A third-floor flat with a view
This apartment sits on the third floor of a portiekflat on Vrieheidepark, a quiet road in the Vrieheide neighbourhood of Heerlen. Built in 1964, it has an open position with a free view, and the asking price is €198,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Heerlen is €204,714.
The home itself
The flat has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 95 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 103 m². It comes with a balcony and a garage box, and the property is in full ownership. The agent notes roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €271.
Life in Vrieheide
Vrieheide is a close-knit part of Heerlen, with about 1,460 residents. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.38, based on three reviews. One resident says: "In the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy!" Another notes: "Something happens in every neighbourhood now and then, but I still think the neighbourhood is safe." A third resident mentions both the cosiness and the crime: "It's a cosy but scary neighbourhood with a lot of crime." The same resident adds that with the Weggebekker and the Brunssummerheide around the corner, there is plenty of forest. For more on the area, see the Vrieheide neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Lidl is just around the corner, with the PLUS a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Schakel, is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers is a five-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Ghen Heij is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 4 stops at Heerlen, Rozestraat, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Heerlen Woonboulevard, about 3 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Heerlen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €175,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 80%, from €97,000 to €175,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from air traffic 37 dB Lden, and from industry 45 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low, but the 2050 indication is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ovida makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Vrieheidepark 65, Heerlen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €198,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €175,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 95 m², is €2,084.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 95 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². There is a balcony and a garage box, and the property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent does note that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, which may help, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €271. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the exterior.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication based on the soil type, which is sand, and the fact that the building dates from before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. However, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this particular home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Lidl supermarket is about 380 metres away, and the PLUS is about 866 metres. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Schakel, is 226 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers is 316 metres away, and the BENU Apotheek Ghen Heij is 895 metres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 4 stops at Heerlen, Rozestraat, about 291 metres away, and also at Heerlen, Schrieversheideweg (371 metres) and Heerlen, Kampstraat (518 metres). The nearest train station is Heerlen Woonboulevard, about 3 km away.
How do residents rate the Vrieheide neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.38, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is close-knit and cosy, while another mentions crime as a downside. A third resident says the neighbourhood feels safe despite occasional incidents. The reviews reflect personal experiences, not a comprehensive survey.
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
In the Vrieheide neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €204,714, with a median of €208,250. The asking price for this apartment is €198,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €1,920.
