Buying a home in Industriegebied Spechthorst II, Goor.
Spechthorst II is where Goor's working heart beats—a no-nonsense industrial zone with modest family homes tucked among the workshops and small businesses. You'll find older terraced houses and straightforward single-family properties here, places where neighbours tend their gardens and know the score. The location works if you want lower prices than the town centre, quick access to Enschede and the countryside, and don't mind living alongside logistics yards and metal workshops. Schools and shops are a short drive away in central Goor.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Industriegebied Spechthorst II
Pros:
- Direct access to the A1 motorway via the Goor exit, cutting travel time to Arnhem (20 min), Utrecht (45 min), or Amsterdam (90 min).
- Industrial plots and warehouse conversions offer large floor-to-ceiling spaces at lower per-square-meter prices than city centers.
- Minimal noise from residential neighbors; zoning keeps heavy industry separate from housing clusters.
- Low property density means more space between buildings—parking and maneuvering room for larger vehicles or equipment.
Cons:
- No local groceries, cafés, or schools within walking distance; you depend entirely on a car for daily errands.
- Heavy truck traffic on surrounding industrial roads, especially early mornings and during shift changes.
- Limited public transport; the nearest station (Goor) requires a 15–20 minute drive or a long walk through industrial terrain.
- Ongoing industrial operations mean occasional noise, dust, or odors depending on which businesses operate nearby.
- Few green spaces; the Twente Canal runs through the area but is surrounded by fencing and industrial infrastructure.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Hof van Twente
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.92
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 87
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 8
- Violence and threats
- 11
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Goor
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at the details of each property carefully, because these can differ between homes.
Asking prices and sale prices in Goor
To assess whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Goor, rather than treating the area's median selling price as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Goor
Buying a home in Goor? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 369,000. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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