A bright apartment in Turfberg-Noord
This apartment on De Smelen 103 sits in Turfberg-Noord, a residential pocket of Valkenswaard where life moves at a relaxed pace. The home is a gallery flat on the second floor, built in 1977, and it comes with a balcony and an open view. At €349,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average for apartments in Valkenswaard.
Inside the home
The flat spans one floor and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 80 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². It has double glazing and HR glazing, a central heating boiler, and full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €170. The setting is described as a residential area with a free view.
Life in Turfberg-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is close to the centre, so you're quickly at the market etc. It's a nice neighbourhood, but I do miss something for young people." Another adds: "Very nice neighbourhood. Everyone respects each other. We help each other where needed. We live opposite a nature reserve. And that is wonderful." The neighbourhood counts around 2,870 inhabitants, with a quarter aged 65 or over. For a closer look at the area, see the Turfberg-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Jumbo is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Primary school De Smelen is on your doorstep, and secondary school SG Were Di is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Pelikaan Valkenswaard, is a ten-minute walk, as is Service Apotheek Vlaslant BV. Bus stop Valkenswaard, De Smelen is on your doorstep with line 277, and the nearest train station is Heeze, about 7.5 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Valkenswaard.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €300,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 16% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €195,000 to €300,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, below it. The foundation risk indication is low on sandy soil, and pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wijman & Jansen ERA 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 De Smelen 103, Valkenswaard
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €349,000, while the WOZ value is €300,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 16% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it rose by 54% between 2020 and 2025, from €195,000 to €300,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 80 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². It is a gallery flat on the second floor with a balcony and an open view, and the volume is 621 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing and HR glazing, and a central heating boiler. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €170. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas, insurance, and possibly a reserve fund. The exact coverage depends on the association's arrangements, which are not detailed in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 36 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The pluvial flooding risk is also low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is currently low but indicated as medium for 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is about 500 metres away, Lidl is roughly 670 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 970 metres away. There are also a SPAR express and a Nettorama within 1.5 km. In total, there are 11 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Primary school De Smelen is about 100 metres away, and primary school de Grasspriet is roughly 590 metres away. Secondary school SG Were Di is about 670 metres away. There are 15 schools within 5 km, including several other primary schools within 1.5 km.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the proximity to the centre and the market, while another highlights the peace and the nature reserve opposite. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Turfberg-Noord.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Valkenswaard, De Smelen is about 40 metres away and serves line 277. Stop Valkenswaard, Bosstraat is roughly 470 metres away with lines 256 and 257, and stop Valkenswaard, Valkenierstraat is about 500 metres away with lines 317 and 318. The nearest train station is Heeze, about 7.5 km away.
