A ground-floor apartment on a busy road
This ground-floor apartment on Burgemeester Henssingel sits in the heart of Valkenburg, a town known for its marlstone caves and castle ruins. The home is a benedenwoning, meaning it occupies the ground floor, and it comes with a garden that wraps around the property. At €275,000, the asking price is 38% below the average asking price of €446,268 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,601, while this home is listed at €3,986 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul, this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
Built in 1950, this apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 69 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home has a volume of 207 m³ and is situated on the first living floor. According to the agent, the property features roof and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and a parking space. The garden, which is 49 m² and faces southeast, wraps around the home. The agent notes that the property is located on a busy road, which is worth knowing if you are sensitive to traffic noise.
Life in Valkenburg
Valkenburg is a compact town where many residents know each other by name. One resident, speaking about the wider municipality, describes it as a place where "everyone knows each other and goes to each other's for coffee," adding that there are "plenty of neighbourhood parties." The same resident notes that public transport is accessible, though they wish there were more bus services. The neighbourhood has around 3,535 residents, with a high share of people aged 65 and over, at 39%. The average household size is 1.7, and more than half of households are single-person. This is a place with a strong sense of community, as the resident's words suggest. For more on the area, see the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jan Linders supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, so groceries are never far. For primary education, the nearest schools are a bit further out, with Openbare basisschool Berg about a ten-minute walk away. The BENU Apotheek MC Valkenburg is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is in Hulsberg, a short drive. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 54 stops at Berkelplein, just around the corner, and the train station in Valkenburg is a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Maastricht UMC+, is about 9 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not available in the records, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the home was built before 1970, in 1950. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk for 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Corio Makelaars B.V. and listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Huispedia. The main agent is Corio Makelaars B.V.
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About Burgemeester Henssingel 11, Valkenburg
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €275,000 is 38% below the average asking price of €446,268 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €397,000, and prices range from €145,000 to €895,000. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,601, while this home is listed at €3,986 per square metre. So while the total price is below the neighbourhood average, the price per square metre is above it.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 69 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home has a volume of 207 m³. There is a garden of 49 m² that wraps around the property, facing southeast, and a parking space is included.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available records. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing data for this property. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The agent also notes that the home is located on a busy road.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jan Linders supermarket is just around the corner at 261 metres, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 299 metres. An Aldi is about 1.1 km away. With several options within walking distance, daily grocery shopping is convenient from this address.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Valkenburg is a town with a strong sense of community, according to a resident who speaks about the wider municipality. They describe it as quiet, where "everyone knows each other and goes to each other's for coffee," and mention plenty of neighbourhood parties. The neighbourhood has about 3,535 residents, with a high proportion of people aged 65 and over, at 39%. More than half of households are single-person.
How is public transport from this address?
Bus line 54 stops at Berkelplein, just around the corner at 323 metres, and at Reinaldstraat at 362 metres. The Wilhelminalaan stop, with lines 4, 8, 51, 104 and 791, is about 486 metres away. The train station in Valkenburg is 631 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. A resident of the municipality notes that public transport is accessible, though they wish there were more bus services.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label for this home is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the property has roof and wall insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a rating of the home's energy performance, and a label A indicates good energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk at this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1950, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation issues, but the risk level is indicated as low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the property itself.
What are the climate risks for this property?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, with the same level expected for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not specific to this home.
