Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis 2019 apartment on Hof van Reinald sits in the centre of Valkenburg, a town known for its castle ruins and underground marl caves. With 139 m² of living space, it is larger than many homes in the area. The price of €635,000 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €470,802, which reflects the recent construction and top energy label. For context, apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul typically sell for less per square metre.
Valkenburg is a close-knit community of about 3,500 residents, with many single-person households and a notable share of older residents. The town centre is a couple of streets away, with restaurants and a park just around the corner. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,077 per km². Average incomes are in line with the region, and the housing stock is mixed: about 36% are single-family homes, and 42% are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see municipality Valkenburg aan de Geul.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Aldi is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk away, though secondary schools are further out. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to reach Maastricht or Heerlen. A GP is also within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Marcel Overhof Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Hof van Reinald 5, Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
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About Hof van Reinald 5, Valkenburg
The asking price is 35% above the average asking price in Valkenburg (€470,802). However, this is a modern 139 m² apartment with an A+ energy label, built in 2019, while much of the neighbourhood stock is older. The price per square metre is about €4,568, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,427, but the home's specifications are exceptional for the area.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible. Only about 10% of homes for sale in Valkenburg have this label. An A+ label means very low energy costs for heating and electricity, and the home is well insulated. This is a significant advantage, especially given that over 27% of homes in the neighbourhood have labels D or lower.
At 139 m², this apartment is slightly smaller than the average sold home in Valkenburg (152 m²), but it is still spacious for an apartment. The average price per square metre for sold homes is €3,427, so this home's price per m² is higher, reflecting its modern build and energy efficiency.
The CBS data records 348 total crimes in Valkenburg, but without a per capita rate it is hard to compare. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban density and a mix of ages, with many older residents. The town centre is nearby, which generally means more activity and natural surveillance.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Valkenburg station is on the Maastricht,Heerlen line, with direct trains to Maastricht (about 15 minutes) and Heerlen (about 20 minutes). The station is within easy walking distance from the apartment.
Primary schools are within walking distance: the nearest is about 0.9 km away. However, secondary schools are 6.6 km away, so children would need to travel further for secondary education. There are several primary schools within 5 km, including Openbare basisschool Berg and Basisschool Hulsberg.
The listing does not mention parking, but the apartment is in the centre of Valkenburg. Many homes in the area have on-street parking or private parking.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valkenburg