A semi-detached house with history in Enschede
On Emmastraat 136 in the Horstlanden-Stadsweide neighbourhood, this semi-detached house from 1908 combines a century of character with a spot right in the city. The home sits in a lively part of Enschede, where the centre and the residential streets meet. The asking price is €425,000. For context, the average asking price for a home in the neighbourhood is €383,750, and the average price per m² is €3,835. If you are curious about the wider market, you can compare with other semi-detached houses in Enschede.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 524 m³. The living area is listed as 148 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 166 m². The plot is given as 137 m² by the agent, against 106 m² in the BAG registration. The garden is a back garden of 28 m², facing north and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, with roof insulation, double glazing and HR+ glazing, and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in Horstlanden-Stadsweide
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.95, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with." Another adds: "The neighbourhood is very friendly and tidy. Many new buildings are being built for students and first-time buyers! Everything is very close by, which is super convenient." A third resident, who runs a shop in the city centre, is more critical: "It is certainly not a pleasure to be a small independent business in a city like Enschede where there is only room for large worthless chains." The neighbourhood has around 3,400 residents, and a large share of them live alone. For more on the area, have a look at the Horstlanden-Stadsweide neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Vons is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Veldpoort is just around the corner. For groceries, Aldi is just around the corner, with AH to go and Lidl a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Prinseschool, is just around the corner. Public transport is close too: the bus stop Enschede, MST Haaksbergerstraat, a couple of streets away, is served by lines 1, 2, 5, 73, 74 and 506. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Medisch Spectrum Twente is also a couple of streets away. All of this sits within the municipality of Enschede.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €373,000, and the asking price is 14% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €231,000 to €373,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. The climate indications for the area are medium for pluvial flooding at heavy rain, low for current flood risk and heat stress, and medium for heat stress by 2050. 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 on Funda.
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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 Emmastraat 136, Enschede
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €373,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €231,000 to €373,000. The price per m², based on the agent's living area of 148 m², is €2,872.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 148 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 166 m². The plot is given as 137 m² by the agent, against 106 m² in the BAG registration. There is a back garden of 28 m², facing north and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs, though not as low as with more efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing and HR+ glazing, which can help keep the home warm. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is based on the sandy soil and the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1908. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for the area include medium pluvial flooding at heavy rain and low current flood risk.
What amenities are close to Emmastraat 136?
The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Vons is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Veldpoort is just around the corner. For groceries, Aldi is just around the corner, with AH to go and Lidl a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Prinseschool, is just around the corner. The hospital Medisch Spectrum Twente is also a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Enschede, MST Haaksbergerstraat, a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 2, 5, 73, 74 and 506. There are also stops at Veldkampstraat and Volkspark within a short walk. Enschede train station is about 633 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local and national rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.95, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities, there are many different family compositions and the residents are approachable and pleasant to interact with." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is very friendly and tidy. Many new buildings are being built for students and first-time buyers!" A third resident, who runs a shop, is critical of the city centre's development.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 148 m², which is 44% larger than the neighbourhood average of 103 m². The BAG registration records 166 m², which would be even larger. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,835, while this home is listed at €2,872 per m² based on the agent's figure. The asking price of €425,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €383,750.
