Maria Gewanden, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schachtstraat sits in a calm part of Hoensbroek, with a practical layout and a C energy label. At €185,000, the asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €287,727, a keen entry point for buyers. The 67 m² floor area is 41% smaller than the local average of 113 m², which partly explains the price. Compared to other apartments in Heerlen, this home is priced to sell quickly.
Maria Gewanden is a mixed residential area with about 3,400 residents. Many households are singles or couples without children, and the average household size is 1.8. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 1,701 per km²). Most homes were built between 1970 and 1990, and three-quarters are apartments. No resident reviews are available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics alone. For more context, see the Maria Gewanden neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Aldi is just around the corner, a Lidl a couple of streets away, and a PLUS a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you have several options within walking distance. Families will find primary schools nearby, Basisschool de Vlieger is a five-minute walk, and Mgr. Hanssen is even closer. Secondary school Broeklandcollege is a ten-minute walk. The area also has a park or public garden on your doorstep. For broader amenities, the municipality of Heerlen offers everything you need.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kempen & Oberdorf. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
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Schachtstraat 121, Hoensbroek
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About Schachtstraat 121, Hoensbroek
The asking price of €185,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €287,727, but the apartment is also 41% smaller than the local average floor area. Given the size and energy label C, the price is keen compared to other homes in Maria Gewanden. The median price in the area is €275,000, so this is a relatively affordable option.
The apartment has energy label C. This means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, though not as high as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label C, while 14% have A or better.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes commuting by train feasible but not within walking distance for most people.
Several schools are within walking distance. Basisschool de Vlieger (primary) is 460 m away, and Mgr. Hanssen (special education) is 388 m away. For secondary education, Broeklandcollege is 828 m away. There are also other primary schools like De Regenboog within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest supermarket is Aldi at 630 m, followed by Lidl at 730 m and PLUS at 810 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. Albert Heijn is a bit further at 1.2 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 166 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it's hard to assess the severity, but the figure is moderate for an urban area. The area has a mix of residents and a typical suburban feel.
Homes that sold in Maria Gewanden took an average of 68 days on the market. This is a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. The current apartment is priced below average, which may attract interest.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Maria Gewanden