tormentil 3
De Essen, Oldenzaal
AreaA calm spot in De Essen
Tucked away on a quiet road in the residential neighbourhood of De Essen, this semi-detached house from 1982 offers a peaceful setting while still being part of a lively community. The home sits in Oldenzaal, a town where residents give their surroundings a solid 8.4 out of 10. With an energy label A, this is an efficient home. The asking price of €539,000 is on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Oldenzaal.
A spacious family home
Inside, you will find five rooms spread over two floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area measures 163 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 173 m². The plot is 276 m². The home has a front garden and a back garden of 65 m², which is accessible from the rear. It comes with roof insulation and double glazing, a central heating boiler, and you own the property outright. The volume of the home is 609 m³.
Life in De Essen
De Essen is a neighbourhood with around 4,450 residents, and about 42% of households include children. Residents across the municipality of Oldenzaal give their living environment an average score of 8.4, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "We have everything close by, shops etcetera. We really enjoy living here. The view we have, people who come here all say what a fantastic place you live in." Another adds: "Close to all amenities, nature and the city centre within reach. Cosy and friendly." The reviews describe a friendly, sociable area with a mix of activity and curiosity from the people who live there. This is a neighbourhood where social contacts seem to come naturally, according to those who live in the municipality of Oldenzaal.
Daily life and getting around
For your daily groceries, PLUS is just around the corner, with Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Esch is a couple of streets away, and Drieeenheidsschool is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk H.E. Dunk is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Schepers is a bit further. Bus line 66 stops at Oldenzaal, Wkc De Essen on your doorstep, and line 64 at Oldenzaal, Oude Postweg. The train station in Oldenzaal is about 2 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €468,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €293,000 to €468,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard, and railway noise is 21 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KockvanBenthem Makelaars.
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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 tormentil 3, Oldenzaal
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of the home is €468,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €539,000 is 15% above this value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 60%, from €293,000 to €468,000.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has five rooms spread over two floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 163 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 173 m². The plot measures 276 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 65 m², accessible from the rear. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The home also has roof insulation and double glazing, which help keep the home warm. The energy label is based on the official registration and reflects the energy performance of the home.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
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 from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The indication gives a general picture of the area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 for road traffic and 2023 for railway noise. They are area-level indications and do not reflect an actual measurement at the property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
PLUS is just around the corner at about 300 metres, making it easy to pop out for groceries. Jumbo is about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also Aldi and Lidl within about a kilometre. In total, there are nine supermarkets within five kilometres of the home, so you have plenty of choice for your daily shopping.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Esch is about 560 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Drieeenheidsschool is about 830 metres away. For secondary education, Twents Carmel College at Potskampstraat is about 1.2 km away. There are 15 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 66 stops at Oldenzaal, Wkc De Essen, about 230 metres from the home, and at Oldenzaal, Nachtschade, about 390 metres away. Bus line 64 stops at Oldenzaal, Oude Postweg, about 380 metres away. The nearest train station is Oldenzaal, about 2.1 km from the home, which connects you to the wider rail network.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Oldenzaal give their living environment an average score of 8.4 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "We have everything close by, shops etcetera. We really enjoy living here." Another describes it as "close to all amenities, nature and the city centre within reach. Cosy and friendly." The reviews mention a friendly, sociable atmosphere with social contacts among neighbours.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €3,307, based on the agent's listed living area of 163 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,078. The home is priced 7% above the neighbourhood average per m². The overall asking price of €539,000 is 48% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €363,750.
