Buying a home in Eekte-Hazewinkel, Oldenzaal.
Eekte-Hazewinkel is a quiet residential pocket on Oldenzaal's eastern edge, where you'll find straightforward family homes and small apartment buildings rather than anything fancy. Your neighbours are mostly people who've chosen calm over traffic, and the local school and playground mean families stay put here for years. The centre of Oldenzaal is a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride, so you're not cut off, but you're definitely out of the noise. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people know each other because they run into each other at the supermarket, not because anyone's trying too hard.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Eekte-Hazewinkel
Pros:
- Direct train line to Arnhem and Nijmegen from Oldenzaal station (15 minutes to Arnhem).
- Quieter than central Oldenzaal; mix of single-family homes and small apartment blocks, less density.
- Proximity to Twente countryside and cycling routes toward Germany via Bentheim.
- Decathlon and Albert Heijn supermarket nearby on the ring road, practical for errands without entering town centre.
Cons:
- Car-dependent for most activities; buses run infrequently compared to larger cities.
- Eekte-Hazewinkel itself has limited amenities—restaurants, cafes, and social life concentrated in Oldenzaal centre (2+ km away).
- Schools and secondary education require travel into town or outside the district.
- Housing stock aging; many homes need renovation, few new-build options.
Finding a home in Oldenzaal
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Oldenzaal
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Oldenzaal. The area’s median sale price is only a reference, not a valuation of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Oldenzaal
Buying a home in Oldenzaal? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €341,000. As you compare homes, check their living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026