Hofkamp West, Almelo
NeighbourhoodThis is a house with presence. On Molenkampspark, a wide green avenue in Almelo, stands this 1905 terraced house with 216 m² of floor space and a 261 m² plot. It is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in Hofkamp West, at €595,000, 34% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €443,400. That premium reflects the size: the floor area is 71% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, terraced houses in Almelo vary widely, but this one is at the top end.
Hofkamp West is a small, established neighbourhood with 710 residents. It is a mix of ages, with a noticeable share of older residents (230 are 65 or over) and a fair number of families with children (85 households). The housing stock is split roughly evenly between terraced houses and flats, and three-quarters of the homes were built before 1945. It is a very urban area, address density is 2,659 per km², yet the streets are quiet and green. One resident says: "It is a quiet neighbourhood with many families." Another notes: "The park is beautiful and the neighbours are friendly." Based on two reviews, the atmosphere is calm and neighbourly. For more, see the Hofkamp West neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is a short walk: PLUS is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, De Heemde is a five-minute walk and De Windhoek is a bit further. The nearest secondary school is 2 km away, so older children will cycle or take the bus. The train station is 1.4 km away, a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reached by bike. The neighbourhood has a park within 500 m, and a GP practice 800 m away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Almelo.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Weusthuis Makelaardij. The asking price is €595,000.
Details of this home
Molenkampspark 26, Almelo
Data from Hofkamp West
Data from Hofkamp West
22 within 5 km
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About Molenkampspark 26, Almelo
The asking price is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €443,400, but this home is also 71% larger than the average (216 m² vs 126 m²). It is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in Hofkamp West. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €385,714, though those were smaller. Given the size and character, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In Hofkamp West, 40% of homes have label B and another 40% have label C, so this home is less efficient than most. You can expect higher heating costs, and improvements like insulation or a new heating system would be worth considering. The label is based on the current state of the property.
The floor area is 216 m², which is very spacious for a terraced house in this neighbourhood. The plot is 261 m², giving you a good-sized garden. The house was built in 1905, so it has period features but also needs modernisation in some areas.
Hofkamp West is a quiet, established area with a mix of ages. It has a high address density (2,659 per km²) but feels green thanks to the nearby park. Residents describe it as friendly and calm. There are 438 homes, about half terraced houses and half flats. The area is popular with older residents and families.
Almelo train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to cities like Hengelo or Enschede straightforward. The station has regular services to the rest of the Netherlands.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Heemde at 302 m, De Windhoek at 516 m, and Basisschool St Egbertus at 575 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2 km away, so children will need to cycle or take public transport.
PLUS is just 185 m away, perfect for daily shopping. Coop is 482 m, and Jumbo and Aldi are both about 522 m. So you have several options within a short walk.
Currently, there are five homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €279,000 to €595,000. This house is the most expensive. In the past period, seven homes were sold, with an average selling price of €385,714 and an average time on market of 35 days.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Hofkamp West
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