A 1934 apartment in Bouwberg
This apartment on Bouwbergstraat 30 sits in the Bouwberg neighbourhood of Brunssum, a quiet corner of the town with just over a hundred residents. The building dates from 1934, so it carries the character of its era. The asking price is €425,000, and the price per square metre works out at €5,449 based on the BAG registered floor area of 78 m². For context, the neighbourhood currently has one home on the market with an average asking price of €469,000, though that figure is based on a single listing. If you are weighing this against other [apartments in Brunssum], the local market data gives you a sense of where this price sits.
The home itself
The listing does not include details on the layout, such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. What is known is that the apartment has a living area of 78 m² according to the BAG registration, and the energy label is E. The year of construction, 1934, is a fact of the building's history, but the listing gives no information about the condition of the structure or its installations. The asking price of €425,000 translates to €5,449 per m² based on that BAG floor area, which is the only area figure provided.
The Bouwberg neighbourhood
Bouwberg is a small neighbourhood, home to about 125 people, with a mix of households: roughly a third have children, a third are couples without children, and about a quarter are single-person households. The average household size is 2.3 people. Residents across the municipality of Brunssum give their living environment an average score of 6.83, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes the area as "Reasonable", while another says "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better". These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than Bouwberg specifically, so they give a general sense of the town rather than this particular street. For a closer look at what the neighbourhood itself is like, you can read more about [the Bouwberg neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from this address. The nearest supermarket, SPAR express, is about a ten-minute walk away, with PLUS and Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. For primary education, Basisschool Meander is just around the corner, and SBO De Boemerang is similarly close. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Parkstad, is a ten-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Oud-Brunssum is just next door to it. For public transport, the bus stop Brunssum, Boschstraat is a five-minute walk, served by lines 3 and 36. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 6.8 km away. These are the practical connections within [the municipality of Brunssum].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €357,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 19% above that WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €235,000 to €357,000. As for the address itself, area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 54 dB Lden, both above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1934 on peat soil, which the data notes may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and flood risk for 2050 are both low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via OPS Advies.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bouwbergstraat 30, Brunssum
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €357,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a factual comparison, and it is up to you to interpret what that means for this particular home.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 78 m². The listing does not provide any other floor area figures, such as a separate measurement by the agent. The price per square metre, based on the BAG area, is €5,449. No details on the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €357,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 52%, from €235,000 to €357,000. The annual values were €235,000 in 2020, €256,000 in 2021, €302,000 in 2022, €297,000 in 2023, €318,000 in 2024, and €357,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data from 2022 indicates that road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 54 dB Lden, both above the noise standard. These figures come from public risk data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home. The data does not specify the exact sources of the aircraft noise.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1934 on peat soil, and the data notes that this may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details on the foundation are provided in the listing.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, about 1.25 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. PLUS is at 1.31 km, Albert Heijn at 1.54 km, and Jan Linders at 1.54 km. There are 16 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have a range of options for groceries.
Which schools are close to this address?
Basisschool Meander is the nearest primary school, at about 719 metres, with 210 pupils. SBO De Boemerang, a special primary school, is at 733 metres. Other primary schools within a short distance include Basisschool Schinveld at 1.2 km, Openbare Basisschool De Trampoline at 1.3 km, and Basisschool De Opstap at 1.33 km. There are 21 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Brunssum, Boschstraat, about 434 metres away, served by lines 3 and 36. Two other stops, Brunssum, Meelovenstraat and Schinveld, Bouwbergstraat, are also within about 500 to 580 metres, on the same lines. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, at 6.8 km.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is E. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered, but the listing does not provide details on insulation, heating systems, or other energy-related features. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only its energy efficiency classification.
How do residents rate living in Brunssum?
Residents across the municipality of Brunssum give their living environment an average score of 6.83, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes it as "Reasonable", another says "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better". These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Bouwberg neighbourhood.
