A new-build townhouse in Enschede-Noord
Walhofstraat 12 is a brand-new terraced house in the Walhof-Roessingh neighbourhood, part of the Enschede-Noord district. Built in 2026, this herenhuis-style home is part of a recent development in an area where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €579,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Enschede sits at €414,174, which puts this home 40% above that figure.
Inside the home
This three-storey home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 146 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². The plot is listed as 80 m² by the agent, against 56 m² in the BAG registration. The home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump, and comes with a 21 m² rear garden facing northeast, plus a parking space. As a new build, it carries an A++ energy label, an efficient label.
Walhof-Roessingh
Residents across the Enschede-Noord district give their living environment an average score of 8.05, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another notes: "It's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light. Other than that, it's not extremely clean because there's a lot of dog poo." The district is home to around 2,555 people in the Walhof-Roessingh neighbourhood, with a mix of ages and household types.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with Lidl on your doorstep, Jumbo just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Neon College is just around the corner and Het Stedelijk Kottenpark is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk van Tienen is on your doorstep, while BENU Apotheek Enschede Noord is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Enschede, Landstraat (line 60) and Enschede, Deurningerstraat (lines 2, 61, 62) are within a couple of streets, and Enschede station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Medisch Spectrum Twente is a short drive away, all within the municipality of Enschede.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €222,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 161% above this WOZ value. At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 63 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 25 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Twentehuis Makelaardij Enschede and Twentehuis Makelaardij Enschede on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Walhofstraat 12, Enschede
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €222,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €579,000 is 161% above this WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and the comparison is a factual figure rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump. This combination means the home is designed to be energy-efficient, which should keep heating costs relatively low compared with less efficient homes.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
The home has six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 146 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². The plot is listed as 80 m² by the agent, against 56 m² in the BAG registration.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but rising to medium by 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl is 116 metres away, Jumbo is 291 metres away and Aldi is 402 metres away. There are also Albert Heijn and AH to go within about a kilometre. In total, there are 35 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
Neon College, a secondary special education school, is 238 metres away. Het Stedelijk Kottenpark, a secondary school, is 495 metres away. Openbare Basisschool Roombeek, a primary school, is 537 metres away. There are 74 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Enschede, Landstraat, 133 metres away, served by line 60. Enschede, Deurningerstraat, 371 metres away, is served by lines 2, 61 and 62. Enschede train station is 913 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents across the Enschede-Noord district give an average score of 8.05, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another notes the neighbourhood is tidy but mentions issues with a few people and dog poo. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Walhof-Roessingh neighbourhood.
Is this a new build?
Yes, the home was built in 2026 and is a new build. It has been listed since 28 July 2026. The home is fully insulated and heated by a heat pump, and comes with a 21 m² rear garden facing northeast, plus a parking space.
