A quiet spot in Zeven Bosjes
This semi-detached house on De Olijflijster 15 sits in the Zeven Bosjes neighbourhood of Almelo, a residential area where the streets are calm and the setting is green. The home was built in 1992 and has an energy label C. With a price of €469,000, the asking price is 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €577,944. That puts this home on the keen side compared with other semi-detached houses in Almelo.
The home itself
The house offers 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 145 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 120 m². The plot measures 313 m². Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 121 m², facing west and accessible via the back alley. A brick garage and a carport are attached, and there is a balcony. The home is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating comes from a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The setting is described as alongside a park, on a quiet road, in a residential area, with an unobstructed view.
Life in Zeven Bosjes
Zeven Bosjes is a small neighbourhood with about 1,185 residents, and most homes here were built between 1990 and 2010. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.54, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another notes: "It is a very nice and good street but number 11 of the fuut has ruined the whole street. Unfortunately we have to look for another address for our peace and quiet." A third resident describes the area as "Cozy except for one person." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this street. For more on the area, see the Zeven Bosjes neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are more supermarkets within a short drive, including SPAR express and PLUS. For primary education, De Huve and De Stapvoorde are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Schoenmakers, and the Poliklinische Apotheek ZGT Almelo is nearby, as is the ZGT Almelo hospital. For public transport, bus stops Almelo, De Hop and Almelo, De Kolibrie are within a five-minute walk, served by lines 21 and 22. The nearest train station is Almelo de Riet, about 2.9 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Almelo covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €416,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €269,000 to €416,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, and heat stress is currently low, though it is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Team Sanders Makelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 De Olijflijster 15, Almelo
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €469,000 is 19% below the average asking price in Zeven Bosjes, which is €577,944. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is also €469,000, so this home sits right at the median. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €3,908, compared with a neighbourhood average of €3,610 per m².
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has 4 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is given as 145 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 120 m². The plot is 313 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 121 m² facing west, plus a balcony. A brick garage and a carport are attached.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €416,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €269,000 in 2020 to €416,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 19 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the 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 based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No foundation issues are indicated for this location.
What are the climate risks for this area?
Area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the area around the address, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 750 metres away, with SPAR express and PLUS within a couple of kilometres. For primary education, De Huve and De Stapvoorde are both around 700 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Schoenmakers, and the pharmacy and hospital are both at ZGT Almelo, about 1.1 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops Almelo, De Hop and Almelo, De Kolibrie are both about 500 metres away, served by bus lines 21 and 22. The nearest train station is Almelo de Riet, approximately 2.9 km from the home. These connections link the neighbourhood to the wider Almelo area.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.54, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Quiet in general." Another mentions: "It is a very nice and good street but number 11 of the fuut has ruined the whole street." A third describes the area as "Cozy except for one person." These reviews reflect the district, not just this street.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating.
