Mekkelholt, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis 1961 terraced house on Valkenstraat sits in a lively part of Enschede. With 85 m² of living space and a 129 m² plot, it's a compact home with a private garden. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient. At €275,000, the asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €471,857, making it a keen entry into the market for terraced houses in Enschede.
Mekkelholt is a dense, urban area with a mix of flats and houses. Around 38% of homes are single-family, and 28% are owner-occupied. The population is diverse: many singles and couples, plus a fair share of families and older residents. The area feels lively and well-used. For more context, see the Mekkelholt neighbourhood.
For groceries, Albert Heijn and Dirk are just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. Primary school Basisschool Menkotoren is a couple of streets away, and secondary school Greijdanus is even closer. A park is within a five-minute walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Enschede keeps the area well-connected; learn more about the municipality of Enschede.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Euverman & Nuyts Makelaars Enschede.
Details of this home
Valkenstraat 65, Enschede
Data from Mekkelholt
Data from Mekkelholt
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About Valkenstraat 65, Enschede
The asking price of €275,000 is 42% below the average asking price in Mekkelholt (€471,857) and also below the median of €389,000. However, the home is smaller than average (85 m² vs 125 m²). Recent sales in the neighbourhood averaged €323,818, so the price appears keen relative to the market.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 22.2% of homes have label A or better, so this home is not the most efficient but also not the least.
Mekkelholt is a very urban area (address density 2548 per km²) with a mix of ages and household types. It has many singles and couples, but also families and older residents. The area has a residential feel with shops, schools, and a park within walking distance.
The train station is 1.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool Menkotoren (primary) is 368 m away, and Greijdanus (secondary) is 251 m away. Other options include Het Stedelijk ISK and CBS Anna van Buren.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both just 227 m away, around the corner. Jumbo is 568 m (a five-minute walk), and Lidl is 713 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
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