Helmstraat 5B01
Binnenstad, Maastricht
AreaA modern apartment in the heart of Maastricht
This apartment sits in the Binnenstad, the historic core of Maastricht, where life buzzes around the Vrijthof and the Markt. Built in 2008, it is a contemporary presence in a district where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €649,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €705,136. For context, the average asking price per m² in the Binnenstad is €6,498, and this home is listed at €7,054 per m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Maastricht].
Inside the home
This three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 92 m², matching the BAG registration, and the volume is 304 m³. It is a portiekwoning, a classic walk-up apartment, located on the first living floor. The heating runs on a central heating boiler with a heat recovery installation, and the energy label is B. The home was listed for sale on 29 September 2026.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
Life in [the Binnenstad neighbourhood] is compact and lively, with 2,325 residents and a housing stock where 82.8% of homes were built before 1945. 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 describes a mix of curious elderly people and young people on fatbikes, noting a lack of parking but praising the nearby Jumbo, Action and Trekpleister. The reviews reflect a range of experiences, so it is worth reading them in full.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 37 metres away, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. Montessori Basisschool is just around the corner, and Basisschool Sint Aloysius is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Mosae Forum Heg-Reitz is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Schoepp Mosae Forum is right next to it. Bus stops at Helmstraat and Markt are on your doorstep, with lines 3, 4 and 7. The train station Maastricht is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Maastricht]. The address-level risk data from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 21 dB and aircraft noise at 33 dB are both below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though 100% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Mosae Le Sud.
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About Helmstraat 5B01, Maastricht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €649,000. Compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €705,136, this is in line with the market. The average asking price per m² in the Binnenstad is €6,498, while this home is listed at €7,054 per m². The average living area in the neighbourhood is 122 m², so this apartment at 92 m² is smaller than the average.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
This is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 92 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 304 m³. It is a portiekwoning, a walk-up apartment, located on the first living floor. The heating runs on a central heating boiler with a heat recovery installation.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate compared with less efficient homes. The home was built in 2008, and the heating system includes a central heating boiler with a heat recovery installation. No further energy details are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not included in the information provided here. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made. The asking price is €649,000.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific home. The reference years are 2022 for road and aircraft noise and 2023 for railway noise.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to KCAF data. However, 100% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is noted as an attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 2008.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The home was built in 2008.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Albert Heijn is just 37 metres away, on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 315 metres away, a SPAR is 493 metres, an Ekoplaza is 650 metres, and a Coop is 746 metres. Within five kilometres there are 33 supermarkets in total, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Maastricht.
What schools are close to this home?
Montessori Basisschool is 222 metres away, and Basisschool Sint Aloysius is 433 metres. Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad is 680 metres, Basisschool Wyck is 698 metres, and Basisschool St Oda is 921 metres. There are 44 schools within five kilometres. The nearest secondary school is 2.4 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop Maastricht, Helmstraat is 29 metres away, with lines 3 and 7. Maastricht, Vrijthof is 117 metres away with lines 3 and 4, and Maastricht, Markt is 118 metres with lines 3, 4 and 7. The nearest train station is Maastricht, at 1,151 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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 describes a mix of curious elderly people and young people, noting a lack of parking but praising nearby shops. A third says many homes are "poor, damp and drafty and too expensive." These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just the Binnenstad.
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €649,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €705,136. The median asking price in the Binnenstad is €564,500, with a range from €160,000 to €2,200,000. The average asking price per m² is €6,498, while this home is listed at €7,054 per m².
