Daalhof, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Herculeshof sits in a calm corner of Daalhof, a neighbourhood that feels a world away from the bustle of central Maastricht. With 89 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a practical home that asks for a bit of attention on heating costs. The asking price of €249,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €345,220, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Maastricht.
Daalhof is a quiet, mostly residential area built in the 1970s and 1980s. Around half the homes are single-family houses, and the population skews older, many residents are 65 or over. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it 'just fantastic' with 'lovely people and many amenities', while another notes 'little greenery, few amenities, and the houses are extremely poorly insulated'. A third describes it as a 'quiet neighbourhood where you can live nicely', though they miss the chip shop and say shops are disappearing. Based on three reviews, it's a place that suits those who value peace over convenience. For more context, see the Daalhof neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, and PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Petrus en Paulus is a couple of streets away, Kindcentrum Dynamiek is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool J.F.Kennedy is also nearby. A GP and a restaurant are both on your doorstep, and a park or public garden is just around the corner. For secondary school or the train station, you'd need to travel a bit further, the station is 4.9 km away. The municipality of Maastricht oversees the area; find out more about the municipality of Maastricht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Schneiders Makelaardij. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details across sources.
Details of this home
Herculeshof 9C, Maastricht
Good · 3 residents
everything perfect lovely people and many amenities
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is little greenery, few amenities, and the houses are extremely poorly insulated.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately the chip shop is gone, and there aren't many shops left either. So I always go to the Brusselsepoort. The 1 because there's barely a school left. Everything is disappearing bit by bit. Otherwise it's a quiet neighbourhood where you can live nicely.
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About Herculeshof 9C, Maastricht
The asking price of €249,000 is 28% below the average asking price in Daalhof (€345,220) and also below the median of €349,000. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (89 m² vs 120 m²) and has an energy label D, while most homes in the area have better labels. Given these factors, the price is on the keen side, it reflects the home's size and energy performance.
The energy label is D. This means the home is moderately efficient, heating costs will be higher than in a home with label A or B. In Daalhof, most homes for sale have better labels (about 67% are label B or higher), so this is something to factor into your monthly budget.
For daily groceries, Lidl is just 108 metres away, on your doorstep. PLUS is about 942 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also larger supermarkets like AH XL and Jumbo within a couple of kilometres. Some residents note that local shops have been disappearing, so for a wider selection you might head to Brusselsepoort.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Petrus en Paulus (624 m), Kindcentrum Dynamiek (753 m), and Basisschool J.F.Kennedy (768 m). Secondary schools are further away, at about 1.6 km. One resident mentioned that the local school has closed, so it's worth checking current provision.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km from the apartment. That's about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
In the most recent data, Daalhof recorded 191 total crimes. That's a moderate figure for a neighbourhood of about 6,360 residents. The area is generally described as quiet by residents, though one review mentioned that amenities are disappearing.
Daalhof has a mix of households: about 825 households with children and 1,015 without. There are several primary schools nearby, and the neighbourhood is quiet. However, one resident noted that the local school has closed and shops are dwindling, so families may need to travel for some amenities.
Homes that sold in Daalhof took an average of 53 days to sell. That's a fairly typical timeframe, not exceptionally fast, but not slow either. The current apartment is priced below average, which may attract interest.
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