Oikos, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Ikaroslaan sits in a quiet, green part of Enschede. With 179 m² of living space and a 313 m² plot, it is considerably larger than most homes in the neighbourhood. The price of €650,000 is well above the local average of €371,800, reflecting the extra space and the energy-efficient A label. For comparison, detached houses in Enschede typically command a premium.
Oikos is a residential area built around 2000, with almost exclusively single-family homes and a high proportion of owner-occupied properties. The streets are leafy and quiet, and the population includes many families with children. The neighbourhood has a low urbanity level, so it feels spacious and green. The Oikos neighbourhood has a strong community feel, though no resident reviews are available to illustrate this further.
Daily errands are easy: the nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just under a kilometre away, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For primary schools, CBS Ouverture is about 700 metres away, and obs Glanerbrug-Zuid is similarly close. The train station is 1.8 km away, making commutes to Enschede or Germany straightforward. Parks and green spaces are within walking distance, and the municipality of Enschede offers further amenities a short drive away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Snelder Zijlstra Makelaars.
Details of this home
Ikaroslaan 31, Enschede
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About Ikaroslaan 31, Enschede
The asking price is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €371,800, but this home is also 50% larger than the typical Oikos property (179 m² vs 119 m²) and has an A energy label. The price per square metre works out at about €3,631, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,148. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the extra space and efficiency.
Oikos is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood built around 2000. Almost all homes are single-family houses, and most are owner-occupied. The area has a low urbanity level, meaning plenty of green space and a calm atmosphere. The population includes many families with children, and the streets are safe and well-maintained.
The closest supermarket is Jumbo, about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 1.1 km away, and PLUS is 1.7 km. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy walking or cycling distance.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: CBS Ouverture (700 m), obs Glanerbrug-Zuid (750 m), and Basisschool de Troubadour (820 m). Secondary schools are further away, about 4 km, so a bike or car is needed for older children.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. All homes in the neighbourhood also have label A, so the area is well-insulated and modern.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives direct connections to Enschede and beyond.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oikos