Under offer
Mekkelholt, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis 1960s terraced house on Lijsterstraat sits in a quiet part of Enschede, with a generous 149 m² of living space and a 303 m² plot. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to budget for some modernisation. At €389,000, the asking price is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €471,857, making it a keen entry into the market compared to other terraced houses in Enschede.
Mekkelholt is a densely built neighbourhood (over 2,500 addresses per km²) with a mix of flats and family homes. Around 38% of homes are single-family, and 28% are owner-occupied. The area has a youngish feel, the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many one-person households. With a park just a five-minute walk away and a train station 1.7 km off, it's well connected. No resident reviews are available, but the figures point to a lively, compact community. For more context, see the Mekkelholt neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is easy: Albert Heijn and Dirk are both just around the corner, and Jumbo and Lidl are a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool Bonifatius is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Het Stedelijk Kottenpark are within a ten-minute walk. The GP is 0.8 km away, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. It's a practical, car-friendly setup with good everyday amenities. The wider area falls under the municipality of Enschede.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Vera Welker Makelaars and Huispedia. The details reflect the information available at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Lijsterstraat 10, Enschede
Data from Mekkelholt
Data from Mekkelholt
31 within 5 km
64 within 5 km
About Lijsterstraat 10, Enschede
The asking price of €389,000 is 18% below the average asking price in Mekkelholt (€471,857) and exactly matches the median asking price in the neighbourhood. Given the 149 m² floor area and 303 m² plot, it's priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
Mekkelholt has a mix of households: about 360 with children and 290 without, plus many one-person households. The largest age group is 25,45, so it's not a classic family suburb, but there are primary and secondary schools within walking distance. The park nearby is a plus for outdoor play.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably well insulated but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though improvements like better glazing or a more efficient heating system could bring costs down.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That makes commuting to other cities feasible, though you'll need wheels or a bus for the last leg.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both 540 m away, just around the corner. Jumbo and Lidl are within 800 m, so daily groceries are a five- to ten-minute walk. There's also a restaurant 400 m away for eating out.
Recently sold homes in Mekkelholt went for an average of €323,818, with an average time on market of 50 days. The current asking price of €389,000 is above that average, but it's also a larger home (149 m² vs. 125 m² average). The market here is active, with 11 sales recently.
The plot is 303 m², which is generous for a terraced house. The listing does not specify a garden, but the plot size suggests outdoor space.
Lijsterstraat is in a residential part of Mekkelholt, which has an urban feel (address density 2,548 per km²). The street itself is likely quiet, but the neighbourhood is lively with many amenities nearby. The park 500 m away offers a green escape.
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