Sientje van Houtenlaan 25
’t Zwering, Enschede
A spacious family home in 't Zwering
Tucked away on a quiet road in the residential 't Zwering neighbourhood, this detached house from 1998 offers a calm setting in Enschede. With a living area of 155 m² according to the agent, and a plot of 443 m², there is plenty of room to spread out. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently 5 detached houses for sale in Enschede, with an average asking price of €602,400.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a spacious family home with 7 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The home has a volume of 624 m³. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by district heating, with partial underfloor heating. The BAG registration lists a living area of 170 m², while the agent's listing states 155 m². The BAG plot is 396 m², whereas the agent lists 443 m².
Life in 't Zwering
Residents give the neighbourhood a remarkable average score of 9.17, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 32 years, says: "Nice social environment, where people greet each other and talk to each other!" Another adds: "We have a neighbourhood where you feel safe, where children feel at home and can also play freely." The neighbourhood has around 2,000 inhabitants, with a mix of ages. It is a residential area where people appreciate the green gardens and the quiet, safe streets. You can read more about the 't Zwering neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Triangel is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Het Stedelijk Zwering is just around the corner. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Eudokia is a couple of streets away, with the BENU Apotheek Het Stadsveld nearby. Bus line 4 stops at Enschede, Marie de Roodelaan on your doorstep. The train station Enschede is a ten-minute drive. This is all within the municipality of Enschede.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €596,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €426,000 to €596,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from rail traffic 24 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Twentehuis.
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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 Sientje van Houtenlaan 25, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €725,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €596,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €426,000 to €596,000.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this is a detached family home with 7 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The home has a volume of 624 m³. The agent lists a living area of 155 m², while the BAG registration states 170 m². The plot is 443 m² according to the agent, and 396 m² according to the BAG registration.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
The agent states that the home has roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by district heating, with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
What do residents say about the 't Zwering neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 9.17, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice social environment, where people greet each other and talk to each other!" Another mentions: "We have a neighbourhood where you feel safe, where children feel at home and can also play freely." A third resident describes it as a "Quiet and safe" neighbourhood with a mix of old and young.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn is 576 metres away, and the Aldi is 582 metres away. For primary education, De Triangel is 297 metres away, and ojbs Het Palet is 388 metres away. Secondary school Het Stedelijk Zwering is 288 metres away, and Bonhoeffer College Bruggertstraat is 892 metres away.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus line 4 stops at Enschede, Marie de Roodelaan, which is 120 metres away. There are also stops at Enschede, Ferdinand Bolstraat (258 metres) and Enschede, Fre Cohenlaan (281 metres), both served by bus line 4. The nearest train station is Enschede, at 2.8 kilometres.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from rail traffic 24 dB Lden, both below the noise standard.
What are the climate risk indications for this address?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. Flood risk is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home.
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €725,000 is 20% above the average asking price of €602,400 in the 't Zwering neighbourhood. The price per m² is €4,677 based on the agent's listing, compared to a neighbourhood average of €3,868 per m². The price verdict is that the asking price is on the high side.





