A bright start in Pronsebroek
This apartment on Pappersjans 9 sits in Pronsebroek, a quiet corner of Heerlen where the streets feel calm and the neighbours know each other. The home was built in 1979 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs. The asking price of €225,000 is keen, according to the comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €470,400. For context, that average is based on a small sample of homes currently for sale, and this apartment is priced well below it. If you are looking at [apartments in Heerlen], this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a portiekflat, a classic walk-up apartment, located on the fourth floor of the building. It has six rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m², a small difference between the two sources. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the volume is 266 m³. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly fee of €280, according to the listing.
Life in Pronsebroek
Pronsebroek is a small neighbourhood, home to around 575 people, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.85, based on 37 reviews, and some of those voices paint a mixed picture. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gemeenschap, rustig" (a fine neighbourhood, community, quiet). Another describes a place where "many cultured people" make it cosy, but notes there are also antisocial individuals and little greenery, though renovation and greening work is underway. A third resident complains about paving and gardens, and the oak trees. The neighbourhood itself has a high share of older residents, with 31% aged 65 or over, and many single-person households. This is a place with character, both praised and critiqued by those who live here. For more on the area, see [the Pronsebroek neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi and PLUS supermarkets are just around the corner, and Jan Linders is a couple of streets away. For primary education, RK BS De Ganzerik is a five-minute walk, and basisschool Mijn Spoor is a little further. The GP practice Huisartsenzorg Heerlerheide and the BENU Apotheek Ghen Heij are both within a few hundred metres. Bus line 40 stops at Heerlen, Bokstraat, just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Heerlen Woonboulevard, is about 2.2 km away. The municipality of Heerlen offers further amenities and connections, as described on [the municipality of Heerlen].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €167,000. The asking price is 35% above this value, a precomputed comparison. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €110,000 to €167,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand, though this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are public risk data at address level, indicating area conditions rather than a verdict on this property.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Fidus Makelaardij and Fidus Makelaardij Geleen on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Pappersjans 9, Heerlen
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €225,000 is 52% below the average asking price in Pronsebroek, which is €470,400. This comparison is based on the five homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, so the average is drawn from a small sample. The price per square metre is €2,500, based on the agent's listed living area of 90 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat on the fourth floor with six rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the volume is 266 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €167,000. The asking price is 35% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €110,000 to €167,000, according to the precomputed development figures.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The KCAF attention area notes that 82% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, but this home itself was built in 1979.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi and PLUS supermarkets are both within about 440 metres, and Jan Linders is about 510 metres away. Lidl is about 1.1 km and Albert Heijn about 1.7 km. These distances are measured from the property.
What schools are close to this home?
RK BS De Ganzerik is about 500 metres away, and basisschool Mijn Spoor is about 580 metres. Basisschool Frans Postma is about 840 metres, and RK Bs Gerardus Majella about 865 metres. All are primary schools within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 40 stops at Heerlen, Bokstraat, about 205 metres away, and also at Heerlen, Lokerstraat and Heerlen, Huyn van Rodenbroeckstraat. The nearest train station is Heerlen Woonboulevard, about 2.2 km from the property.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.85, based on 37 reviews. One resident calls it a fine, quiet neighbourhood with a sense of community, while another mentions a mix of cultured and antisocial people, and limited greenery. A third complains about paving and garden maintenance. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Pronsebroek.
