A grand end-of-terrace house in the heart of Vaals
This end-of-terrace house on Bloemendalstraat 1 sits right in the centre of Vaals, a town that feels both Dutch and international, with Germany and Belgium just around the corner. Built in 1920, it has a classic, substantial character that you don't often find. With a price of €295,000, the asking price is keen compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €445,098. For context, the average asking price for end-of-terrace houses in Vaals is part of that same market picture.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has eight rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over five floors. The living area is listed as 235 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 269 m². The plot is 163 m² according to both sources. The agent mentions roof insulation and double glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage.
Life in Vaals
Vaals is a compact town where many residents are over 65, and a large share of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Never had any problems." Another notes: "Difficult neighbourhood, if you're not from here it's hard to join associations, most people are friendly but still very much to themselves." The same resident adds that the area is well accessible by bus, with a service running four times per hour to Vaals and Aachen, and a bus to Maastricht. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the local area, you can read about the municipality of Vaals.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool de kleine Wereld is also within walking distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Vaals, are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 59, 322 and 350. The nearest train station, Kerkrade Centrum, is about 10 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €336,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €197,000 to €336,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, with heat stress at medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Voncken Makelaardij o.g. en financiële dienstverlening.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bloemendalstraat 1, Vaals
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 12% below the WOZ value of €336,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 34% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €445,098. This comparison is based on the precomputed figures in the listing.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over five floors. The living area is listed as 235 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 269 m². The plot is 163 m². The agent mentions roof insulation and double glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The home is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The agent also mentions roof insulation and double glazing, which are separate facts from the label. No further details about the energy performance are stated in the listing.
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, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1920, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still indicated as low. No further details about the foundation are provided in the listing.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate risk indications for this address are low for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this specific home. No further details are stated in the listing.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Aldi a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Vaals, are both just around the corner. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool de kleine Wereld is also within walking distance. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 59, 322 and 350. The bus station Vaals, Busstation is just around the corner, with lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Vaals?
Residents across the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Never had any problems." Another notes: "Difficult neighbourhood, if you're not from here it's hard to join associations, most people are friendly but still very much to themselves." These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 71%, from €197,000 to €336,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% below this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
