Helmstraat 2C02
Binnenstad, Maastricht
A grand apartment in the heart of Maastricht
This spacious apartment sits on Helmstraat in the Binnenstad, the historic heart of Maastricht. With its 1920 origins and a label A energy rating, it combines old-world character with modern efficiency. The asking price of €1,150,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in the Binnenstad is €705,136, and this home is one of the [apartments in Maastricht]( /koopwoningen/maastricht/appartementen/ ) currently on the market.
A home spread over one level
This is a between-floor apartment, laid out over a single floor with three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is around 201 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 203 m². It comes with a sunny terrace, a balcony and a parking space, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €557.
Life in the Binnenstad
The Binnenstad is a compact urban neighbourhood with 2,325 residents, and it is very strongly urban. It is a young area, with 53% of residents aged between 15 and 25, and 81% of households are single-person. Across the municipality of Maastricht, residents give an average score of 7.45, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "everything perfect lovely people and many amenities." Another is more critical: "Born here, many homes are poor, damp and drafty and too expensive." A third resident mentions that "people have often peered into my house" and notes a lack of parking, but also says "generally, people are polite if you greet them." This gives a mixed but honest picture of life in [the Binnenstad neighbourhood]( /buurt/binnenstad-maastricht/ ).
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just 26 metres away and Jumbo a couple of streets further. Montessori Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both around 360 metres away. Bus stops at Helmstraat and Markt are within a couple of minutes' walk, served by lines 3, 4 and 7. Maastricht train station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital is about 1.4 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Maastricht]( /gemeente/maastricht/ ).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data, which are not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Marinus - Exclusief Vastgoed.
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About Helmstraat 2C02, Maastricht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Binnenstad?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is 63% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €705,136, yet the price per square metre is 12% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict describes the asking price as in line with the market. With 22 homes currently for sale in the Binnenstad, there is a limited selection to compare against.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a between-floor apartment spread over a single floor. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 201 m², while the BAG registration records 203 m². The volume of the home is 613 m³. It also comes with a sunny terrace, a balcony and a parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs for heating and electricity are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1920, and the label reflects its current energy performance. No further details about insulation or heating installations are stated in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €557. This amount is stated in the listing. The contribution typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance and insurance, but the specific coverage is not detailed in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 20 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 33 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1920, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is just 26 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. Jumbo is about 328 metres away, and SPAR is at 486 metres. There are also Ekoplaza and Coop within about 760 metres. In total, there are 33 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so daily groceries are very convenient from this location.
What schools are near this home?
Montessori Basisschool is the nearest primary school at about 199 metres, followed by Basisschool Sint Aloysius at 415 metres and Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad at 699 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.4 km away. There are 44 schools within a 5 km radius in total.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Maastricht, Helmstraat, just 41 metres away, served by lines 3 and 7. Maastricht, Markt is 123 metres away with lines 3, 4 and 7, and Maastricht, Vrijthof is 129 metres away with lines 3 and 4. Maastricht train station is about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Maastricht?
Across the municipality of Maastricht, residents give an average score of 7.45 out of 10, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "everything perfect lovely people and many amenities." Another says: "Born here, many homes are poor, damp and drafty and too expensive." A third mentions curious neighbours and a lack of parking, but also that "generally, people are polite if you greet them."
Is there a parking space included?
Yes, the listing states that a parking space is included with this apartment. In addition, there is a sunny terrace and a balcony. The Binnenstad is a very strongly urban area, and one resident review notes a lack of parking in the wider municipality, so having a dedicated parking space is a notable feature of this home.





