A penthouse with a view over Valkenburg
This penthouse apartment sits right in the centre of Valkenburg, with an open view from the second floor. Built in 2005, it is a modern home in a town that is popular for its historic charm and hilly surroundings. The asking price of €965,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the asking price sits 116% above the neighbourhood average of €446,268, and the price per square metre is €6,433 based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at [apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul], this one is clearly at the top end of the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this penthouse has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 650 cubic metres. The BAG registration lists the living area as 266 square metres, while the agent's listing states 150 square metres. The home has a sunny terrace, a roof terrace and a parking space, and it is fully insulated. Heating comes from a central heating boiler with a heat recovery system. The property is freehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €405 per month. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label.
Valkenburg
Valkenburg is a town where residents know each other, and one resident of the municipality describes it as self-sufficient: "It's always nice and quiet there, everyone knows each other and goes to each other's for coffee. There are also plenty of neighbourhood parties." This review is based on a single review at the municipality level, so it reflects the wider area rather than this specific neighbourhood. The town has around 3,510 inhabitants, and a large share of them are 65 or older. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about 43% owner-occupied homes. For more on the area, you can read about [the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul].
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jan Linders is a couple of streets away, so daily groceries are easy. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek MC Valkenburg, is also just around the corner. For primary education, the closest schools are a bit further out, with Basisschool Hulsberg about a ten-minute walk away. Public transport is within easy reach: bus line 54 stops at Valkenburg, Reinaldstraat just around the corner, and several lines including 4, 8, 51, 104 and 791 stop at Valkenburg, Wilhelminalaan a five-minute walk away. The train station in Valkenburg is a ten-minute walk from the home.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €813,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 19% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €580,000 to €813,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as other. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pröpper Makelaardij and Pröpper 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oosterweg 13E, Valkenburg (Li)
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €813,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €965,000 is 19% above this value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €580,000 to €813,000.
What is the layout of this penthouse?
According to the agent, the penthouse has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The total volume is 650 cubic metres. The BAG registration lists the living area as 266 square metres, while the agent's listing states 150 square metres. There is a sunny terrace, a roof terrace and a parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler with a heat recovery system. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation, and both are stated in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €405 per month. This is a monthly contribution to the association that manages the shared parts of the building. The property is freehold, which means you own the home and the land it stands on. The fee is stated in the agent's listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden and industrial noise is 49 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as other. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk is one of several address-level data points that also include noise and climate indications.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding indication is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
The Albert Heijn is 326 metres away and the Jan Linders is 349 metres away, so both are within a short walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Hulsberg, is 3,277 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. There are seven supermarkets and seven schools within five kilometres of the home.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 54 stops at Valkenburg, Reinaldstraat, 382 metres away, and at Valkenburg, Berkelplein, 419 metres away. Several bus lines, including 4, 8, 51, 104 and 791, stop at Valkenburg, Wilhelminalaan, 549 metres away. The nearest train station is Valkenburg, 616 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Valkenburg?
One resident of the municipality gave an average score of 7.14 and said: "It's always nice and quiet there, everyone knows each other and goes to each other's for coffee. There are also plenty of neighbourhood parties." The resident also noted that public transport is accessible but only by train, with no buses. This review reflects the municipality level, not this specific neighbourhood.
