A bright apartment in the heart of Brunssum
This apartment on Kloosterstraat sits in the Koutenveld neighbourhood, right in the centre of Brunssum. It is a quiet road, yet you are in the middle of the town, with shops and services close by. The home was built in 2008 and has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. At €500,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Brunssum are listed at an average of €454,036.
Inside the home
This portiekflat spans three floors and offers five rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 117 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 118 m². There is a roof terrace, and the garage is integrated into the building. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €235.
Life in Koutenveld
Koutenveld is a small neighbourhood with about 285 residents, and it is a quiet, residential pocket within Brunssum. Most households are single people, and a large share of residents are aged 65 or over. Residents across the municipality of Brunssum give their living environment an average score of 6.83, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Reasonable". Another adds: "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better". The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about 58% owner-occupied homes. The Koutenveld neighbourhood is a short walk from the centre.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jan Linders is a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Opstap and Openbare Basisschool De Trampoline are both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Parkstad is on your doorstep, and BENU Apotheek Oud-Brunssum is just around the corner. Bus stops are close: Sint Gregoriuskerk is on your doorstep with lines 2, 37 and 56, and the bus station is a five-minute walk with more lines. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 5.6 km away. The municipality of Brunssum offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €433,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 6%, from €408,000 to €433,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including OPS Advies makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Kloosterstraat 12, Brunssum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €433,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €454,036.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and has five rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 117 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 118 m². There is a roof terrace and an integrated garage. The home is on the first living floor of a portiekflat.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The label reflects the home's energy performance, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €235. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the roof. The exact coverage is not detailed in the listing, so it is best to review the association's documents for specifics.
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 home. The risk level gives a general sense of the area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures are based on 2022 data and are area-level indications. They describe the general sound environment, not the soundproofing of this particular home.
What is the flood and climate risk for this area?
For this address, the risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from climate data, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 386 metres away, and Jan Linders is about 493 metres away. There is also another Albert Heijn at 779 metres and an Aldi at 849 metres. These are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool De Opstap is about 466 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Trampoline is about 488 metres away. Both are primary schools within a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, including basisschool Titus Brandsma at 730 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Brunssum, Sint Gregoriuskerk, just 66 metres away, with lines 2, 37 and 56. The bus station is about 291 metres away, with lines 2, 3, 36, 37, 56, 337, 603 and 637. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 5.6 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Koutenveld is a small neighbourhood with about 285 residents. Most households are single people, and a large share of residents are aged 65 or over. Residents across the municipality of Brunssum give their living environment an average score of 6.83, based on eleven reviews. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about 58% owner-occupied homes.
