A detached house on Rietstraat
This detached house from 1928 sits in the Boomplaats neighbourhood of Almelo, a part of the Ossenkoppelerhoek district. With 122 m² of living space according to the BAG registration and 119 m² according to the agent, the home offers a comfortable footprint on a plot that the BAG records as 266 m² while the agent lists 327 m². The asking price of €399,500 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €345,400. For context, detached houses in Almelo give a sense of what is available in the wider market.
Inside the home
The house has six rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors with a volume of 430 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 41 m² plus a side garden, both accessible from the back, and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold and, according to the agent, fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation plus secondary glazing. Heating comes from a combination of a central heating boiler, a pellet stove and partial underfloor heating.
Life in Boomplaats
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.34, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood with friendly and considerate people, while another appreciates the quiet atmosphere and the convenience of nearby shops, though they mention that bikes and scooters are sometimes stolen at night and rubbish can be left around the bins. A third resident, who has lived here for 25 years, speaks of having seen some unpleasant things. The neighbourhood itself has around 935 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The Boomplaats neighbourhood is where this home is located.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool St Egbertus is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest secondary school, Zone.college vmbo Almelo, is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Groenewold is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek de Kolk is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Rembrandtveld and Schoolstraat, served by lines 21, 22 and 98, are close by, and Almelo de Riet train station is on your doorstep. The municipality of Almelo covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €276,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 45% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €178,000 to €276,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 38 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and current heat stress are all low, while heat stress in 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Weusthuis Makelaardij.
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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 Rietstraat 277, Almelo
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €399,500 is 16% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €345,400. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €3,357, which is 6% higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,175 per m². These figures come from the current listings in the area and give a sense of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of the house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 430 m³. The living area is listed as 122 m² in the BAG registration and 119 m² by the agent. Outside, there is a rear garden of 41 m² plus a side garden, and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €276,000. The asking price of €399,500 is 45% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €178,000 in 2020 to €276,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data at the address level, the road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public data at the area level, not an inspection of the property. The home was built in 1928, which is a fact about its age, but the foundation indication comes from the broader area data rather than a specific survey of this house.
What are the climate risk indications for this area?
For this address, the indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and current heat stress are all low. The indication for heat stress in 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, meaning they describe the broader area rather than this specific property. They are not predictions for the home itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 938 metres, followed by a Jumbo and an Aldi at about 974 metres. An Albert Heijn is at about 1,089 metres. These distances mean the daily grocery run is a short walk or bike ride away, with several options to choose from within a kilometre or so.
What schools are near this property?
The nearest school is De Rietpluim, a special education school at about 419 metres. For primary education, Basisschool St Egbertus is at about 745 metres, and Openbare Basisschool de Kubus at about 888 metres. The nearest secondary school is Zone.college vmbo Almelo at about 601 metres. All are within walking distance.
How close is public transport?
The nearest bus stop is Almelo, Rembrandtveld, at about 377 metres, served by lines 21, 22 and 98. Another stop, Almelo, Schoolstraat, is at about 584 metres with lines 21, 22 and 26. The nearest train station is Almelo de Riet at about 285 metres, which is within easy walking distance.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.34 based on three reviews. One resident calls it a cosy neighbourhood with friendly people, while another mentions it is quiet but notes issues with bike theft and rubbish around bins. A third, who has lived there for 25 years, describes having seen some unpleasant things. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
