A detached home on a quiet road
Meeuwenweg 12 is a detached house from 1978, set on a quiet road in a residential area of Elsbeek, a neighbourhood in the north of Hengelo. The home sits on a plot of 378 m² and offers a living area of 97 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration records 115 m². With an asking price of €420,000, the price per square metre comes to €4,330 based on the agent's figures. That puts this home on the high side compared with the average of €3,393 per m² for detached houses in Hengelo.
Inside the home
The house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The volume comes to 444 m³. There is a garden at the front, back and side, with the south-facing rear garden accessible via the back alley. An attached brick garage provides parking and storage. The home is in full ownership and is heated by a central heating boiler and an open fireplace.
Life in Elsbeek
Elsbeek is a residential district in the north of Hengelo, home to around 2,150 people. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as "an ordinary working-class neighbourhood" and adds: "For me, it's very nice to live in." Another says: "It's quite quiet to live, nice neighbours." A third resident notes that the area is "very dependent on exactly where you are", mentioning waste nuisance around the Aldi and speeding on some streets, but also says: "I feel safe enough." The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 82% of homes being single-family houses. For more on the area, see the Elsbeek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Aldi is just around the corner, with the Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, KBS de Wheele, is about four kilometres away, while the closest secondary school, Het Twickel College Borne, is a similar distance. The pharmacy, Apotheek Koop BV, is a five-minute walk away in Hengelo. Bus stops on Gerardus Majella and M.A. de Ruyterstraat are within a short walk, served by lines 11, 13 and 65. Hengelo Oost train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Hengelo.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €415,000, as assessed on 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €286,000 to €415,000. At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 48 dB Lden and railway noise at 38 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Twentse Woningmakelaar on Vastgoed Nederland, Pararius, Huispedia and Funda. The listing has been active since 21 August 2026.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Meeuwenweg 12, Hengelo
What is the asking price for this detached house in Elsbeek?
The asking price is €420,000. Based on the agent's stated living area of 97 m², that works out to €4,330 per square metre. In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently on the market is €409,375, with a median of €375,000. The average price per square metre in Elsbeek is €3,393, so this home is priced above the neighbourhood average.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 444 m³. There is a garden at the front, back and side, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. An attached brick garage is also part of the property.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €415,000, as assessed on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €420,000 is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 45%, from €286,000 in 2020 to €415,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is also low, both currently and in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium.
What amenities are nearby?
The Aldi supermarket is 269 metres away, and the Jumbo is at 390 metres. The pharmacy, Apotheek Koop BV, is 476 metres away. The nearest primary school, KBS de Wheele, is about 3.9 kilometres away, and the closest secondary school, Het Twickel College Borne, is around 4 kilometres away. The ZGT Hengelo hospital is 2.5 kilometres from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Hengelo, Gerardus Majella, at 455 metres, served by lines 11, 13 and 65. The stop at M.A. de Ruyterstraat, 529 metres away, is served by lines 13 and 65. Hengelo Oost train station is 882 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This is the least efficient label on the scale, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. In the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes currently on the market have label C, while 12.5% have label A and 12.5% have label B. Only 12.5% of the available homes have a label of D or lower.
How do residents rate living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as "an ordinary working-class neighbourhood" and says it is "very nice to live in". Another notes it is "quite quiet to live" with "nice neighbours". A third resident mentions some issues with waste and speeding but says they "feel safe enough".
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing?
Elsbeek has around 2,150 residents and a housing stock of 948 homes, of which 82% are single-family houses. About 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The average household size is 2.2 people. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 3,025 per square kilometre.
How does the asking price compare with recent sales in the area?
The asking price of €420,000 is above the average sale price in the neighbourhood, which was €355,413 for the 75 homes sold recently. The average time on the market for those sales was 25 days. The asking price also sits 1% above the WOZ value of €415,000. The price per square metre of €4,330 is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,393.
