Bergstraat 30
Vaals, Vaals
AreaA first floor flat in Vaals
This apartment on the first floor of a building from 1962 is right in the middle of Vaals, a town that feels both Dutch and international. With three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, it is a compact home for someone who wants to live simply. The asking price of €179,000 is sharp compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €436,385. In fact, the price is 59% below that average, and the living area of 70 m² is 59% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 169 m². For more context, you can compare with other apartments in Vaals.
The home itself
The flat has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 70 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 210 m³. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The home is located on the first floor of the building.
Vaals, a town with its own character
Vaals is a town where about 7,510 people live, and the average household size is 1.7. It is a place where many residents are 65 or older, making up 30% of the population. Residents of the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Rural with many different nationalities" and "Nothing special". Another resident notes: "If you're not from here, you don't really count" and adds that the neighbourhood is difficult if you're not from here, but most people are friendly. The same resident mentions that the area is well accessible by bus, with a bus four times per hour to Vaals/Aachen and the same bus to Maastricht, plus bus line 350 to Maastricht and a bus to Heerlen twice per hour. This gives a sense of the local character, which is part of the municipality of Vaals.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, you have Aldi just around the corner, Albert Heijn, and Lidl. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is a ten-minute walk away, and Basisschool de kleine Wereld is. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Vaals, both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat is just around the corner, with lines 59, 322 and 350. The bus station Vaals, Busstation is, offering lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum,.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €170,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 12%, from €152,000 to €170,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as 'other'. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Laan 20 Makelaars and Laan20 Makelaars on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Bergstraat 30, Vaals
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €179,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €170,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 12%, from €152,000 in 2020 to €170,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This first-floor apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 70 m², and the volume is 210 m³. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1962 and has an energy label C.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, but it does not directly tell you the exact energy costs. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual amount depends on your usage and the current energy prices. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1962. The soil type is classified as 'other'. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are from 2022 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the risk of flooding and heat stress?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Aldi is at 318 metres, Albert Heijn at 330 metres, and Lidl at 490 metres. This means you can do your daily grocery shopping without needing a car.
Which schools are in the area?
For primary education, there are two schools within a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes at 712 metres and Basisschool de kleine Wereld at 805 metres. There are also other primary schools within 5 km, but these are the closest.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat at 299 metres, served by lines 59, 322 and 350. The bus station Vaals, Busstation is at 301 metres, with lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, at 10.5 km.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Vaals has about 7,510 inhabitants, with a relatively large share of residents aged 65 and older (30%). Residents of the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident mentions that the area is rural with many different nationalities, while another notes that it can be difficult to integrate if you're not from here.
