Scharn, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Sibemaweg sits in a friendly, well-connected part of Maastricht. At €269,000, the asking price is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €477,692, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially given the floor area of 62 m² is smaller than the typical home in Scharn. For context, apartments in Maastricht vary widely in price and size.
Scharn is a lively, urban area with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as a 'Perfect and nice neighbourhood', adding: 'It's very easy to get to shops from the neighbourhood. Everyone is friendly, almost no crime and very cosy everywhere.' The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, with many one-person households and a relatively young population. The area is densely built, with a high address density typical of a city centre. For more on the area, see the Scharn neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For schools, KKC De Loper is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Scharn is also within easy reach. Secondary schools like VMBO Maastricht and Sint-Maartenscollege are a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP surgery, a restaurant and a park all within walking distance. For more about the wider area, check the municipality of Maastricht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Sibemaweg 93D, Maastricht
Excellent · 1 resident
It's very easy to get to shops from the neighbourhood. Everyone is friendly, almost no crime and very cosy everywhere.
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About Sibemaweg 93D, Maastricht
The asking price of €269,000 is 44% below the average asking price in Scharn (€477,692), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 62 m². The price per square metre works out at around €4,339, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,231 per m². So while the total price is low, you are paying a bit more per square metre for a compact home.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In Scharn, about 21% of homes have label A+ or better, and 17% have label B, so this home is in the better half of the neighbourhood for energy performance.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Albert Heijn at 445 m, Jumbo at 508 m, and a PLUS and Lidl within a kilometre. For daily shopping, you are well covered. There are also restaurants, a library and a park nearby.
Primary schools include KKC De Loper (399 m) and Basisschool Scharn (563 m). For secondary education, VMBO Maastricht (689 m), VMBO Porta Mosana College (727 m) and Sint-Maartenscollege (747 m) are all within a ten-minute walk.
According to one resident, there is 'almost no crime' and the area feels very cosy. The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 245, which is moderate for an urban area. The resident review gives the neighbourhood a score of 9 out of 10.
Scharn has a mix of residents: many singles (about 2,080 one-person households) and a fair number of families with children (755). The average household size is 1.8. The population is relatively young, with a large share of people aged 25-45 and 45-65.
Sold homes in Scharn took an average of 63 days to sell, which is a reasonable timeframe. This suggests a balanced market without extreme pressure.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scharn