De Laares, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Ribbeltsweg sits in a friendly part of Enschede, with a classic 1926 facade and a manageable 110 m² of living space. At €265,000, it is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in De Laares and 45% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €485,958, a keen entry point compared to other semi-detached houses in Enschede.
De Laares is a densely built area with a mix of pre-war and newer homes, mostly terraced or semi-detached. With 2,430 residents and a high address density of 3,879 per km², it feels lively and urban. Many households are singles or couples without children, and the average household size is 2.1. The neighbourhood has a strong owner-occupied share (52%) and a good proportion of families with children. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics. For more context, see the De Laares neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both just around the corner. A couple of streets away, Ekoplaza offers organic options. Primary schools are within easy reach: Openbare Basisschool La Res is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke basisschool De Fontein is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Tienercollege Florès is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.4 km away, so a pleasant stroll or short cycle. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Enschede.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Snelder Zijlstra Makelaars. The energy label is E, which means heating costs are something to budget for, and the house was built in 1926, so it has character but may need some updating.
Details of this home
Ribbeltsweg 5, Enschede
Data from De Laares
Data from De Laares
37 within 5 km
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About Ribbeltsweg 5, Enschede
At €265,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in De Laares and 45% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €485,958. The average price per m² in the area is €3,554, so this house works out at about €2,409 per m², well below that. It is a keen price for a semi-detached house in this part of Enschede.
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low rating, meaning the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with a better label. In De Laares, about 33% of homes have label A or better, while 33% are label D or lower, so this house falls in the less efficient group.
The train station is 1.4 km from the house, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool La Res is 350 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool is 451 metres, and Christelijke basisschool De Fontein is 591 metres. For secondary education, Tienercollege Florès is 729 metres away.
Jumbo and Aldi are both just 238 metres from the house, so daily shopping is very convenient. Ekoplaza is 664 metres away for organic products, and there is another Jumbo at 778 metres.
There are currently 12 homes for sale in De Laares, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €800,000. The average asking price is €485,958, and the median is €459,000. This house is the most affordable option in the neighbourhood.
In the most recent data, there were 64 total crimes reported in De Laares. This is a moderate figure for an urban neighbourhood. The area has a mix of residents and feels lively, but as with any city area, it is worth visiting at different times to get a feel for it.
The plot size is 139 m², which typically includes some outdoor space, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Laares