A classic apartment in the heart of Valkenburg
This apartment on Dr Erensstraat 10 sits right in the centre of Valkenburg, a town known for its castle ruins and the Geul valley. Built in 1963, it is a portiekflat, a classic walk-up apartment building. With an asking price of €239,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul is €454,494, so this home sits well below that figure.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the first living floor and has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 82 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 87 m². The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. It is sold as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €135. The volume is 225 m³.
The Valkenburg neighbourhood
Valkenburg is a compact neighbourhood with about 3,510 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older, at 40 percent. The average household size is 1.7, and more than half of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul give their living environment an average score of 7.14, based on one review. That resident says: "It's always nice and quiet there, everyone knows each other and goes to each other's for coffee. There are also plenty of neighbourhood parties." The same resident notes that public transport is easy to reach by train, but that buses are lacking. This paints a picture of a close-knit community, though the review is based on a single voice. For more on the area, see the Valkenburg neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Albert Heijn and Jan Linders are both just around the corner, and Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Berg, is about 3 km away, and there are several other schools within 5 km. The pharmacy, BENU Apotheek MC Valkenburg, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice is in Berg en Terblijt, about 3 km away. For public transport, bus stops at Reinaldstraat and Wilhelminalaan are within a couple of streets away, with lines 54 and 4, 8, 51, 104, 791 respectively. Valkenburg train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €192,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 24% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 14%, from €169,000 to €192,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970, though this is an area-level indication. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk, and heat stress are all medium, again as area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pröpper Makelaardij and Pröpper Makelaardij 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 Dr Erensstraat 10, Valkenburg (Li)
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €239,000 is 47% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €454,494. The price per square metre is €2,915, based on the agent's floor area of 82 m². This is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €3,582 per m². The price is considered keen compared with the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is on the first living floor of the building. The living area is 82 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 87 m². The home has a volume of 225 m³ and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €192,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 24% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 14%, from €169,000 in 2020 to €192,000 in 2025. This gives an idea of how the municipal valuation has developed.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk, and heat stress are all medium. Noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Jan Linders supermarkets are both within 150 metres, and Aldi is about 830 metres away. The pharmacy is just 165 metres from the home. The nearest GP practice is in Berg en Terblijt, about 3 km away. For schools, the nearest primary school is about 3 km away, with several others within 5 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are bus stops at Reinaldstraat and Wilhelminalaan, both within 250 metres, with lines 54 and 4, 8, 51, 104, 791 respectively. Valkenburg train station is about 480 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This makes the home accessible by both bus and train.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Valkenburg has about 3,510 residents, with a large share aged 65 or older, at 40 percent. The average household size is 1.7, and 52 percent of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.14, based on one review, which mentions a quiet, close-knit community with neighbourhood parties.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, which can help with energy efficiency. The label is not a statement about the structural condition of the home.
