A first home in the heart of Almelo
This apartment on Schuttenstraat 13 sits in Binnenstad Zuid, the neighbourhood that wraps around Almelo's historic centre. With the shops, cafés and canals of the city centre just a short stroll away, this is a spot where daily life unfolds on foot. The asking price of €225,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €424,833. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €4,199, while this home asks €3,750 per m². If you are looking for apartments in Almelo, this one sits at the more accessible end of the market.
A compact, fully insulated flat
Built in 1985, this portiekflat (a walk-up apartment building) is on the first living floor and covers 60 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The layout gives you two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of €169 per month. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size.
Life in Binnenstad Zuid
Binnenstad Zuid is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 1,340 residents, and it has a distinctly mixed character. Two-thirds of households are single-person, and a third of residents are 65 or older, giving the streets a calm, grown-up feel. Residents across the municipality of Almelo give their living environment an average score of 8.07 out of 10, based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another is less positive, describing the area as "Run-down and old" and mentioning "the filthiest things" over 25 years. A third notes that "generally it's fine", though they mention mould in older houses. With just a handful of reviews, these are individual impressions rather than a full picture. The neighbourhood has 12 homes for sale at the moment, with asking prices ranging from €167,500 to €1,590,000. The Binnenstad Zuid neighbourhood is one of the older parts of town, with a third of its housing stock built before 1945.
Daily errands and getting around
For groceries, the Coop is on your doorstep, the PLUS is just around the corner, and both Jumbo and Aldi are a five-minute walk away. Primary school De Heemde is a five-minute walk, and the Erasmus Lyceum for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Florijn is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Acacia Almelo is even closer. For public transport, the bus stop at Centrumplein is just around the corner with lines 21, 22, 26, 51, 95 and 525, and Almelo's train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Almelo keeps the centre within easy reach of everything this flat needs.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €214,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 5% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 93%, from €111,000 to €214,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is at 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk; heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Weghorst Makelaardij and its listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Schuttenstraat 13, Almelo
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €214,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 47% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €424,833, and 11% below the average asking price per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this portiekflat has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 60 m², as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is on the first living floor of the building, which was built in 1985. The agent describes it as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler.
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 states that the home is fully insulated, which may help keep heating bills in check.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contribution is €169. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and insurance for the common areas of the building. The exact services included are not detailed in the listing, so it is worth reviewing the VvE documents if you are considering this home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
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 actual condition of the foundation would need to be assessed separately, but the indication suggests no immediate concern at this level.
How noisy is the area around Schuttenstraat 13?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is at 33 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are indications for the address area, not measurements taken inside the home. If noise is a concern, you may want to visit at different times of day.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Coop is 209 metres away, the PLUS is 370 metres, and both Jumbo and Aldi are 560 metres from the home. For schools, primary school De Heemde is 477 metres away, and the Erasmus Lyceum for secondary education is 971 metres away. These distances mean most daily errands are within a short walk.
How far is the nearest public transport stop?
The bus stop at Almelo, Centrumplein is 248 metres away, with lines 21, 22, 26, 51, 95 and 525. There is also a stop at Geraniumstraat at 359 metres with line 51. The nearest train station, Almelo, is 684 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Binnenstad Zuid has around 1,340 residents. About 65% of households are single-person, and 32% of residents are 65 or older. Only 8% of households have children. This makes it a neighbourhood with a quiet, adult character, though individual experiences vary, as reflected in the mixed resident reviews.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €111,000 in 2020 to €214,000 in 2025, an increase of 93% over that period. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area. The current asking price is 5% above the most recent WOZ value, which is a common relationship in the current market.
