Sold subject to conditions
Maria Gewanden, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schachtstraat sits in a quiet part of Hoensbroek, with a no-nonsense feel that suits a first-time buyer or someone downsizing. At 62 m² it's compact, but the layout works well for daily life. The price of €180,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €287,727, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Heerlen.
Maria Gewanden is a residential area built mostly between 1970 and 1990, with a mix of flats and houses. Around 55% of homes are owner-occupied, and the population is fairly diverse in age, a quarter are over 65, while a third are between 25 and 45. The area feels settled and quiet, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data alone. For more context, you can read about the Maria Gewanden neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, you have an Aldi just around the corner and a Lidl and PLUS within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool de Vlieger, is also just around the corner, and a secondary school, Broeklandcollege, is a ten-minute walk away. A GP is about a ten-minute walk, and the train station is a bit further, about 2.8 km. The area is well served by local amenities without feeling busy. For a broader view of the surroundings, check out the municipality of Heerlen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ovida makelaars and Ovida makelaars Heerlen on Funda.
Details of this home
Schachtstraat 29, Hoensbroek
Data from Maria Gewanden
Data from Maria Gewanden
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About Schachtstraat 29, Hoensbroek
The asking price of €180,000 is 37% below the average asking price in Maria Gewanden (€287,727) and also below the median of €275,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average, 62 m² versus 113 m², so the price per square metre works out at about €2,903, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,740. Overall, it's priced keenly for a compact home in this area.
The energy label is D. In Maria Gewanden, most homes for sale have a better label, only about 14% are D or lower. A D label means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs could be higher than in a more modern property. It's worth factoring that into your budget.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle. The area is car-friendly, with most amenities reachable on foot or by bike.
There are several schools within walking distance. The closest primary school, Basisschool de Vlieger, is about 480 m away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Broeklandcollege is about 765 m away, also walkable. A special education school, Mgr. Hanssen, is similarly close.
The neighbourhood recorded 166 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of about 3,420 works out at roughly 49 crimes per 1,000 residents. That's moderate. The area is predominantly residential and quiet, with a park nearby.
Maria Gewanden has a mix of households: about 45% are single-person, 30% are couples without children, and 24% are families with children. The average household size is 1.8. The area appeals to a broad range, from young professionals to retirees.
Sold homes in Maria Gewanden took an average of 68 days to sell, with an average sale price of €269,338. That's a fairly typical pace for the region, not particularly fast or slow.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Maria Gewanden
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