A semi-detached home with history in 't Wilbert
Bornsestraat 168 is a semi-detached house from 1942, sitting in the 't Wilbert neighbourhood of Hengelo. The home has an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a living area of 177 m² according to the agent, this home is 33% larger than the neighbourhood average of 133 m². The asking price is €469,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Hengelo are listed at various price points.
Inside the home
The agent describes a home with six rooms, five bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over three floors. The total volume is 608 m³. There is a garden at the back (75 m²), plus a front and side garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. A carport and parking space are included. The home is in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation, and the heating is via a central heating boiler. The BAG registration lists a living area of 190 m², while the agent lists 177 m².
Life in 't Wilbert
t 't Wilbert neighbourhood is home to about 2,940 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Just cosy. It's 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 resident expresses frustration about maintenance and social issues, saying: "Our street was once a beautiful street. But ruined completely by certain people." These are personal views, and with only three reviews, they may not reflect the whole neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this home. The nearest supermarket, Aldi, is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the pharmacy Apotheek Dutmer is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Poort van Borne is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Hengelo, 't Wilbert West, is on your doorstep, served by bus line 51. The train station Hengelo is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Hengelo offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €408,000, with a reference date of 2025-01-01. The asking price is 15% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €281,000 to €408,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Elst&co Makelaars and other platforms.
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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.
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About Bornsestraat 168, Hengelo
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €469,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €408,000, which was set on 2025-01-01. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 177 m², is €2,650.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 608 m³. There is a back garden of 75 m², plus a front and side garden, and a carport with parking space. The home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1942, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still low.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the flood risk in 2050 is also low. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not a specific assessment of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 649 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 661 metres away, and Jumbo is 819 metres away. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is KBS de Wheele, about 2.6 km away. There is also a secondary school, Het Twickel College Borne, at a similar distance. Other schools like Beekpark and Basisschool de Vonder are slightly further.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Hengelo, 't Wilbert West, about 245 metres away, served by bus line 51. Another stop, Hengelo, Slachthuisweg, is 298 metres away with the same line. The train station Hengelo is about 1.35 km away.
How has the WOZ value changed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 45%, from €281,000 to €408,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period.
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's cosy with family but there's little interaction with neighbours. Another appreciates the proximity to the city centre. A third expresses concerns about maintenance and social issues.
