Boswinkel-De Braker, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis 1928 terraced house on Ypkemeulestraat in Enschede has a warm, lived-in feel from the moment you step inside. With 75 m² of living space and a 93 m² plot, it's a compact home with a private garden, a rare find in this price range. The asking price of €219,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €337,143, making it a keen entry point into homeownership. For context, terraced houses in Enschede typically sell for around that higher figure.
Boswinkel-De Braker is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as 'Great', giving it a 9 out of 10. The area is densely populated, 3,685 residents in 2,000 homes, with a mix of singles (1,075 one-person households) and families (470 households with children). About half the homes are single-family, and 44% are owner-occupied. It's a place where people know each other, and the high address density (2,697 addresses per km²) means there's always something going on. For more on the area, see the Boswinkel-De Braker neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Jumbo, just around the corner, or walk a couple of streets away to SPAR express. For a bigger shop, Lidl and Dirk are a ten-minute walk. School runs are short too, Christelijke basisschool de Bron and Basisschool Sint Jan are both a five-minute walk away, and Openbare Daltonbasisschool Europa is just a bit further. The neighbourhood is well-served by the municipality of Enschede, with a GP practice and a park both within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Blik Makelaars and Blik Makelaars Enschede.
Details of this home
Ypkemeulestraat 77, Enschede
Excellent · 1 resident
Great
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About Ypkemeulestraat 77, Enschede
The asking price of €219,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Boswinkel-De Braker (€337,143). However, the home is also smaller than average, 75 m² versus 115 m². Given the compact size and the need for some updating (it's a 1928 build with energy label C), the price is in line with what you'd expect for a starter home in this neighbourhood.
Boswinkel-De Braker is a dense, urban area with a mix of singles and families. One resident gave it a 9/10, calling it 'Great'. The neighbourhood has a high address density (2,697 per km²) and a residential feel. About half the homes are single-family, and 44% are owner-occupied. It's a practical, well-connected part of Enschede.
Jumbo is just 252 m away, a three-minute walk. SPAR express is 586 m, Lidl 806 m, and Dirk 918 m. For daily groceries, you're well covered within a ten-minute walk.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke basisschool de Bron (358 m), Basisschool Sint Jan (382 m), and Openbare Daltonbasisschool Europa (457 m). Secondary education is 1.3 km away.
Enschede's train station is 2.7 km from the house, about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label C, while 41.7% have a lower rating (D or below).
Yes, the plot is 93 m², which typically includes a private garden. The exact layout is not specified, but it's a terraced house with outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Boswinkel-De Braker