Willemstraat 62A
Binnenstad-Centrum, Hengelo
AreaA bright upper apartment in the heart of Hengelo
This upper apartment sits on the first floor of a 1955 building right in the centre of Hengelo, where the streets are lively and everything you need is close by. With one bedroom and a single floor, it is a compact home that works well for someone starting out or scaling down. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €411,167. For context, apartments in Hengelo are listed at an average of €3,982 per square metre.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. According to the BAG registration the living area is 61 m², while the agent lists 83 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the home is fully owned. The agent notes HR glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be on the lower side. A monthly homeowners' association fee of €150 applies.
Life in Binnenstad Centrum
Binnenstad Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,250 residents, many of them living alone. Across the municipality of Hengelo, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.74 out of 10, based on 34 reviews. One resident says: "For me, it's very nice to live in." Another notes: "It's quite quiet to live, nice neighbours." A third adds: "A snug rural area, despite being close to the motorway, almost never bothered by the noise. Lots of nature and wildlife around us. And friendly neighbours." The reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this neighbourhood specifically. The Binnenstad Centrum neighbourhood has 815 homes, of which 22% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with AH to go and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, KBS de Wheele, is a ten-minute walk, and there is secondary education within walking distance too. Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne is the closest GP, and Apotheek de Vries is just around the corner. Bus stops at De Brink and Thiemsbrug are on your doorstep, served by lines 11, 13, 14, 51 and 65. Hengelo Centraal Station is a five-minute walk, with the train station itself. The municipality of Hengelo covers the wider area. The address-level risk data from Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this home. Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 36 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For pluvial flooding the indication is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Alex Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Willemstraat 62A, Hengelo
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €275,000 is 33% below the average asking price in Binnenstad Centrum, which is €411,167. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,982, while this home is listed at €3,313 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is therefore 'keen' compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is an upper apartment on the first floor. There is a balcony and a roof terrace. The living area is listed as 61 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 83 m². The volume is 274 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes HR glazing and a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or an indication of the value development over the past five years can be given.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to the address-level risk data, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 36 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not a measurement taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the public risk data. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on the building year of 1955 and the local soil conditions, not an inspection of the specific property. No foundation issues are stated in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The climate risk data for this address shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 296 metres, just around the corner. AH to go is at 415 metres and Ekoplaza at 451 metres, both a couple of streets away. Jumbo is at 817 metres and Aldi at 991 metres, both within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Hengelo, De Brink at 192 metres, served by lines 11, 13, 14, 51 and 65. Hengelo, Thiemsbrug is at 239 metres with lines 11, 13, 51 and 65. Hengelo Centraal Station is at 424 metres, with many bus lines and the train station. The train station is a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Hengelo give their living environment an average score of 7.74 out of 10, based on 34 reviews. One resident says: "For me, it's very nice to live in." Another notes: "It's quite quiet to live, nice neighbours." A third adds: "A snug rural area, despite being close to the motorway, almost never bothered by the noise." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically.
