A spacious apartment in the hills of Vijlen
This apartment on Vijlenberg sits in the village of Vijlen, part of the municipality of Vaals, where the landscape rolls gently into the Limburg hills. The last known asking price of €350,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €471,100, a difference of 26 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €2,872, while this home was listed at €1,111 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you were looking at apartments in Vaals, this one stood out for its size and price. This home has not been online since 9 November 2026.
A home with generous proportions
Built in 1960, this apartment offered 10 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, according to the agent. The living area was listed as 315 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home had been listed since 28 October 2026. The energy label was G, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. No other features such as a garden, balcony, or garage were mentioned in the listing.
Life in Vijlen
Vijlen is a small village with about 1,250 residents, and a third of them are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident notes that the area is rural with many different nationalities, while another says they have never had any problems. A third resident mentions that it can be hard to join associations if you are not from here, though most people are friendly. The village has a primary school, Basisschool Op de Top, just around the corner. For a fuller picture of the Vijlen neighbourhood, the reviews offer a mixed but generally positive view.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is about 4.3 km away, with Lidl, Aldi, and PLUS also within roughly 5 km. Basisschool Op de Top is on your doorstep, and there are several other primary schools within a short drive. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Heuvelland, is in Mechelen, about 2.9 km away, while Apotheek Vaals is in Vaals. Bus stops Vijlen, Vijlenberg and Vijlen, Linde are a couple of streets away, served by lines 59 and 659. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 10 km away. The municipality of Vaals offers a rural setting with access to nearby towns. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, above the standard, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Dionne makelaars.
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About Vijlenberg 111, Vijlen
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Vijlen?
The asking price of €350,000 was 26 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €471,100, which the listing described as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €2,872, while this home was listed at €1,111 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in Vijlen, so they give a sense of where this property sat in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had 10 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The agent listed the living area as 315 m², while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home was built in 1960 and has an energy label G. No details about a garden, balcony, or garage were mentioned in the listing.
Why was there no WOZ value in the listing?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it was not always included in a listing. Without it, there was no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value, and no information about how the WOZ had developed over the past five years. If you need the WOZ value, it is available from the municipality.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. These figures are based on public risk data and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels may vary depending on the exact location and time of day.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 4.3 km away, with Lidl, Aldi, and PLUS also within roughly 5 km. Basisschool Op de Top is just 85 metres from the home, and there are several other primary schools within a short drive, including Basisschool Witheim and Basisschool à Hermkes. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 7.2 km away.
How is public transport in Vijlen?
The nearest bus stops are Vijlen, Vijlenberg and Vijlen, Linde, both about 300 metres away, served by bus lines 59 and 659. A third stop, Harles, Harles, is about 819 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 10 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident describes the area as rural with many different nationalities, while another says they have never had any problems. A third resident notes that it can be hard to join associations if you are not from here, though most people are friendly. The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Vijlen itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific property. The risk level is based on public data and should not be read as a definitive assessment of the home's foundation.
