Mekkelholt, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Gruttostraat sits in a quiet residential street in Mekkelholt, Enschede. With 85 m² of living space and a 120 m² plot, it offers a manageable home with a private garden. The asking price of €265,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €471,857, making it the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in the area, a keen price point for this part of Enschede. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Enschede vary widely in price and size.
Mekkelholt is a densely built neighbourhood with a mix of housing: 38% are single-family homes, and 28% are owner-occupied. The area has a young, diverse population, many residents are between 25 and 45, and there are plenty of singles and families with children. With an address density of 2,548 per km², it feels distinctly urban. The Mekkelholt neighbourhood is well served by local amenities, and the atmosphere is lively yet residential.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn and Dirk are both just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Primary school children can walk to Basisschool Menkotoren in a couple of streets, while secondary students have Greijdanus and Het Stedelijk ISK within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike. The municipality of Enschede offers a full range of cultural and recreational facilities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Thoma Post Makelaars Enschede. The energy label is D, which means heating costs are moderate, something to factor into your budget.
Details of this home
Gruttostraat 6, Enschede
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About Gruttostraat 6, Enschede
The asking price of €265,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €471,857, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in Mekkelholt. However, the floor area (85 m²) is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 125 m², and the energy label D is less efficient than much of the local stock. Given these factors, the price is keen relative to the market.
Mekkelholt is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. It has a young population, many singles and families, and a residential feel. The area scores high on address density (2,548 per km²), so it is not a quiet suburb. Amenities like supermarkets, schools, and the train station are all within walking distance.
The train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both 256 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is 529 metres (a five-minute walk), and Lidl is 670 metres. For daily shopping, you have several options within easy walking distance.
Primary school Basisschool Menkotoren is 415 metres away, a couple of streets. Secondary schools Greijdanus and Het Stedelijk ISK are 296 and 363 metres respectively, both within a five-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
The energy label is D. This is a moderate rating, heating and electricity costs will be noticeable but not extreme. In the neighbourhood, 22.2% of homes have label A or better, so this home is less efficient than many others on the market.
With 85 m² of living space, this home is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 125 m². The plot of 120 m² is also modest. It is a compact end-of-terrace house, suitable for a small household.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Mekkelholt