Mariaberg, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Fatimaplein in Maastricht's Mariaberg neighbourhood has a lived-in feel that matches its 1949 build. At 56 m² it's compact, and with an E label you can expect higher energy costs. The asking price of €220,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €373,833, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Maastricht.
Mariaberg is a dense urban area with a mix of ages and household types. Two residents reviewed it: one calls it "Cosy" and describes an "old-fashioned working-class neighbourhood" with high social control and safe streets for children. The other is less enthusiastic, noting that people sometimes peer into homes and that young people have tried to kick in doors. Both mention friendly elderly neighbours and good local shops. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households and a strong urban feel, with over 3,400 addresses per km². For more context, see the neighbourhood Mariaberg.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Emile Wesly Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and Bonnefanten College is about a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is also just around the corner. The municipality Maastricht offers a compact city layout where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ovida makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Fatimaplein 19, Maastricht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
People who don't know you will be curious; people have often peered into my house, and I mean really pressing their face against the window to peep. For "fun", young people have tried to kick my door in, which I think is going too far. Furthermore, there are curious, quiet, and friendly elderly people in the neighbourhood. Every kid here has a fatbike, of course. Lack of parking. Jumbo, Action, and Trekpleister in the area, plus a decent-sized shopping centre nearby. Generally, people are polite if you greet them. Rubbish could be collected more often, but that might be a Maastricht thing.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy old-fashioned working-class neighbourhood with an Albert Heijn nearby and a small shopping centre 1.5 km away. Friendly neighbourhood with high social control and safe for children thanks to the small streets and little traffic.
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About Fatimaplein 19, Maastricht
The asking price of €220,000 is 41% below the average asking price in Mariaberg (€373,833) and also below the cheapest other listing (€289,000). However, this apartment is smaller (56 m²) than the neighbourhood average (102 m²) and has an E energy label, which means higher running costs. Given the size and energy performance, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact pre-war flat.
Mariaberg is a densely populated, urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents describe it as a cosy, old-fashioned working-class area with high social control and safe streets for children. However, one resident also mentions occasional nuisance from young people and a lack of parking. The area has a strong community feel, with friendly elderly neighbours and good local shops like Jumbo and Albert Heijn nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride.
The closest primary school is Emile Wesly Basisschool, just 211 metres away. For secondary education, Bonnefanten College is 747 metres away. There are also several other schools within a kilometre, including Basisschool St Oda and special education options.
The energy label is E, which is below average for homes in the Netherlands. This means the apartment is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. In Mariaberg, 62.5% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
Currently, there are 6 apartments for sale in Mariaberg, with prices ranging from €289,000 to €650,000. This apartment is the cheapest available, partly because it is smaller and has a lower energy label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Mariaberg