Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oranjelaan in Valkenburg offers a comfortable 74 m² of living space with an excellent energy label A, keeping heating costs low. Built in 1991, it's a modern home in a quiet part of town. At €295,000, the asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €470,802, making it a keen entry into the Valkenburg market. For context, apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul typically sell for around €3,427 per m².
Valkenburg is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of ages, many residents are 65 or older, and a quarter of households are singles. The area feels calm and residential, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the character is best judged by a visit. The neighbourhood itself is part of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, which covers the historic town centre and surrounding green hills.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn and Jan Linders are both just around the corner, and Aldi is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a bit further, the nearest, Openbare basisschool Berg, is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, handy for trips to Maastricht or Heerlen. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and the library is a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Pooters Makelaardij and Pararius.
Details of this home
Oranjelaan 1, Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
7 within 5 km
6 within 5 km
About Oranjelaan 1, Valkenburg
The asking price of €295,000 is 37% below the average asking price in Valkenburg (€470,802), and also below the median of €409,000. However, the floor area of 74 m² is 51% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 152 m². So the price per m² works out to about €3,986, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,427 per m². It's a compact apartment with a top energy label, so the price reflects the efficiency and lower running costs.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and modern heating, so you can expect relatively low energy bills. In the neighbourhood, about 25% of homes have label A, and another 10% have A+ or better, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Valkenburg station has regular services to Maastricht and Heerlen.
Albert Heijn and Jan Linders are both within 300 metres, just around the corner. Aldi is about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. For a larger selection, there are additional supermarkets within 5 km.
The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Berg, about 2.8 km away. Other primary schools within 5 km include Basisschool Hulsberg and Basisschool Ummer Clumme. There are no secondary schools within the neighbourhood; the nearest is 6.6 km away.
Currently, there are 68 homes for sale in Valkenburg, with an average asking price of €470,802 and a median of €409,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 61 days, which is fairly typical.
Valkenburg is a residential area with a mix of ages, many residents are 65 or older, and a quarter of households are singles. It's a quiet neighbourhood with a park nearby. The urbanity level is moderate (3 out of 5), so it's not too busy but still has amenities within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valkenburg
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