A 1930s apartment on the Hoofdstraat
This apartment sits on the Hoofdstraat in Maria Gewanden, a part of Hoensbroek within the municipality of Heerlen. The home dates from 1930 and carries an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €225,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €345,750. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,266, while this home is listed at €2,557 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Heerlen, this one stands out for its price.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area according to the agent is 88 square metres, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The home is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 389 cubic metres. The listing has been active since 30 October 2026. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the agent's description.
Life in Maria Gewanden
Maria Gewanden is a neighbourhood where residents of the wider municipality of Heerlen give an average score of 6.85 out of 10, based on 37 reviews. One resident describes it as a "fijne buurt" with a close community and a quiet atmosphere. Another resident mentions that the neighbourhood is close-knit, with people enjoying chats during New Year's or summer days, though they note some antisocial behaviour and limited parking. A third resident comments on the paving and maintenance of gardens, suggesting room for improvement. The neighbourhood has about 3,455 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the Maria Gewanden neighbourhood, the reviews give a mixed but generally positive picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Aldi is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and PLUS within a five-minute walk. Basisschool de Vlieger is on your doorstep, and Broeklandcollege for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hoensbroek, and the pharmacy Apotheek Hoensbroek BV is nearby. For public transport, the bus stop Hoensbroek, Kasteel Hoensbroek is just around the corner, served by lines 1 and 56. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 1.8 kilometres away. Within the municipality of Heerlen, this location offers practical access to daily needs.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €137,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 64% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 90%, from €72,000 to €137,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1930 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or shallow foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Haus & Huis Makelaardij and other platforms. The agent is Haus & Huis Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Hoofdstraat 195, Hoensbroek
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €225,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Maria Gewanden, which is €345,750. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,266, while this home is listed at €2,557 per square metre. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The home is located on the first living floor. The agent lists the living area as 88 square metres, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The volume is 389 cubic metres. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €137,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 64% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 90%, from €72,000 to €137,000. This development is based on municipal valuation data.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is based on the home being built in 1930 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or shallow foundations. Additionally, 69% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, just around the corner at 275 metres. Lidl is 435 metres away, and PLUS is 688 metres away. Albert Heijn is 967 metres away, and SPAR is 1,059 metres away. These distances mean you have several options for groceries within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are close to this address?
Basisschool de Vlieger is the nearest primary school, just 201 metres away. For secondary education, Broeklandcollege is 614 metres away. There is also Mgr. Hanssen, a special education school, at 627 metres, and Basisschool Wonderwijs at 801 metres. These schools are all within a reasonable distance for families.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Hoensbroek, Kasteel Hoensbroek, just 197 metres away, served by bus lines 1 and 56. Other stops include Hoensbroek, Sint Jansstraat at 425 metres and Hoensbroek, Adelante at 487 metres, both on the same lines. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 1.8 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the municipality of Heerlen give an average score of 6.85 out of 10, based on 37 reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as "fijne buurt" with a close community and quiet atmosphere. Another mentions that the neighbourhood is close-knit, though they note some antisocial behaviour and limited parking. A third comments on maintenance issues with paving and gardens.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, with lower labels generally meaning higher energy costs. For a home with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs compared to more efficient labels. The label is based on the home's characteristics and is not a statement about the structural condition.
