Villapark, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sint Maternusstraat sits in the leafy Villapark neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Jeker river. With 167 m² of living space, it is 44% larger than the average home for sale in the area. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €542,000, but the extra square metres explain the premium. For context, apartments in Maastricht vary widely in size and price.
Villapark is a residential area known for its pre-war villas and leafy streets. The neighbourhood has 3,190 residents, with a mix of families and older households, nearly a third are 65 or over. It is a fairly urban area (address density 2,122 per km²), yet it feels calm thanks to the many parks. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS data: most homes are owner-occupied (74%) and the area is popular with those who value space and greenery. Learn more about the neighbourhood Villapark.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within easy reach: the Catholic St Pieter school is a couple of streets away, and the public Binnenstad school is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP and a park within a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Maastricht offers a rich cultural scene, though the city centre is a bit further out.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Erik Bessems Makelaardij o.g.
Details of this home
Sint Maternusstraat 5, Maastricht
Data from Villapark
Data from Villapark
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44 within 5 km
About Sint Maternusstraat 5, Maastricht
The asking price is €495,000, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €578,000 and the median of €542,000. However, this apartment is 167 m², 44% larger than the average home in Villapark (116 m²). Per square metre, the price works out to about €2,964, which is well below the neighbourhood average of €5,056/m². So given the size, the price appears competitive.
The energy label is D. In Villapark, half of the homes for sale have label B and half have label C, so this apartment's label is less efficient than most of the current stock. A D label means higher energy costs than a B or C label, but it is not the worst, labels E, F and G are more expensive to run.
The apartment has a floor area of 167 m², which is well above the neighbourhood average of 116 m². You would need to check the floor plan or contact the agent for those details.
Villapark is a quiet, green residential area with a mix of pre-war villas and modern apartments. It has 3,190 residents, many of whom are older (28% are 65+), but there are also families with children. The area is fairly urban but feels spacious thanks to parks and tree-lined streets. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the crime rate is moderate with 122 total offences.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a 30-minute walk. Maastricht's main station offers connections to other Dutch cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Catholic St Pieter school is 305 m away, and the public Binnenstad school is 595 m away. For secondary education, the Montessori College is about 1.3 km away. The neighbourhood also has a child daycare centre 0.5 km away.
Yes, the closest supermarket is Coop at 481 m, followed by Albert Heijn at 959 m. Both are within a 10-minute walk. There are also organic options like Ekoplaza and a Lidl within 1.2 km.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Villapark