A 1960s apartment in Enschede
This two-bedroom apartment on Veenstraat sits in the heart of De Bothoven, a lively urban neighbourhood. At 72 m² with energy label B, it was a practical home with reasonable running costs. The last known asking price of €269,000 was slightly below the neighbourhood average of €294,333, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Enschede. This home has not been online since 28 July 2026.
De Bothoven
De Bothoven is a dense, inner-city area with a very strong urban feel (over 4,200 addresses per km²). It's home to a mix of students, young professionals and older residents, nearly half of households are single-person. One resident describes it as "Mediocre. Very messy", adding that "poor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore." The neighbourhood De Bothoven has a high proportion of rental properties, with only 26% owner-occupied homes.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For families, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is a five-minute walk, and Alfonsusschool is also within easy reach. The municipality Enschede provides good local amenities, with a park and a restaurant both within a few minutes' walk.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Woonaccent Makelaars Enschede.
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About Veenstraat 256, Enschede
Was €269,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €269,000 was below the neighbourhood average of €294,333 and the median of €289,000. Apartments in De Bothoven sell for an average of €3,492 per m², so at 72 m² this worked out to about €3,736 per m², slightly above the average. Given the energy label B and the central location, the price seemed in line with the market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Bothoven is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of ages, with many single-person households. The only resident review describes it as "Mediocre. Very messy" and notes poor neighbourly contact. The area has a relatively high crime rate (377 incidents), so it's worth considering your comfort with an inner-city environment.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it feasible for commuting to other cities.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is 458 m away, Alfonsusschool is 553 m, and Al Ummah is 665 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label B, which is quite efficient. In the neighbourhood, 19% of homes have label B, while 43% have label C.
How many apartments were for sale in the area?
At the time, there were 21 apartments for sale in De Bothoven, with prices ranging from €185,000 to €529,000. The average time to sell is 65 days, which suggests a reasonably active market.
