Lenculenstraat 5B
Binnenstad, Maastricht
AreaA modern apartment in the historic heart
This apartment sits on Lenculenstraat in the Binnenstad, the historic centre of Maastricht. Built in 2007, it is a modern home in a city known for its centuries-old streets. The asking price of €595,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €705,136. For context, the average asking price per m² in the Binnenstad is €6,498, while this home is listed at €4,917 per m² based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at [apartments in Maastricht], this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 121 m² according to the BAG registration. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be on the lower side. The home was built in 2007, which is relatively recent for this part of the city. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of bedrooms or bathrooms.
Life in the Binnenstad
The Binnenstad is the compact heart of Maastricht, with 2,325 residents. It is a young area: 53% of residents are between 15 and 25 years old, and 81% of households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Maastricht give their living environment an average score of 7.45, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "everything perfect lovely people and many amenities." Another is more critical: "Born here, many homes are poor, damp and drafty and too expensive." A third resident mentions that people have peered into their home through the window and that young people have tried to kick the door in, but also notes "curious, quiet, and friendly elderly people in the neighbourhood." These reviews describe the municipality as a whole, not this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the area offers, see [the Binnenstad neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop is just around the corner, with the Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and the Jumbo a five-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Basisschool is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Mosae Forum Heg-Reitz and Apotheek Schoepp Mosae Forum are both a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Bouillonstraat and Vrijthof are on your doorstep and just around the corner, served by lines 3 and 4. Maastricht train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Maastricht offers all this within a compact area, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Maastricht]. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 19 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and 84% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via Tijs & Cyril 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.
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About Lenculenstraat 5B, Maastricht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Binnenstad?
The asking price of €595,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Binnenstad, which is €705,136. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,498, while this apartment is listed at €4,917 per m² based on the BAG registration. The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 121 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing does not state the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony or garage. The home was built in 2007 and has an energy label A.
What does the energy label A mean for this home?
Energy label A is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be relatively low. The home was built in 2007. The listing does not provide details about insulation or heating installations.
What is the WOZ value of this apartment?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date and is not the same as the current market value. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 84% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 19 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Coop is about 333 metres away, the Albert Heijn about 409 metres, and the Jumbo about 610 metres. There are also an Ekoplaza and another Albert Heijn within about 700 metres. In total, 33 supermarkets are within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad is about 308 metres away, Montessori Basisschool about 528 metres, and Basisschool Sint Aloysius about 589 metres. For secondary education, Montessori College Maastricht voor Atheneum en Gymnasium is about 888 metres away.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Maastricht, Bouillonstraat, about 162 metres away, served by lines 3 and 4. The Vrijthof stop is about 300 metres away and Tongersestraat about 380 metres, both on the same lines. Maastricht train station is about 1.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in Maastricht?
Residents across the municipality of Maastricht give their living environment an average score of 7.45, based on 37 reviews. One resident says "everything perfect lovely people and many amenities," while another mentions "many homes are poor, damp and drafty and too expensive." These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically the Binnenstad.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. It also does not mention insulation or heating installations. The living area of 121 m² is stated according to the BAG registration.
