Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Geneindestraat sits in the heart of Valkenburg, a town known for its castle ruins and underground caves. The home dates from 1860, giving it characterful proportions and high ceilings. At 93 m², it is compact for the area, and the price of €785,000 is well above the neighbourhood average, 67% higher than the typical asking price of €470,802. For context, apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul vary widely, but this one is on the high side.
Valkenburg is a compact, historic centre with a mix of shops, cafés and restaurants. The population is around 3,500, with many older residents, 39% are 65 or over. Households are small, averaging 1.7 people, and a third are single-person homes. The area has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,077 per km². No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from census data and local amenities. Valkenburg is a popular tourist destination, which influences the local housing market.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Jan Linders a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk, though secondary schools are further out, about 6.6 km. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making trips to Maastricht or Heerlen straightforward. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park is a five-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul manages local services and planning.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Ovida makelaars.
Details of this home
Geneindestraat 27, Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
7 within 5 km
6 within 5 km
About Geneindestraat 27, Valkenburg
The asking price is 67% above the neighbourhood average of €470,802, and the home is 39% smaller than the typical 152 m² in the area. Recent sold prices in Valkenburg averaged €526,874, with a median of €409,000. Given the small floor area and energy label G, the price is on the high side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
Energy label G is the least efficient rating, so heating and electricity bills are likely to be high. The home was built in 1860, and older properties often have poor insulation. In the neighbourhood, only 10.2% of homes have label A+ or better, while 27.1% are label D or lower. You should expect significant energy costs.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is 335 metres away, just around the corner. Aldi and Jan Linders are within 500 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient. There are seven supermarkets within 5 km.
The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Berg at 2.8 km, followed by Basisschool Hulsberg at 3.4 km. Secondary education is 6.6 km away, so older children will need to travel further.
At 93 m², this apartment is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 152 m². It is a compact home, typical of older properties in the centre. The average price per m² in the area is €3,427.
The total number of recorded crimes in Valkenburg is 348, but without a per-capita rate or breakdown, it is hard to judge. The area has a mix of residents and tourists, which can affect crime patterns.
Valkenburg has an urbanity level of 3 on a scale where 1 is very urban and 5 is rural. The address density is 1,077 per km², indicating a moderately urban environment with a town centre feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valkenburg
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