Maria Gewanden, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schachtstraat sits in a calm part of Hoensbroek, with a practical layout across 67 m². Built in 1977 and carrying an energy label B, it is reasonably efficient. The asking price of €199,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €287,727, which makes it a keen entry point compared to apartments in Heerlen.
Maria Gewanden is a residential area with a mix of ages: many residents are between 45 and 65, and a quarter are over 65. Around 55% of homes are owner-occupied, and three-quarters were built between 1970 and 1990. The neighbourhood feels established and quiet, with a park or public garden just a few streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from census data. The Maria Gewanden neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,701 per km².
For daily groceries, Aldi is just around the corner, and Lidl and PLUS are a couple of streets away. A primary school, Basisschool de Vlieger, is within a five-minute walk, and the Broeklandcollege secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. A GP practice is a short stroll away, and the train station is 2.8 km from the home. The municipality of Heerlen covers the wider area, with further amenities a short drive away.
At present the apartment is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij and Funda. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Schachtstraat 89, Hoensbroek
Data from Maria Gewanden
Data from Maria Gewanden
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About Schachtstraat 89, Hoensbroek
The asking price of €199,000 is 31% below the average asking price in Maria Gewanden (€287,727) and also below the median of €275,000. However, the floor area of 67 m² is 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 113 m². So the price per square metre works out at around €2,970, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,740 per m². Overall, the price is keen for the area given the size.
The home has an energy label B, which is good. In the neighbourhood, about 24% of homes have label B, while 14% have A or better. Label B means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be moderate compared to older, less efficient homes.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the apartment. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Within a ten-minute walk you have Basisschool de Vlieger (primary, 471 m) and the Broeklandcollege (secondary, 806 m). A special education school, Mgr. Hanssen, is also close by at 423 m. Several other schools are within a couple of kilometres.
Aldi is 621 m away, Lidl is 715 m, and PLUS is 784 m, all within a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km, so daily shopping is convenient on foot or by bike.
The neighbourhood recorded 166 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it is hard to compare, but the area is generally considered a quiet residential part of Hoensbroek.
Maria Gewanden has a mix of households: about 45% are single-person, 30% are couples without children, and 24% are households with children. The average household size is 1.8. Many residents are aged 45 and over, so it is a settled area.
Sold homes in Maria Gewanden took an average of 68 days to sell. That is a reasonable period, suggesting a balanced market without extreme urgency.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Maria Gewanden