A corner house in Vaals
Tucked away on the Bloemendalstraat, this end-of-terrace house from 1997 sits in the heart of Vaals, a town where the borders of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet. With its three storeys and a neat frontage, it has the feel of a proper family home. The last known asking price of €335,000 was in line with the market, sitting comfortably against the average for end-of-terrace houses in Vaals. This home has not been online since 19 September 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described this as a drive-in home, with four rooms in total, three of them bedrooms, and a single bathroom spread over three floors. The living area was listed at 87 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². Outside, there is a 125 m² back garden facing northeast, and a garage built into the house. The property is freehold, insulated with roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and heated by a combi boiler.
Life in Vaals
Vaals is a place where the everyday rhythm is shaped by its position on the border. Residents across the municipality 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 town has around 7,500 inhabitants, and the average household size is 1.7 people. For a closer look at the area, see the municipality of Vaals.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Aldi a five-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de kleine Wereld is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren and Apotheek Vaals are both a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Sint Jozefplein and the bus station are within a short walk, served by lines 43, 149, 322, 350, 643 and 659. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about ten kilometres away. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden and from air traffic 29 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards for 2022. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as other. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Laan20 Makelaars on Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Bloemendalstraat 53, Vaals
What was the asking price for this end-of-terrace house in Vaals?
The asking price was €335,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this was 23% below the average asking price of €436,385 for homes in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 87 m², was €3,851. The price verdict described the asking price as in line with the market.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
The agent listed four rooms in total, with three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area was given as 87 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². The property also includes a 125 m² back garden facing northeast and a garage built into the house.
What is the energy label of this property?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home had roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and was heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and no further conclusions about the construction should be drawn from it.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not available for this property in the data. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price could be made, and no historical development of the WOZ value was provided.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden and from air traffic is 29 dB Lden, both for the reference year 2022. Both values are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with the soil type classified as other. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation or soil conditions were provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
Albert Heijn is about 458 metres away, Lidl is about 548 metres away, and Aldi is about 707 metres away. A PLUS supermarket is further out at about 4.9 kilometres. These distances mean the daily grocery shopping is within easy walking distance for the nearest options.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Sint Jozefplein, about 205 metres away, served by lines 43, 149, 322, 350 and 643. The bus station at Vaals is about 426 metres away, with additional line 659. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10.3 kilometres from the home.
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 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.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood of Vaals has around 7,510 inhabitants. The average household size is 1.7 people, and 55% of households are single-person households. About 30% of residents are aged 65 or older, while 10% are under 15. The housing stock consists of 42% single-family homes, and 38% of homes are owner-occupied.
