Centrum, Valkenswaard
NeighbourhoodThis 1960s corner house on Bakkerstraat in Valkenswaard has 160 m² of living space and a 547 m² plot. With an energy label B, it's efficient for its age. The asking price of €929,000 is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €529,950, so it's on the high side, but you're paying for a larger-than-average home in a central spot. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Valkenswaard typically sell for less.
Centrum is Valkenswaard's lively heart, with 4,170 residents. It's a mix of ages, a third are 65-plus, but there are also families and young adults. The area is densely built (2,335 addresses per km²) and very urban. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood scores well on amenities: a GP, supermarket, primary school and park are all within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood Centrum is known for its compact, walkable layout.
Your daily routine is easy here. For bread and groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool 't Smelleken is a couple of streets away, de Grasspriet is a five-minute walk, and De Pionier is also within walking distance. The municipality Valkenswaard offers a good range of local services.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Best Intermediair Vastgoed Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Bakkerstraat 57, Valkenswaard
Data from Centrum
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9 within 5 km
14 within 5 km
About Bakkerstraat 57, Valkenswaard
The asking price is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €529,950, which is a significant premium. However, this home is larger than typical (160 m² vs 129 m² average) and has a generous plot. The price per m² works out at about €5,806, compared to the neighbourhood average of €4,439. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and central location.
The home has energy label B, which is good for a 1960s house. It means the property is reasonably efficient, with lower energy costs than older homes with labels C or D. In the neighbourhood, 31.3% of homes have label B, so it's in line with local standards.
The nearest train station is 10.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a car or bus for train travel. The neighbourhood is well served by local amenities, but public transport connections to other cities are limited.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool 't Smelleken (342 m), de Grasspriet (665 m), and De Pionier (717 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 km away. The area has 14 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The neighbourhood recorded 320 total crimes, which is relatively high for a town centre. However, this includes a mix of petty and serious offences. The area is densely populated and busy, which can contribute to higher crime figures. It's worth checking recent trends with local police.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 547 m², which is large for a corner house. The neighbourhood has a park 0.4 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum