A grand old house on a busy road
This detached house on the Bornsestraat in Hofkamp Oost, Almelo, dates from 1921 and stands on a plot of 651 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 765 m². With seven rooms spread over two floors, it is a substantial home. The asking price of €675,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price of €309,313. For context, [detached houses in Almelo]( /koopwoningen/almelo/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) are the most expensive property type in the municipality.
What the agent tells us
The agent describes a home with four bedrooms, one bathroom, and a living area of 190 m², while the BAG registration records 231 m². The plot is listed as 765 m² by the agent, against 651 m² in the BAG registration. There is a garden to the rear of 350 m², plus a front and side garden, and a balcony. The property has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership. It is situated on a busy road, according to the agent.
Life in Hofkamp Oost
Hofkamp Oost is a small neighbourhood with about 1,135 residents, where more than half of households are single-person. 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 notes: "generally it's fine," though they add that old houses can have mould. A third resident, who has lived there for 25 years, describes the area as "Run-down and old." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see [the Hofkamp Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/hofkamp-oost-almelo/ ).
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: PLUS is just around the corner, and Lidl, Jumbo, and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Primary schools De Windhoek and De Heemde are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Florijn, and Service Apotheek de Kolk Almelo is the closest pharmacy. Bus line 51 stops at Almelo, Violierstraat, a couple of streets away, and Almelo de Riet station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Almelo offers these amenities within easy reach, as described on [the municipality of Almelo]( /gemeente/almelo/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, while railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the soil type (sand) and the pre-1970 construction year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Plaggemars Makelaars o.g. and Plaggemars Makelaars o.g. on Funda.
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About Bornsestraat 98, Almelo
What does the asking price of €675,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €309,313, which is 118% above that average. This is the most expensive of the eight homes currently for sale in Hofkamp Oost. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 190 m², is €3,553, which is 6% above the neighbourhood average per square metre.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 736 m³. The living area is listed as 190 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 231 m². The plot is 765 m² according to the agent, and 651 m² in the BAG registration.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does mention that the home has double glazing, which helps, but the label itself indicates poor energy performance. There is no information about other insulation measures.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is based on the soil type, which is sand, and the fact that the house was built before 1970, specifically in 1921. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are available.
How noisy is it at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard of 50 dB Lden. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 respectively, and are area-level indications. The agent also notes that the home is situated on a busy road.
What supermarkets are nearby?
PLUS is the nearest supermarket, at about 400 metres, which is just around the corner. Lidl is at 604 metres, and Jumbo and Aldi are both at 727 metres. Coop is at 839 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Windhoek, at 245 metres, followed by De Heemde at 323 metres. Basisschool St Egbertus is at 635 metres, and Openbare Basisschool de Kubus at 714 metres. There is also a special education school, De Rietpluim, at 750 metres. All are within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 51 stops at Almelo, Violierstraat, about 317 metres away, and at Almelo, Geraniumstraat, about 377 metres away. Bus lines 21, 22, and 26 stop at Almelo, De Wingerd, at 812 metres. The nearest train station is Almelo de Riet, at 941 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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 notes: "generally it's fine," but mentions mould in old houses. A third, who has lived there for 25 years, describes the area as "Run-down and old." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Hofkamp Oost.
