A corner house on a busy road
This corner house on the Bornsestraat sits in 't Wilbert, a neighbourhood on the edge of Hengelo where the city centre is within walking distance. The listing did not state the property type, year of construction or energy label, so those details were missing. At €340,000, the asking price sat 31% below the average last known asking price of €493,400 in the neighbourhood, which put it on the low side compared with other homes in Hengelo. This home has not been online since 14 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this was a single-family corner house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area was listed at 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 91 m². The home has a garden to the rear and side plus a sun terrace facing northwest, and it is fully owned. The agent described the insulation as complete, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the heating ran on a combination boiler with partial underfloor heating. The setting is noted as being on a busy road with an open position.
Life in 't Wilbert
Residents give the 't Wilbert neighbourhood an average score of 6.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Just cosy", adding that it is "cosy here with the family, but there's no doing anything with the neighbours." Another resident notes: "Living there is quite fine because living close to the city is within walking distance." A third review is more critical, describing the neighbourhood as "once so beautiful" but now poorly maintained by the municipality. The neighbourhood has around 2,900 residents, and 55% of the homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around this home. The Aldi is just around the corner, the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and the Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. For schools, KBS de Wheele is a ten-minute walk and Het Twickel College Borne is also a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne, and the pharmacy Apotheek Dutmer is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Hengelo, Achterhoek with line 13 is just around the corner, and Hengelo train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital ZGT Hengelo is also within walking distance, all within the municipality of Hengelo. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a road traffic noise level of 69 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and railway noise of 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low on sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via HOME makelaars.
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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 Bornsestraat 294, Hengelo
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €340,000 was 31% below the average asking price of €493,400 in 't Wilbert. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €398,000, and prices range from €319,000 to €775,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,163, while this home was listed at €3,434 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 99 m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this was a single-family corner house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area was listed at 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 91 m². The home has a garden to the rear and side plus a sun terrace facing northwest, and the volume is 329 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but in this case the agent had not published it, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development could be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates a road traffic noise level of 69 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
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 an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The climate data also shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi is about 740 metres away, the Albert Heijn is about 778 metres away, and the Jumbo is about 1,064 metres away. There are 31 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address, so grocery shopping is well covered in the area.
What schools are close to this home?
KBS de Wheele primary school is about 1,962 metres away, and Het Twickel College Borne secondary school is about 1,998 metres away. Other primary schools within reach include Beekpark at 2,414 metres, Basisschool de Vonder at 2,466 metres, and Flora Basisonderwijs at 3,181 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Hengelo, Achterhoek with line 13, about 318 metres away. There are also stops at Hengelo, Hassinkweg and Hengelo, Slachthuisweg, both with line 51. Hengelo train station is about 1,994 metres away, so the station is within walking distance.
What do residents say about living in 't Wilbert?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.92, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "cosy here with the family, but there's no doing anything with the neighbours." Another notes that "living close to the city is within walking distance." A third review is critical of maintenance and the municipality, so opinions vary.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The agent had not published the property type, year of construction or energy label for this home.
