Homes for sale in Ruwenbos, Enschede

House prices and market figures for Ruwenbos, Enschede

Ruwenbos is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 87% of the more than 540 homes are owner-occupied, only 13% are rental properties. This makes it one of the most owner-dominated neighbourhoods in the district Boswinkel - Stadsveld. The average WOZ value is €423,000, which is significantly above the district average of €249,000 and also well above the Enschede average of €284,000. Ruwenbos thus belongs to the more expensive segments of the city.

In the past twelve months, thirteen homes changed hands, with an average sale price of €506,538. The range ran from €339,000 to €745,000, indicating that the supply is varied but also that the upper end of the market is well represented here. With an average living area of 138 m², this works out to a price per square metre of approximately €3,670. That is steep, but fits the type of spacious single-family homes that dominate here. Apartments are scarce; detached and semi-detached houses are the norm. At the top of this page, view the current supply and the average asking price at this moment.

Living in Ruwenbos, Enschede

Ruwenbos is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the southwest side of Enschede, built in the 1970s and 1980s. The neighbourhood consists mainly of spacious semi-detached and detached houses, often with large gardens and wide tree-lined streets. It is the kind of neighbourhood where children play outside, people walk their dogs in the nearby wooded strips, and the peace is palpable on weekday mornings. This is also reflected in the population composition: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, families with children are the most common household type, and almost half of the residents are married. Ruwenbos thus has a pronounced family and move-up buyer character.

For daily shopping, the neighbourhood relies on facilities in the immediate vicinity. Winkelcentrum Wesselerbrink is a short bike ride away and offers a wide range of supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn. Shops are also accessible in the direction of Stadsveld. Primary schools in the area serve the younger residents, and several secondary schools in Enschede are easily accessible. The neighbourhood is well equipped for sports: tennis clubs, a football club, and recreational cycling and walking routes through the adjacent Boekelerbeekgebied make the area attractive for active residents.

In terms of accessibility, Ruwenbos is reasonably self-sufficient for those with a car. Via the Hengelosestraat and the connection to the N35 and A35, you are quickly on the motorway towards Almelo or Hengelo. The centre of Enschede can be reached by bike in about twenty minutes, by car in about ten minutes. Bus services run towards the centre and Enschede station, although frequency is limited outside peak hours. Those who use public transport daily should best take this into account.

Residents appreciate Ruwenbos mainly for its peace, space, and green surroundings. On the neighbourhood main page of Ruwenbos you will find extensive resident experiences and scores per category. One resident describes the neighbourhood as: "A quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery, nice for families with children. The houses are large and the streets are wide, you really have space here." Criticisms sometimes concern the limited walking distance to shops and the fact that you take the car for almost everything. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Boswinkel-De Braker or Stadsveld-Zuid, Ruwenbos is greener and quieter, but also more expensive and less centrally located.

Is a home for sale in Ruwenbos right for you?

Ruwenbos mainly attracts move-up buyers and established families who are looking for space and are willing to pay a higher price for it. With an average sale price of over €500,000, buying a home in Ruwenbos is virtually out of reach for first-time buyers, unless smaller homes become available at the lower end of the range. Seniors who already live in the neighbourhood can age here comfortably thanks to the peace and the single-storey possibilities in some homes, but the supply is limited. The number of homes sold per year is low (thirteen in the past twelve months), so anyone wanting to buy in Ruwenbos must be patient and able to act quickly. Overbidding is not unusual in this segment. Those who want more choice or have a lower budget can also look at the housing market in Cromhoffsbleek-Kotman or search more broadly via the overview of homes for sale in Enschede. Considering renting as an intermediate step? Then check out the rental properties in Ruwenbos, although the supply there is limited given the low rental percentage.

What residents say about Ruwenbos

Residents rate Ruwenbos predominantly positively. The highest scores go to safety, the green surroundings, and the atmosphere on the street. Lower scores are given to facilities within walking distance and the connection to public transport. One resident writes: "Lovely quiet neighbourhood, the neighbours know each other and there is lots of greenery. For daily shopping you do have to drive a bit, but I accept that." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Ruwenbos.

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