A classic apartment on Emmalaan
On Emmalaan in Valkenburg, this apartment from 1930 sits in a setting where the streets are quiet and neighbours know each other. The asking price of €297,500 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in the neighbourhood is €446,268, and this home sits well below it. If you are weighing up options, it is worth noting how this price compares with other apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The volume of the home is 202 m³. Built in 1930, it carries an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in Valkenburg
Valkenburg is a place where a resident describes the atmosphere as self-sufficient: quiet, with everyone knowing each other and popping in for coffee, and plenty of neighbourhood parties. That assessment comes from a single review, so it is a personal view rather than a broad consensus. The review was given at the level of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, not specifically for this neighbourhood. The resident also noted that public transport is easy to reach by train, though buses are lacking. Around 40% of the neighbourhood's residents are 65 or older, and more than half of households are single-person. For a fuller picture of the area, you can look at the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Jan Linders and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek MC Valkenburg, is also just around the corner, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare basisschool Berg is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is convenient: the bus stop Valkenburg, Wilhelminalaan is on your doorstep with lines 4, 8, 51, 104 and 791, and Valkenburg train station is a five-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €213,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 40% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 18%, from €180,000 to €213,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with a medium flood risk both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Tijs & Cyril Makelaardij.
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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 Emmalaan 18J, Valkenburg
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €297,500 is 40% above the WOZ value of €213,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 18%, from €180,000 to €213,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 63 m², is €4,722.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The volume of the home is 202 m³. The property was built in 1930 and has an energy label C.
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 label reflects the official registration and does not say anything specific about the condition of the building. The home was built in 1930, which is a fact about its age rather than a statement about its maintenance state.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data from Atlas Leefomgeving, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 18 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. The home was built before 1970, specifically in 1930, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The soil type is recorded as 'other'. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific property.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at area level from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Jan Linders and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, at roughly 335 and 341 metres away. Aldi is a couple of streets further, at about 568 metres. There are seven supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are well covered without needing to travel far.
How is public transport in this area?
The bus stop Valkenburg, Wilhelminalaan is on your doorstep at about 75 metres, with lines 4, 8, 51, 104 and 791. Valkenburg train station is about 524 metres away, a five-minute walk. A resident of the municipality noted that public transport is easy to reach by train, though buses are limited in the area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
One resident review, given at the level of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, describes the area as self-sufficient: quiet, with neighbours who know each other and visit for coffee, and plenty of neighbourhood parties. The same resident noted that everything is easy to reach by public transport, though only by train and no buses. This is based on a single review, so it reflects one personal perspective.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €297,500 works out at €4,722 per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 63 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,601. The asking price itself is 33% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €446,268, though the average home in the neighbourhood is larger at 138 m².
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