A 1929 semi-detached house in Enschede
This 1929 semi-detached house on Wethouder Elhorststraat 36 sits in the Boswinkel-De Braker neighbourhood of Enschede. With a living area of 111 m² according to the BAG registration and 101 m² according to the agent, the home offers five rooms and four bedrooms across two floors. The asking price of €395,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, and it is 15% above the average asking price of €344,893 in the area. For context, semi-detached houses in Enschede vary widely in price.
The home itself
The house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 396 m³. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The property was built in 1929, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Boswinkel-De Braker
Residents of the district Boswinkel - Stadsveld, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.68 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 32 years, says: "Nice social environment, where people greet each other and talk to each other!" Another resident is less positive: "Restless, lots of weird types. It's not a nice neighbourhood to live in, junkies are on every corner and everything gets stolen." A third resident notes: "Cosy. At the moment it's a mess due to uninhabitable and boarded-up houses." The neighbourhood has about 3,690 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more details, see the Boswinkel-De Braker neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away. Basisschool Sint Jan is on your doorstep, and Christelijke basisschool de Bron is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Bleekhofstraat, is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Wooldrik is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 5 stops at Enschede, Spinnerplein, a couple of streets away, and bus line 508 at Enschede, De Cromhoff. The train station Enschede is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Enschede offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €375,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 104%, from €184,000 to €375,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 25 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low, both current and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jahnig + ter Braak.
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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 Wethouder Elhorststraat 36, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €395,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €375,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 15% above the average asking price of €344,893 for homes in the neighbourhood, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 111 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 101 m². The plot size is 202 m² according to both sources. The total volume of the house is 396 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs, but not the lowest possible bills. The label does not indicate the condition of the home's insulation or installations. The home was built in 1929, which is a fact about its age, not a statement about its current state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1929. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to area-level data from 2022. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 360 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Lidl is about 423 metres away, also a couple of streets. Aldi is about 681 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 35 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
Which schools are close to this address?
Basisschool Sint Jan is about 152 metres away, on your doorstep. Christelijke basisschool de Bron is about 211 metres away, just around the corner. Openbare Basisschool De Spinner is about 452 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are 72 schools within 5 kilometres, including primary and secondary options.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district Boswinkel - Stadsveld, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.68 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident praises the social environment, while another mentions issues with theft and unrest. A third notes boarded-up houses. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
