Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Burgemeester Henssingel in Valkenburg is a pleasant surprise. With 112 m² of living space and an A energy label, it combines comfort with efficiency. The home was built in 1950 but has been well maintained. At €379,000, the asking price is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €470,802, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul.
Valkenburg is a lively village with a mix of ages, a third of residents are 65 or older, and many live alone. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with shops and amenities within walking distance. The housing stock is varied: 36% are single-family homes, and 42% are owner-occupied. The area is generally quiet and safe, though no resident reviews are available to give a personal perspective. For more context, see the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul.
For your morning bread, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk, with Openbare basisschool Berg and Basisschool Hulsberg both within reach. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making trips to Maastricht or Heerlen easy. A park is just a few minutes' walk, perfect for a quick break.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Corio Makelaars B.V. and Corio Makelaars B.V..
Details of this home
Burgemeester Henssingel 11C, Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
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7 within 5 km
7 within 5 km
About Burgemeester Henssingel 11C, Valkenburg
The asking price is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €470,802, which makes it look keen. However, the floor area of 112 m² is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 152 m². So you are paying less per square metre than typical for the area, but for a smaller home. The price is in line with what you would expect for an apartment of this size and energy label in Valkenburg.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, about 25% of homes have label A, and another 10% have A+ or better, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Maastricht or other cities in the region.
Jan Linders supermarket is 268 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 304 metres away, also a short walk. For other needs, there are several restaurants and a library within a few hundred metres.
Primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare basisschool Berg is about 3.3 km away, and Basisschool Hulsberg is 3.4 km. There are also several other primary schools within 5 km. Secondary education is further, at 6.6 km.
There are currently 68 homes for sale in Valkenburg, with an average asking price of €470,802 and a median of €409,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 61 days, which suggests a steady market.
Valkenburg has 3,535 residents, with many older people (39% are 65+) and a high proportion of single-person households (about 45%). Families with children make up about 15% of households. The area has a moderate urban feel with an address density of 1,077 per km².
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