Sint Josephstraat 5
Meerssen, Meerssen
AreaA grand old apartment in Meerssen
This apartment on Sint Josephstraat 5 sits in the heart of Meerssen, a town where life moves at a gentle pace. The 1910 building has real character, and the asking price of €375,000 is sharp compared with the average asking price of €502,483 for homes in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per m² here is €3,170, while this home is listed at €4,213 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking for apartments in Meerssen, this one stands out for its age and energy label.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a half-detached former company or service home with 8 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a total volume of 717 m³. There's a garden at the back facing southwest, and the property is freehold. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration records 134 m². The energy label is A+, which is efficient, and the home was built in 1910.
The neighbourhood of Meerssen
Meerssen is a place where residents give their district an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very clean, everything close together, supermarket etc., nice people." Another notes: "The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat." The district has a mix of housing, from villas to streets where drug labs have been busted, so social safety varies. Around 30% of residents are 65 or older, and 41% of households are single-person. The neighbourhood has about 5,570 inhabitants. For more on the area, see the municipality of Meerssen.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De WereldSter is a couple of streets away, and Stella Maris College for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Meerssen van Empel - Verschuren is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Meerssen is on your doorstep. Bus stops at Meerssen, Bunderstraat with lines 30 and 797 are just around the corner, and Meerssen train station is a five-minute walk. According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, above the norm, and aircraft noise is 56 dB Lden, also above the norm, while railway noise is 35 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1910 construction on clay soil, which may have wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including geWOON makelaardij & verzekeringen on Funda, Pararius, and their own website.
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About Sint Josephstraat 5, Meerssen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Meerssen?
The asking price of €375,000 is about 25% below the average asking price of €502,483 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €422,000, and prices range from €175,000 to €1,195,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 89 m², the price per m² is €4,213, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,170 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a half-detached former company or service home with 8 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors. The total volume is 717 m³. There is a garden at the back facing southwest. The property is freehold, meaning you own the land and the building.
Why is there no WOZ value mentioned?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation or comment on its development over the past five years.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Aircraft noise is 56 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, just around the corner at about 656 metres. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are about 1.3 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk. Jan Linders is about 1.5 kilometres away. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What is the neighbourhood of Meerssen like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very clean, everything close together, supermarket etc., nice people." Another mentions that social safety can vary from street to street, with a big contrast between areas. The people are described as sociable and chatty.
How energy-efficient is this home?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. However, the label does not tell you about the specific insulation or heating installations. Only about 7% of homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have label A+.
What schools are close to this address?
Basisschool De WereldSter is about 330 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Basisschool de Lindegaerd is about 977 metres away, and Openbare Daltonschool De Bundeling is about 1.2 kilometres. For secondary education, Stella Maris College is about 1 kilometre away. There are 23 schools within 5 kilometres.
How far is the nearest train station?
Meerssen train station is about 586 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. There are also several bus stops nearby, with the nearest at Meerssen, Bunderstraat, about 103 metres away, serving bus lines 30 and 797. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1910 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not a specific inspection of this property.
