Borg Ekenstein 21
Schelfhorst Noordwest · 7608 GW Almelo
A quiet spot in Schelfhorst Noordwest
This terraced house on Borg Ekenstein 21 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Almelo, with an open view. Built in 1973, it offered a comfortable family home with a living area of 111 m² according to the agent. The last known asking price of €297,000 was on the high side compared to the average for terraced houses in Almelo, which at the time stood at €375,000. This home has not been online since 26 August 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described a spacious layout with seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The home has a combined living and dining area, a modern kitchen, and a garden facing southeast, accessible via the back alley. There is also a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and has a volume of 397 m³.
Life in Schelfhorst Noordwest
Residents of the wider Schelfhorst district give their living environment a high average score of 9.47, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A nice neighbourhood to live in. Nice and quiet, public transport within walking distance, safe cycle paths, and a shopping centre a bike ride away." Another mentions the helpfulness and togetherness: "My experience with the neighbourhood is, very helpful, togetherness. We know each other..!!" The neighbourhood itself has around 2,000 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a place where people seem to look out for each other, and the green surroundings add to the appeal. For more details, see the Schelfhorst Noordwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you'll find primary schools De Telgenborch and De Tandem. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk De Schelfhoed, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy is even closer. For public transport, bus stop Almelo, De Haere is on your doorstep, with lines 23 and 24. The train station in Almelo is about a ten-minute drive. All this within the municipality of Almelo.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €267,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 11% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €176,000 to €267,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and railway noise is 11 dB Lden, also below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Weusthuis Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius, and their own website.
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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 Borg Ekenstein 21, Almelo
What was the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price was €297,000. This was 11% above the WOZ value of €267,000 (reference date 1 January 2025). In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes at the time for sale was €375,000, but that was based on just one listing. The price per square metre was €2,676, based on the agent's stated living area of 111 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this terraced house had seven rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area was 111 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 106 m². The plot size is 151 m². There is also a detached brick garage and a garden facing southeast.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €267,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 11% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 52%, from €176,000 in 2020 to €267,000 in 2025. This reflected the general price development in the area, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 11 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures come from public data (Atlas Leefomgeving) and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public risk data (KCAF) and is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, according to the available data, there are no elevated concerns about foundation issues in this location.
What are the climate risks for this property?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, as is the current flood risk. The flood risk in 2050 is also expected to remain low. However, heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a detailed assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Dirk at 501 metres and Albert Heijn at 526 metres, both within a five-minute walk. A bit further away, at about 1.6 kilometres, you'll find Nettorama, and PLUS and Aldi are around 1.7 to 1.9 kilometres. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Telgenborch is 574 metres away, De Tandem is 634 metres, and De Noorderborch is 696 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.7 kilometres away. There are also special education schools nearby, such as VSO De Veenlanden at 739 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Almelo, De Haere, just 143 metres away, served by lines 23 and 24. Another stop, Almelo, Wkc Schelfhorst, is 378 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Almelo, about 3.3 kilometres from the home, which is roughly a ten-minute drive or a longer walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Schelfhorst district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 9.47 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident praises the quiet, safe cycle paths and nearby park, while another highlights the helpfulness and togetherness. However, one review mentions an issue with a neighbour and the municipality's response.
