Homes for sale in Het Inslag-De Kleies, Oldenzaal

Purchase prices in Het Inslag-De Kleies: below the municipal average, but spacious

Het Inslag-De Kleies is a neighbourhood where owner-occupied and rental housing are balanced: 49% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the remaining 51% is rental housing, a large part of which is owned by housing associations. The average WOZ value is €311,000, which is slightly lower than the Oldenzaal average of €333,000. That difference also says something about the type of housing: you will find relatively many spacious ground-floor homes from the 1970s and 1980s here, no compact city apartments. In the past twelve months, 18 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €473,333 and an average floor area of 142 m². The range ran from €329,000 to €875,000, indicating that both starter homes and larger detached houses changed hands. For current asking prices and the current supply of owner-occupied homes in Het Inslag-De Kleies, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Het Inslag-De Kleies: green, cosy and surprisingly well-connected

Those who live in Het Inslag-De Kleies live in a neighbourhood that may not stand out on paper, but offers a lot in practice. Resident Erwin Albertus describes it aptly: "More than a neighbourhood. A feeling of home. Close to all amenities, nature and the city centre within reach. Cosy and convivial, that is De Inslag-De Kleies through and through." On the neighbourhood page of Het Inslag-De Kleies there is an overall score of 9.0 out of 10, based on resident reviews. Accessibility and green spaces even score a perfect 10, and amenities also reach that level.

That high amenities score is not for nothing. The neighbourhood borders the centre of Oldenzaal, meaning the city centre with its shops, restaurants and weekly market is within cycling distance. For daily groceries you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood: supermarkets are within easy reach in the immediate vicinity. Primary schools and a broad school environment are present within the municipality, and via the municipal website of Oldenzaal you can find up-to-date information about education and facilities in the area. Sports enthusiasts can go to several clubs in and around Oldenzaal, and the green spaces in and around the neighbourhood, with walking areas towards the countryside of Twente, explain that green score of 10. Those who want to compare how other neighbourhoods score on amenities can also look at Glinde-Hooiland or Haerbroek-Scholtenhoek.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores excellently. Oldenzaal station offers direct train connections to Hengelo and Enschede, and via the A1 you are quickly on the motorway towards Almelo or the German border. Bus route connections link the neighbourhood with the centre and surrounding areas. The demographic composition shows that the largest group of residents is 65-plus (790 out of 2,510 residents), which partly explains the quiet, convivial atmosphere of the neighbourhood. At the same time, there is a growing group of 25-45-year-olds (490 residents) who are discovering the neighbourhood as an alternative to busier areas. Those who also want to weigh the atmosphere of the city centre can take a look at the Binnenstad of Oldenzaal.

For which buyers is Het Inslag-De Kleies a serious option?

Move-up buyers and seniors feel most at home here: the spacious homes, the tranquillity and the proximity of amenities suit that stage of life well. Starters can get in from around €329,000, but must take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2%) and notary fees. Supply is limited, with 18 sales in the past year, so acting quickly pays off. If buying is not feasible now, check out the rental homes in Het Inslag-De Kleies as a temporary alternative. Also De Meijbree and Zuid-Berghuizen are worth comparing for a broader picture of owner-occupied homes in Oldenzaal.

Searching for an owner-occupied home in Het Inslag-De Kleies: how to use this page

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics in one place, so you not only see what a home costs, but also what it is like to live there. Use the filters at the top for price, floor area and energy label, and compare the neighbourhood with adjacent areas such as Glinde-Hooiland or Haerbroek-Scholtenhoek to make a well-informed choice.