price of €334,125 for apartments in Almelo, which puts it on the sharp side of the market.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a living area of 64 m² according to the agent. The BAG registration lists 59 m², so there is a small difference between the two figures. It comes with double glazing, a central heating boiler and full ownership, and there is a sunny terrace outside. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €150. The energy label is A+, an efficient label, while only 10% of the homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood carry that label.
Life in Binnenstad Noord
Binnenstad Noord is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 2,360 residents, and it is a place where most households are single people. 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 is less positive, describing the area as "Run-down and old" and mentioning they have "seen the filthiest things" over 25 years. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them with that in mind. The neighbourhood has a high address density, typical of a town centre. For a fuller picture, have a look at the Binnenstad Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The GP practice Heikens is on your doorstep, just 43 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Sluitersveld is a five-minute walk. For groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Weier, is a ten-minute walk, and secondary school Erasmus Lyceum is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Vriezebrug and Tijhofslaan are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 23, 24, 64, 66 and 81. Almelo train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Almelo has more to offer beyond the immediate surroundings, so it is worth exploring the municipality of Almelo.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €132,000 as of 1 January 2024, and the asking price sits 51% above that figure. Between 2019 and 2024, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €85,000 to €132,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 31 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Team Sanders Makelaars and through 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 Ootmarsumsestraat 20, Almelo
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €199,500 is 51% above the WOZ value of €132,000, which was set on 1 January 2024. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2019 and 2024, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €85,000 to €132,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². It is a ground-floor benedenwoning with a sunny terrace, double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €150. This is stated in the listing, and it is a recurring cost to factor into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage and energy bills.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out to €3,117 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 64 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,438, so this apartment is below that average. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €334,125, while the median is €292,500.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. Only 10% of the homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood carry an A+ label, so this is a relatively strong label for the area. The listing also mentions double glazing, which supports the efficient rating.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which stays below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
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, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1905, which is before 1970, a factor that is noted in the risk data.
What flood and heat risks apply to this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The GP practice Heikens is just 43 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Sluitersveld is 555 metres away. The Coop supermarket is 530 metres away, with Aldi and PLUS around 900 to 1,000 metres. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Weier, is 726 metres away, and Almelo train station is 861 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 describes the area as "Run-down and old" and mentions having "seen the filthiest things" over 25 years. The reviews are mixed, so opinions vary.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 8 homes for sale in Binnenstad Noord, with asking prices ranging from €199,000 to €695,000. The average asking price is €334,125 and the median is €292,500. In the past period, 54 homes were sold at an average price of €407,620.
What is the urban character of Binnenstad Noord?
Binnenstad Noord has an address density of 2,317 per km², which makes it strongly urban. The urbanity level is 2 on a scale where 1 is very strongly urban and 5 is not urban. Around 60% of households are single-person households, and 29% of residents are 65 or older.
