Geerstraat 12C
Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
AreaA new-build apartment on Geerstraat
This is a brand-new apartment on Geerstraat in Heerlen-Centrum, built in 2024 and finished to a very high standard with an A+++ energy label. At €2,700 per month, the rent sits well above the neighbourhood average of €1,153, so you are paying a clear premium for the new construction and the central location. For context, the average asking rent for apartments in Heerlen is considerably lower, which makes this a distinctive listing in the local market.
Heerlen-Centrum
Heerlen-Centrum is a compact urban neighbourhood with a strong mix of ages, where a third of residents are 65 or over and two-thirds of households are single-person. The one review on gives the area a 7 out of 10, with the resident noting: "Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do." They also mention that "there is simply a lot of poverty here" and that "they are trying their best to modernise the city." It is an honest, mixed picture of a place in transition, and the review is based on a single voice. For a broader view of the area, you can read more about the municipality of Heerlen.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from Geerstraat. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, with Jan Linders a couple of streets away and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool Eikenderveld is a five-minute walk, while secondary options like the Katholieke School voor Pro and the Bernardinuscollege are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a five-minute walk, which makes getting out of the city easy.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Parkstad 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.
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About Geerstraat 12C, Heerlen
Why is the rent so much higher than the neighbourhood average?
The asking rent of €2,700 is 134% above the average of €1,153 for rentals in Heerlen-Centrum. This is a new-build apartment from 2024 with an A+++ energy label, which explains a large part of the premium. The average rental in the neighbourhood is based on six available listings, so the comparison reflects a small sample of mostly older properties.
What does the A+++ energy label mean for this apartment?
An A+++ label is the most efficient category on the official energy scale. It is an official registration in the EP-Online system and indicates that the home is designed to use very little energy. For a new-build from 2024, this is the expected standard, and it means heating and electricity costs should be low compared to older properties.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn and Aldi are both 334 metres away, which is just around the corner. Jan Linders is 449 metres away, and Jumbo is 523 metres. For a slightly larger shop, another Albert Heijn is 856 metres away. All of these are within a short walk from the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Eikenderveld is the nearest primary school at 380 metres. For secondary education, the Katholieke School voor Pro is 745 metres away, Scholen voor Praktijkonderwijs Parkstad Limburg is 768 metres, and the VWO of the Bernardinuscollege is 890 metres. There are 51 schools within five kilometres in total.
How close is the train station?
The train station is 600 metres from the apartment, which is about a five-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of the region without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
There is one resident review for Heerlen-Centrum, giving it a 7 out of 10. The resident describes it as a safe area for those who know it, but notes that newcomers might feel less safe. They mention visible crime and poverty, but also acknowledge that the city is modernising. The review is a single perspective, so it reflects one person's experience rather than a consensus.
