Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oranjelaan sits in a quiet part of Valkenburg, with the Geul river and the town's historic centre just a short walk away. At 114 m² it's a comfortable size, though 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 152 m². The asking price of €397,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the area, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul.
Valkenburg is a compact town with a mix of ages, around 30% of homes were built before 1945, and nearly 38% between 1990 and 2010. The population is older on average, with 39% aged 65 or over, and many single-person households. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its castle ruins, caves and tourist appeal. The town centre, with its shops and restaurants, is just a couple of streets away. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul.
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, making it easy to reach Maastricht or Heerlen. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and several restaurants are within a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Pooters Makelaardij - Pro Housing.
Details of this home
Oranjelaan 1D, Valkenburg (Li)
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About Oranjelaan 1D, Valkenburg (Li)
The asking price of €397,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Valkenburg (€470,802) and also below the median asking price of €409,000. However, the apartment is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average (114 m² vs 152 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €526,874, so the price appears competitive for its size.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and heating costs are likely to be low. In the neighbourhood, about 25% of homes have label A and another 10% have A+, 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 several other 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, Basisschool Ummer Clumme, Basisschool Sint Theresia, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Maurice Rose. There is no secondary school within 5 km; the nearest is 6.6 km away.
There are currently 68 homes for sale in Valkenburg, with asking prices ranging from €235,000 to €919,000. The average asking price is €470,802 and the median is €409,000. This apartment is priced below both averages.
Valkenburg has 3,535 residents, with a high proportion of older people (39% aged 65+). Many households are single-person (about 995 out of 1,920 households). The average household size is 1.7, which is below the national average. The area has a moderate urbanity level.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valkenburg