Hondstraat 20B
Binnenstad, Maastricht
AreaA pre-war apartment in the heart of Maastricht
This 1939 apartment on Hondstraat 20B sits right in the historic Binnenstad, where the streets hum with students and café life. At 137 m² it's a generous size for a city-centre flat, and with energy label B it's reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €549,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €653,806, making it a keen entry into the apartments in Maastricht market.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
The Binnenstad is the historic core of Maastricht, with 2,330 residents packed into a very dense urban setting (4,813 addresses per km²). It's a young area: over half the population is between 15 and 25, and 96% of households are single-person. Families with children are rare (just 50 households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, student-oriented centre with a high turnover of homes.
Life on the street
Daily shopping is easy: a Coop is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are all within a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Basisschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are literally on your doorstep.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Ovida makelaars and also appears on Funda.
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About Hondstraat 20B, Maastricht
Is €549,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €549,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Binnenstad (€653,806) and almost exactly matches the median asking price of €552,000. Given the 137 m² floor area and central location, it appears keenly priced compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which is good for a pre-war building. In the Binnenstad, 26.3% of homes have label B, while 31.6% have label D or lower. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The Binnenstad recorded 1,232 total crimes in the latest data, which is high for a residential area. However, this is typical for a very dense city centre with many visitors and nightlife. The area is lively and popular with students.
How many homes are for sale in the Binnenstad?
There are currently 36 homes for sale in the Binnenstad, with prices ranging from €160,000 to €1,875,000. The average price per m² is €6,617, so this apartment at roughly €4,007 per m² is below the neighbourhood average.
What type of property is this?
This is an apartment (flat) built in 1939, located on the first floor or higher. The exact layout is not described, but with 137 m² it likely offers spacious rooms typical of pre-war construction.
