Homes for sale in Hengelo, Bronckhorst
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Hengelo. On this page, you can see which properties are currently for sale, what the asking prices are, and how long homes are on the market on average.
House prices in Hengelo: well above the WOZ value
Hengelo (municipality of Bronckhorst) is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: about 70% of the more than 3,700 homes are owned, compared to 30% rented. The average WOZ value is €396,000, which is slightly below the municipal average of Bronckhorst (€419,000). Yet actual transaction prices are much higher. In the past twelve months, 36 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €826,222. The range was wide: from €315,000 to €1,690,000, with an average living area of 152 m². This indicates that the supply is varied, but the emphasis is clearly on larger, detached homes and rural estates. Apartments are hardly found in Hengelo. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page.
Living in Hengelo: rural character with a close-knit community
Hengelo in the Achterhoek is a village that sets its own pace. It is not a commuter neighbourhood with anonymous new-build streets, but a community where people know and greet each other. Residents rate the village a 7.7 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. Coen de Jong describes it as "a neat, quiet neighbourhood with friendly people who greet each other and help each other when needed." That mutual involvement clearly stands out. The scores for community (8.5) and green space (9.0) confirm that picture. The rural area around Hengelo offers plenty of cycling and walking paths through the Achterhoek landscape, and the surroundings of Verspreide huizen Hengelo en Noordink show how rural living literally begins at your doorstep. To be fair: the safety score (6.0) and the cleanliness score (6.5) are somewhat lower. Coen also notes a recent hygiene issue: "For a few months now, you come across rats, never seen before." That is a point of attention that the municipality should have on its radar.
For daily groceries, you don't need to leave Hengelo: the village has a supermarket, a number of local shops and eateries on the Markt. For a larger shopping offer, a hospital or cinema, you drive to Doetinchem (about 15 kilometres) or Zutphen (about 20 kilometres). Accessibility by car is good via the N314 and N317. Public transport is limited, as in many Achterhoek villages: there are bus connections, but having your own transport is practically indispensable. Residents give accessibility an 8.0, indicating that they manage well in daily practice. Primary schools are present in the village (education score: 7.0); for secondary education, children rely on surrounding towns. Sports clubs, including football and tennis, are active in the village and contribute to social cohesion. More about the character of the village, all resident figures and the full neighbourhood data can be found on the neighbourhood page of Hengelo.
Anyone considering buying in Hengelo would do well to also explore the surrounding hamlets. Keijenborg and Veldhoek are in the same municipality and offer similar rural living environments. For those looking a bit broader in Bronckhorst, they can also look at Zelhem, Vorden or Steenderen as alternatives with their own character. More about the municipality as a whole can be read on the page of Bronckhorst, or directly on the website of the municipality of Bronckhorst.
For which buyers is Hengelo a good match?
Living in Hengelo mainly appeals to movers and those aged 45 and over who seek peace, space and a sense of community over urban convenience. The average purchase price of over €826,000 makes this not a starter market. Starters who still want to buy in the region would be better off looking at the broader supply of homes for sale in Bronckhorst. In addition to the purchase price, take into account transfer tax (2% for non-starters), notary costs and possible renovation costs for older properties. For those not yet ready to buy, they can also check out the rental homes in Hengelo as an intermediate step.
Searching for a home to buy in Hengelo via Buurtje.nl
Buurtje.nl combines the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only know what a home costs but also what it is really like to live there. At the top of this page, view the current homes for sale in Hengelo, filtered by price, area or energy label. Want to compare? Then also look at Hummelo en Keppel or the Verspreide huizen Zuidelijk bosgebied as alternatives in the region.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to buy a house in Hengelo (Bronckhorst)?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Hengelo was €826,222, with an average living area of 152 m². The cheapest sold property was €315,000, the most expensive €1,690,000. The supply mainly consists of larger detached houses and rural estates, which makes the averages relatively high.
What is the WOZ value of homes in Hengelo?
The average WOZ value in Hengelo is €396,000. That is slightly below the municipal average of Bronckhorst, which is €419,000. In practice, actual selling prices are significantly higher than the WOZ value, as also shown by recent transaction figures.
What types of homes are for sale in Hengelo?
Hengelo is a rural village in the Achterhoek where the supply mainly consists of detached houses, farmhouses and rural estates. Buying an apartment in Hengelo is hardly possible; the village has virtually no apartment market. Those looking for space and their own plot are in the right place here.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Hengelo?
When buying a home in Hengelo, as a non-first-time buyer you pay 2% transfer tax on the purchase price. In addition, there are notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, usually between €1,500 and €3,000. Also allow for valuation costs, any structural survey and the costs of a buying agent. For older properties in the Achterhoek, a structural survey is certainly recommended.
How is the accessibility if you want to live in Hengelo?
Hengelo is easily accessible by car via the N314 and N317, with Doetinchem about 15 kilometres away and Zutphen about 20 kilometres away. Public transport is available via bus connections, but in practice a car is almost indispensable in this rural village. Residents rate the accessibility at 8.0 out of 10, indicating that they manage well with it in daily life.
Overall a neat, quiet neighbourhood with friendly people who greet each other and help each other when needed. Hygiene is a minor issue; for a few months now you encounter rats, never seen before that.
Auto-translated to English by AII think I live in a very nice neighbourhood, and there is a very good community. The only downside to this place is the accessibility. I'm a student who still lives at home and I use public transport a lot, but the bus stops (and certainly stations) are far away from me. Without a car, it's quite difficult to get far. I hope that in the future there will be more bus stops in the area and that the connections will improve.
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