A detached house with character in Roombeek-Roomveldje
On Mekkelholtsweg 60 in Enschede stands a detached house from 1905, a home with a long history in the Roombeek-Roomveldje neighbourhood. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €542,308. This home is one of the [detached houses in Enschede]( /koopwoningen/enschede/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
The house offers 4 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 123 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 114 m². The plot measures 220 m² according to the BAG, but the agent states 402 m². There is a garden at the rear (233 m²) and a front garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via the back alley. The house has an integrated garage and is in full ownership. There is no insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. The energy label is D.
Roombeek-Roomveldje
Roombeek-Roomveldje is a neighbourhood where about 4,365 people live, and the average household size is 2.0. Residents of the district give an average score of 8.05, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another resident notes: "It's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light." The reviews reflect the district, not this specific street. For more context, see [the Roombeek-Roomveldje neighbourhood]( /buurt/roombeek-roomveldje-enschede/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Roombeek is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Het Stedelijk ISK are on your doorstep. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Tienen, is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Enschede Noord, is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Enschede, Dr. J. van Damstraat, is on your doorstep with line 2, and Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within [the municipality of Enschede]( /gemeente/enschede/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €339,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 21%, from €281,000 to €339,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 22 dB Lden, not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Elst&co Makelaars.
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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 Mekkelholtsweg 60, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €339,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and reflects the value at that reference date, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €542,308.
What is the layout of this house?
The house has 4 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 123 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 114 m². There is a garden at the rear (233 m²) and a front garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via the back alley. The house also has an integrated garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label is less efficient than the most efficient labels, so energy costs are likely to be higher compared to homes with better labels. The house has no insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. The label is a fact, not a judgement on the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1905, which is a fact about the construction year, but no conclusions about the foundation condition should be drawn from it.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool Roombeek is a five-minute walk, and the GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Tienen, is a couple of streets away. The nearest bus stop, Enschede, Dr. J. van Damstraat, is on your doorstep with line 2, and Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.05, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another notes: "It's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light." These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 21%, from €281,000 to €339,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 22 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
