A social rental on Rijksweg
This two-bedroom apartment on Rijksweg in Gulpen is a social housing rental, which means the rent is set below the market level. At €676 a month, it sits 28% below the neighbourhood average of €939, so it is keenly priced for what you get. The home was built in 1985 and has a B energy label, which is efficient. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare with other apartments in Gulpen-Wittem.
Life in Gulpen
Gulpen is a village with a strong community feel, and the reviews reflect that. One resident says: "I have lived here since 2020 and with a few fellow residents started making the whole place more liveable. We have taken on the garden where there is now the possibility to enjoy a drink together under the parasol and bring residents closer together." Another notes: "Not much experience but in short quite good but the people are very much to themselves, difficult to make contact." Based on four reviews, the average score is 7.62. The neighbourhood has a high share of older residents, with 38% aged 65 or over, and many single-person households. It is a quiet, green setting, though one resident mentions that pavements are no longer maintained as well as they were years ago. For more context, see the Gulpen neighbourhood.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, you have a PLUS supermarket just around the corner, and an Aldi a few steps further. A SPAR is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool De Triangel is a ten-minute walk, and the secondary school Sophianum SGM is also within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 5.9 km away, so you would rely on a car or bus for longer trips. The municipality of Gulpen-Wittem covers the surrounding villages and countryside, and you can read more about the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem.
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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 Rijksweg 166, Gulpen
Is €676 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €939, which makes it keenly priced. The apartment has 62 m² of floor space and a B energy label, so running costs should be moderate. Social housing rents are regulated, which keeps the monthly amount lower than many private rentals in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A B label is efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 285 metres, just around the corner. An Aldi is at 289 metres, so you have two options within a very short walk. A SPAR is further away at 1.7 km, which is useful if you want a different range of products.
What schools are nearby?
Basisschool De Triangel is at 774 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The secondary school Sophianum SGM is also at 734 metres, so both primary and secondary education are within walking distance. There is also a special primary school, St Bernardus, at 774 metres.
How is the neighbourhood for community life?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.62 out of 10. One resident describes how a residents' committee has improved the communal garden and organises Christmas gatherings. Another notes that people tend to keep to themselves, so making contact can take effort. It is a quiet, green area with many older residents.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental, which means the rent is regulated and set below the free-market level. The monthly rent of €676 reflects that. Social housing is typically allocated through waiting lists or specific criteria, so the process may differ from a private rental.
