A quiet spot in Vaals
This apartment on Grensstraat 10A sits on a quiet road in Vaals, a town that borders Germany and Belgium. The home dates from 1958 and carries an energy label C. With an asking price of €195,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €445,098. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Vaals sits well below that figure.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road.
Vaals, a border town
Vaals is a compact town where residents give the municipality an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Rural with many different nationalities" and adds "Nothing special." Another notes: "If you're not from here, you don't really count," explaining that it can be hard to join associations if you are not local, though most people are friendly. The same resident mentions good bus links to Vaals and Aachen. Around 30% of residents are 65 or older, and 56% of households are single-person. The municipality of Vaals covers the town and its surroundings.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: Aldi is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn and Lidl are just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, and Apotheek Vaals are both a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes and Basisschool de kleine Wereld, are a ten-minute walk. The bus station at Vaals, Busstation, is a couple of streets away and serves lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. The nearest train station, Kerkrade Centrum, is about 10 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 35 dB Lden and from air traffic 27 dB Lden, both below the noise standard for 2022. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Huisportaal and HuisPortaal on Funda.
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About Grensstraat 10A, Vaals
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €195,000 is 56% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €445,098. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 71 m², is €2,746, which is 5% below the neighbourhood average of €2,905 per m². The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 71 m², while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so heating costs will be in line with that label. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1958. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. However, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not a guarantee for this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi is about 138 metres away, Albert Heijn about 339 metres, and Lidl about 347 metres. These are all within a short walk. A PLUS supermarket is about 5 km away, and another PLUS is about 7.5 km away.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes at about 883 metres and Basisschool de kleine Wereld at about 934 metres. A third primary school, Basisschool Op de Top, is about 4.7 km away. Secondary education is about 11.5 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Busstation, about 365 metres away, serving lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. Another stop, Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat, is about 428 metres away with lines 59, 322 and 350. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
What do residents say about living in Vaals?
Residents of the municipality of Vaals give an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Rural with many different nationalities" and adds "Nothing special." Another notes that if you are not from here, it can be hard to join associations, though most people are friendly. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.
