A friendly terraced home in De Essen
Geelster 62 is a terraced house from 1986, sitting in the De Essen neighbourhood of Oldenzaal. The area feels calm and residential, with a mix of families and older residents. With an asking price of €350,000, this home is priced in line with the market, especially when you compare it with other terraced houses in Oldenzaal.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find a spacious layout with seven rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is around 125 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 126 square metres. The garden faces northwest, and the home comes with roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. It's offered in full ownership, so there's no leasehold to worry about.
Life in De Essen
De Essen is a neighbourhood where people seem to settle in and stay. Residents across the municipality of Oldenzaal give their living environment an average score of 8.52, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "We have everything close by, shops etcetera. We really enjoy living here." Another adds: "Close to all amenities, nature and the city centre within reach. Cosy and friendly." The neighbourhood counts around 4,440 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. It's a place with a strong sense of community, as one review puts it: "More than a neighbourhood. A home feeling." For more on the area, have a look at the neighbourhood De Essen.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Jumbo a bit further away. Basisschool De Esch is on your doorstep, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Vivaldi is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Schepers is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 66 stops at Oldenzaal, Zevenblad just around the corner, and the train station Oldenzaal is about three kilometres away. The municipality of the municipality of Oldenzaal keeps things well connected. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard, and railway noise is 14 dB Lden, also below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, though it may rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including Freddie Bolink 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Geelster 62, Oldenzaal
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €350,000. For a home of this size, that works out to about €2,778 per square metre based on the agent's listed floor area. In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €363,750, so this property sits slightly below that average.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this terraced house has seven rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is approximately 125 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 126 square metres. There's also a garden facing northwest.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler. These features can help keep energy costs down, though the exact savings depend on your usage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it's not always included in every listing. Without it, we can't compare it to the asking price or show how it has developed over the years.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 14 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures come from area-level data, so they give an indication rather than a precise measurement for this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on area-level data from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving, so it's not an inspection of this particular property. It gives a general sense of the risk in the surrounding area.
What about flooding and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there's a higher chance of waterlogging during intense rainfall. The current flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now, but it could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 674 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Aldi is about 1.1 kilometres away, and Jumbo is about 1.3 kilometres. There are several other options within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choices for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Esch is the nearest primary school, just 196 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. Other primary schools include de Bongerd and Drieeenheidsschool, both within about 1.4 kilometres. For secondary education, Twents Carmel College has locations nearby, including De Thij.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Oldenzaal, Zevenblad, about 194 metres away, served by bus line 66. There are additional stops on the same line within a short walk. The nearest train station is Oldenzaal, about 2.6 kilometres away, so you can easily connect to the rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Essen is a residential area with around 4,440 inhabitants. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a good number of families. Residents across the municipality give their living environment a high average score of 8.52, praising the amenities and community feel.
