Markelo, Hof van Twente
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Molenstraat 1A sits in the heart of Markelo, a village with a friendly, relaxed feel. With 153 m² of living space and a 253 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €475,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €524,600, making it a good-value option among semi-detached houses in Hof van Twente.
Markelo is a village with about 3,770 residents, where families and older couples make up a large share of the population. The neighbourhood has a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it's quiet and green. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the village is known for its community feel. The mix of housing is mostly owner-occupied (70%) and single-family homes (86%), which matches the character of this semi-detached house.
Your daily routine here is easy: the PLUS and Dirk supermarkets are just around the corner, so grabbing bread or groceries takes minutes. For school runs, Basisschool de Zwaluw is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool de Welp is a five-minute walk. The village centre with a restaurant and library is also within walking distance. The municipality Hof van Twente offers a mix of countryside and local amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including De Keujer Makelaars.
Details of this home
Molenstraat 1A, Markelo
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About Molenstraat 1A, Markelo
The asking price of €475,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €524,600 and the median of €540,000. Given the 153 m² floor area and 253 m² plot, the price per m² (€3,105) is also lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,615. This makes it a keenly priced option in Markelo.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age (built in 1973). In the neighbourhood, about 29% of homes have label C, while 50% have A or better. Label C means reasonable insulation, but you may want to consider further improvements to reduce energy costs.
The nearest train station is 7.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car or bike to reach it, or take a bus from the village.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Zwaluw (370 m) and Basisschool de Welp (537 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.4 km away, so a longer commute is needed.
Markelo has a high proportion of families: about 35% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.3. The area is quiet (low urbanity) and has plenty of green space nearby, though the nearest park is 4.9 km away.
In the past year, there were 48 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood, which is low for a village of this size. The area feels safe and is popular with families and older residents.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Markelo