A grand old apartment in Valkenburg
This apartment on Plenkertstraat 19A sits in the heart of Valkenburg, a town known for its marl caves and castle ruins. Built in 1900, the home carries the character of a bygone era, with high ceilings and period details that are typical of the time. The asking price of €485,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €459,954. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,590, while this home is listed at €4,850 per square metre. If you are looking for apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul, this one stands out for its size and location.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment spans four floors and includes 11 rooms, of which 3 are bedrooms and 1 is a bathroom. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The total volume is 343 m³. The home is offered without an energy label, as the agent has not published this information. The year of construction, 1900, is a fact that speaks to the building's age, but no conclusions about its condition should be drawn from that alone.
Life in the Valkenburg neighbourhood
The Valkenburg neighbourhood is home to around 3,510 residents, with a notable share of older inhabitants: 40% are 65 or older. The average household size is 1.7, and more than half of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul give their living environment an average score of 7.14, based on one review. That resident says: "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 same resident notes that public transport is easy to reach by train, but that buses are lacking. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 43% owner-occupied homes, and the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €459,954.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek MC Valkenburg, is also within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the closest school is Openbare basisschool Berg, about 2.7 km away, while secondary education is further afield. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop at Grendelplein is on your doorstep, with lines 8 and 791, and the train station in Valkenburg is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul offers a range of amenities, though the nearest hospital, Maastricht UMC+, is about 8.7 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €125,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 288% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 51%, from €83,000 in 2020 to €125,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as "other". For climate risks, pluvial flooding is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered only via A75 Makelaardij.
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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 Plenkertstraat 19A, Valkenburg
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €485,000 is 288% above the WOZ value of €125,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €459,954. This comparison is based on the agent's listing and the precomputed figures.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has 11 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 4 floors. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The total volume is 343 m³. The home was built in 1900, which gives it a historic character, but no further details about the layout or condition are provided in the listing.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this information. Without an energy label, it is not possible to comment on the energy efficiency of the home. The year of construction is 1900, but that alone does not determine the energy performance. If you are interested in the energy costs, you would need to ask the agent for more details.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is classified as "other". The home was built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment, but the indication remains low. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 17 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications and do not reflect the exact noise you might experience inside the home.
What is the climate risk for this property?
The climate risk indications for this address include a medium risk of pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
Jan Linders supermarket is just around the corner at 297 metres, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away at 428 metres. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek MC Valkenburg, is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk J.N.P. Brull, about 2.8 km away. For primary education, the closest school is Openbare basisschool Berg, about 2.7 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Grendelplein is on your doorstep, with lines 8 and 791. Another stop, Wilhelminalaan, is just around the corner with lines 4, 8, 51, 104, and 791. The train station in Valkenburg is a ten-minute walk away at 685 metres. This gives you access to both bus and train services, though the resident review notes that buses are limited in the area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Valkenburg neighbourhood has around 3,510 residents, with a large share of older people: 40% are 65 or older. The average household size is 1.7, and 52% of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.14, based on one review. That resident mentions it is quiet, with a close-knit community and neighbourhood parties.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. This is the only missing field according to the agent. As a result, the energy efficiency of the home cannot be assessed from the listing. All other property details, such as the number of rooms and floor area, are provided. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
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