Centrum, Valkenswaard
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem Alexanderplein sits right in the centre of Valkenswaard, with the market square and shops just a couple of streets away. Built in 1989 and with energy label B, it's a well-insulated home that won't cost a fortune to heat. The 83 m² floor area is 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average, which is reflected in the asking price of €469,000, that's on the high side compared to the median of €449,500, but still below the average of €529,950. For context, apartments in Valkenswaard typically sell for around €4,439 per m².
The neighbourhood Centrum is a dense urban area with a mix of shops, restaurants and services. With over 4,100 residents and a high address density (2,335 per km²), it's a busy place. Most homes are apartments (67%), and half are owner-occupied. The population is older, 41% are 65 or over, and many live alone (48% of households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture is based purely on the figures.
For your morning bread, Lidl, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all just around the corner, within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby: Openbare Basisschool 't Smelleken is on your doorstep, and De Pionier and de Grasspriet are a couple of streets away. The municipality Valkenswaard offers a good range of local amenities, including a library and a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Wijman & Jansen ERA makelaars. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
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Willem Alexanderplein 35, Valkenswaard
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About Willem Alexanderplein 35, Valkenswaard
The asking price of €469,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €449,500 but below the average of €529,950. Given that the 83 m² floor area is 36% smaller than the average home in Centrum (129 m²), the price per m² works out at about €5,651, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,439 per m². So it's on the high side for its size, but the central location and good energy label may justify it.
The apartment has energy label B, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 31.3% of homes have label B, and a further 40.6% have A or A+. So this home is above average in terms of energy performance, meaning lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
The nearest train station is 10.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need to drive or take a bus to reach it. The station itself is not named in the listing, but the distance is given.
The apartment is in the centre of Valkenswaard, with a Lidl, Jumbo and Albert Heijn all within a five-minute walk. There are also several restaurants and a library nearby. For daily shopping, you won't need to go far.
Centrum has a mix of residents, but only 15% of households have children, and 48% are single-person households. The average household size is 1.7, which is low. There are primary schools within walking distance, but the area is more popular with older residents and singles than with families.
There are currently 30 apartments for sale in Centrum, Valkenswaard. In the past period, 35 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 48 days. So the market is reasonably active, but not extremely fast.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum