A semi-detached house with a story
This 1935 semi-detached house on Nicolaasstraat 18 sits in Berflo Es Noord, a residential part of Hengelo where the streets are lined with pre-war homes. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 17% below the average asking price of €361,935. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,449, while this home is listed at €2,857 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you're weighing up your options, it's worth seeing how this price compares with other [semi-detached houses in Hengelo]( /koopwoningen/hengelo/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/).
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 426 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 105 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 square metres. The plot measures 181 square metres in both sources. There's a rear garden of 108 square metres facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and sits in a residential setting.
Life in Berflo Es Noord
Residents of the wider Berflo Es district give their area an average score of 6.75 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident appreciates the location: "The location and accessibility are very nice. Close to the centre and station. If you walk towards the east or south, you'll soon come across meadows and woods." Another mentions the downsides: "There's quite a lot of litter everywhere, especially at and around the collection points." A third notes that "renovations in the neighbourhood are good but invest more in shops." The neighbourhood itself has around 3,585 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what this part of Hengelo offers, [the Berflo Es Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/berflo-es-noord-hengelo/) page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Berflo-Es BV, is just around the corner, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Nettorama is on your doorstep, with Lidl just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools are a bit further. Public transport is handy: bus stops on Berfloweg, Heraklesstraat and Hegemansweg are all within a five-minute walk, served by lines 10 and 810. Hengelo train station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital ZGT Hengelo is a short drive. The wider [municipality of Hengelo]( /gemeente/hengelo/) offers further amenities and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €300,000, and the asking price is virtually equal to this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €192,000 to €300,000. As for the address itself, area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 45 dB Lden and railway noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is currently medium and expected to remain medium by 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VIP Advies 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Nicolaasstraat 18, Hengelo
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €300,000 is 17% below the average asking price in Berflo Es Noord, which is €361,935. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,449, while this home is listed at €2,857 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 105 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 square metres. The plot measures 181 square metres. There is a rear garden of 108 square metres facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €300,000. The asking price is virtually equal to this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €192,000 to €300,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 45 dB Lden, and railway noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These figures come from public risk data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1935. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular property.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is currently medium and expected to remain medium by 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Nettorama, about 429 metres away, followed by Lidl at 566 metres, Jumbo at 739 metres, Aldi at 746 metres, and SPAR express at 762 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride from the home.
What schools are in the area?
Within five kilometres, there are several schools, including CBS de Zevenster and KBS de Wheele for primary education, and Zone.college vmbo Enschede and Het Twickel College Borne for secondary education. The nearest primary school is about 4.9 kilometres away, and the nearest secondary school is about 4.6 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Hengelo, Berfloweg at 340 metres, Hengelo, Heraklesstraat at 395 metres, and Hengelo, Hegemansweg at 461 metres, all served by lines 10 and 810. Hengelo train station is about 984 metres away, making it a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the Berflo Es district give an average score of 6.75 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident appreciates the location and accessibility, noting the proximity to the centre and station, and the nearby meadows and woods. Others mention litter and issues with young people on fatbikes, while another notes a lack of clothing shops and a limited sense of community.
