Werfstraat 1-4
Binnenstad Zuid, Almelo
AreaA compact apartment in the heart of Almelo
This apartment on Werfstraat sits in Binnenstad Zuid, the lively heart of Almelo where the streets are filled with shops, cafés and the daily bustle of the town centre. Built in 1962, it is a home with character in a part of town that has seen plenty of life. The asking price of €269,500 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €564,167, a difference of 52 percent. For context, that average is pulled up by much larger homes, and this apartment is one of the more affordable options in the area. If you are looking at apartments in Almelo, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
A practical single-floor layout
Inside, the apartment offers three rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all arranged on a single floor. The living area is listed at 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler. With a volume of 287 m³, it is a compact but workable space. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in Binnenstad Zuid
Binnenstad Zuid is a neighbourhood of contrasts, with a mix of older housing stock and more recent developments. Around a third of the homes here were built before 1945, while a similar share date from between 1990 and 2010. The population is diverse, with a high proportion of single-person households and a significant number of residents aged 65 and over. 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 having "seen the filthiest things" over 25 years. A third notes that "generally it's fine", though they mention mould in older houses. These are municipal-level impressions, so they reflect the wider town rather than this specific street. For a closer look at the local picture, the Binnenstad Zuid neighbourhood page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
For everyday errands, the Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with PLUS a couple of streets away and Jumbo and Aldi within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Heemde, is a five-minute walk, and the Erasmus Lyceum secondary school is also within walking distance. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Acacia Almelo, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Medisch Centrum De Spinnerij is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop at Centrumplein is just around the corner with lines 21, 22, 26, 51, 95 and 525, and Almelo train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, ZGT Almelo, is further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Almelo, a town with good local facilities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the current data. The address-level risk indications from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas) show road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 33 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970 on sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, as is current heat stress, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing the home is offered via Team Sanders Makelaars.
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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 Werfstraat 1-4, Almelo
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €269,500 is 52 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €564,167. That average is influenced by much larger and more expensive homes, with prices in the area ranging from €259,000 to €1,590,000. The median asking price is €333,750, so this apartment sits below that too. Per square metre, the price is 12 percent below the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 71 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home has a volume of 287 m³. It comes with double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home should not have excessive energy costs compared with less efficient properties. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, which contribute to its efficiency. No specific energy cost figures are available in the listing.
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 describes the area as "Quiet in general." Another is less positive, calling it "Run-down and old" and mentioning having "seen the filthiest things" over 25 years. A third says "generally it's fine" but notes mould in older houses. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 33 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures come from public sources and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
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 and the soil type being sand. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep at about 110 metres. PLUS is about 500 metres away, and Jumbo and Aldi are both around 680 metres from the home. Albert Heijn is further out at about 1.3 km. In total, there are 22 supermarkets within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Almelo, Centrumplein, about 240 metres away, served by lines 21, 22, 26, 51, 95 and 525. A second stop, Almelo, Boddenstraat / Centrum, is about 490 metres away with lines 23, 24, 64, 66, 81 and 83. Almelo train station is about 645 metres from the home.
