Bokstraat 43
Pronsebroek, Heerlen
AreaA striking maisonette on a busy road
This is not your everyday apartment. On Bokstraat 43 in Pronsebroek, Heerlen, you will find a maisonette spread over three floors, built in 1920 and now carrying an A+++ energy label. The asking price of €1,049,000 sits well above the average for apartments in Heerlen, and the price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, comes to €2,295. Compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €235,667, this home is on the high side, to put it mildly.
What the agent lists
The agent describes this as a maisonette apartment on the second living floor, with one room and a volume of 1,517 cubic metres. The floor area is where things get interesting: the BAG registration records 95 square metres, while the agent lists 457 square metres. Both figures are given here as they appear in their respective sources. The home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, triple glazing, wall and floor insulation, and it is heated by a heat pump. It is offered in full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €1.00.
Life in Pronsebroek
Pronsebroek is a small neighbourhood, home to around 655 people, and it sits within the Heksenberg district. Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.82, based on 36 reviews. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gemeenschap, rustig." Another describes a mixed picture: "In the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy! The only downside is that there are also antisocial people living here." The same resident notes that there is little greenery, though renovation and greening work is underway. A third resident mentions paving stones and gardens that could be better maintained. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street. For a closer look at the area, see the Pronsebroek neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. Aldi, PLUS and Jan Linders are all just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenzorg Heerlerheide, is a five-minute walk away, with Service Apotheek Wannerplein nearby. For school runs, basisschool Mijn Spoor and RK BS De Ganzerik are both within a short stroll. Bus line 40 stops at Heerlen, Bokstraat right on your doorstep, and the nearest train station, Heerlen Woonboulevard, is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Heerlen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €186,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 464% above that valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ development is not stated. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 64 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year of 1920. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including House Hunting Parkstad 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 Bokstraat 43, Heerlen
Why is the asking price so much higher than the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €186,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,049,000 is 464% above that valuation. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not a direct reflection of the current market value. The difference is notable, but the WOZ and the asking price are simply two different figures, and no conclusion is drawn here about which one is right.
What is the floor area of this apartment?
There are two different figures for the floor area. The BAG registration records 95 square metres, while the agent's listing states 457 square metres. Both are mentioned here with their respective sources, and the difference is not explained. The price per square metre of €2,295 is based on the agent's figure of 457 square metres.
What does the A+++ energy label mean for this home?
The home carries an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated, with roof insulation, triple glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a heat pump. These are separate facts: the label and the insulation features are both stated, but no direct link is made between them.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1920, and the soil type is sand. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific property. No further conclusions are drawn here about the actual condition of the foundation.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 10 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 39 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
Aldi, PLUS and Jan Linders are all within a couple of streets away, roughly 500 to 560 metres from the home. A Lidl is about 1.2 kilometres away. For daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk, which makes the practical side of living here straightforward.
Which schools are close to Bokstraat 43?
Basisschool Mijn Spoor is about 526 metres away, and RK BS De Ganzerik is roughly 580 metres from the home. Both are primary schools within a short walk. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 2.1 kilometres away, which is a bit further but still manageable.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 40 stops at Heerlen, Bokstraat, which is right on your doorstep at about 52 metres. The same line also stops at Heerlen, Lokerstraat and Heerlen, Huyn van Rodenbroeckstraat, both around 410 to 430 metres away. The nearest train station is Heerlen Woonboulevard, about 2.1 kilometres from the home.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.82, based on 36 reviews. One resident describes a pleasant, quiet community, while another mentions a mix of cultured and antisocial people, limited greenery and some overdue maintenance on houses. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this neighbourhood.
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre is €2,295, based on the agent's listed floor area of 457 square metres. This figure is calculated from the agent's data, not from the BAG registration. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €2,271, so this home is priced above that average.
