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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 couple of streets away. Built in 1991 and with an A energy label, it's efficient and well-maintained. At €495,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the home is larger than many in the area. For context, apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul vary widely in price and size.
Valkenburg is a compact town with a population of around 3,500. It's a place where older residents make up a significant share, nearly 40% are 65 or over, and one-person households are common. The streets are lined with a mix of pre-war and more recent homes, and the overall feel is calm and green. The town centre, with its restaurants and shops, is just around the corner. Valkenburg is part of the municipality Valkenburg aan de Geul, which covers several villages in the Limburg hills.
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn and Jan Linders are both on your doorstep, and Aldi is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school is about a ten-minute walk, though secondary schools are further out, the closest is 6.6 km away. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making it easy to reach Maastricht or Heerlen. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Pooters Makelaardij - Pro Housing and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Oranjelaan 1E, Valkenburg (Li)
Data from Valkenburg
Data from Valkenburg
7 within 5 km
6 within 5 km
About Oranjelaan 1E, Valkenburg (Li)
The asking price of €495,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €470,802 and the median of €409,000. However, this apartment has 105 m² of living space, which is smaller than the average of 152 m² in Valkenburg. The price per square metre works out at about €4,714, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,427 per m². So it's priced at a premium, partly due to its energy efficiency and modern build year.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs for heating and electricity. In Valkenburg, about 25% of homes have label A, and another 10% have A+ or better. So this home is among the more efficient ones in the area.
The train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. Valkenburg station has direct connections to Maastricht and Heerlen, making it convenient for commuting or day trips.
Albert Heijn and Jan Linders are both within 300 metres, so just around the corner. Aldi is about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. For a wider selection, there are additional supermarkets within 5 km.
Valkenburg recorded 348 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of 3,535 works out at about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is moderate, but the town is generally considered quiet and safe, especially in residential areas like Oranjelaan.
This is an apartment, built in 1991, with a living area of 105 m². The energy label A and modern build year indicate good insulation and low maintenance.
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