Jos Francotteweg 8
Vaals, Vaals
AreaA spacious apartment on a quiet road
This apartment on Jos Francotteweg sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Vaals, a town where the streets have a calm, unhurried rhythm. The asking price of €315,000 is 28% below the average asking price of €436,385 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,009, while this home is listed at €1,575 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Vaals] to see how this one fits.
Inside the home
Built in 1900, this apartment spans three floors and offers eight rooms in total, including five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 200 m², while the BAG registration records 89 m². According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is set on a quiet road within a residential area, and it has been listed since August 2026.
Life in Vaals
Vaals is a place where residents give their surroundings a solid 7.66 out of 10, based on four reviews across the municipality. One resident describes it as "rural with many different nationalities," while another says simply, "never had any problems." A third resident notes that "if you're not from here, you don't really count," explaining that it can be hard to join associations if you are new, though most people are friendly. The municipality has around 7,510 residents, with a notable share of older residents. Across [the municipality of Vaals], the average household size is 1.7 people.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Lidl just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes and Basisschool de kleine Wereld are both a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren and Apotheek Vaals are just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat is on your doorstep with lines 59, 322 and 350, and the bus station is a couple of streets away with additional lines. The nearest train station, Kerkrade Centrum, is about 10 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €118,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 167% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €73,000 to €118,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, while heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Parkstad Makelaardij and Parkstad Makelaardij on Pararius.
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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.
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About Jos Francotteweg 8, Vaals
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €315,000 is 167% above the WOZ value of €118,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The gap between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh for yourself.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment spans three floors and includes eight rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 200 m², while the BAG registration records 89 m². The home also has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is set on a quiet road in a residential area.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 62%, from €73,000 to €118,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation over that period.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The home was built in 1900, which is a fact about its age rather than a diagnosis of its condition.
What are the climate risks for this address?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and projected for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is about 188 metres away, Lidl is roughly 265 metres away, and Aldi is approximately 470 metres from the property. These are the nearest supermarkets within the area, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
Which schools are close by?
Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is about 363 metres away, and Basisschool de kleine Wereld is roughly 431 metres from the property. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 11.4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop at Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat is about 120 metres away, serving lines 59, 322 and 350. The bus station at Vaals is roughly 169 metres away, with lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
How do residents rate living in Vaals?
Residents across the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "rural with many different nationalities," while another notes that "if you're not from here, you don't really count," mentioning that it can be hard to join associations for newcomers.
What is the average price per square metre for this home?
The asking price per square metre is €1,575, based on the agent's listed floor area of 200 m². This is below the neighbourhood average of €3,009 per square metre. Note that the BAG registration records a different living area of 89 m², which would give a different per-square-metre figure.
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €315,000 is 28% below the average asking price of €436,385 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €375,000, and prices range from €119,000 to €1,495,000.
