A corner house with character in Vaals
This end-of-terrace house on Bosstraat sits in Vaals, a town where the streets have a calm, settled rhythm and the German border is part of everyday life. Built in 1961, it is a solid family home with a practical layout across two floors. The asking price of €319,000 sits 27% below the average asking price of €436,385 for end-of-terrace houses in Vaals, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 312 m³. The living area is listed as 92 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 237 m². Outside there is a back garden and an attached brick garage. The home is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life on Bosstraat
Vaals is a town of about 7,510 residents, where a third of the population is 65 or older and more than half 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 describes the area as "rural with many different nationalities" and notes that "most people are friendly but still very much to themselves." The town recorded 210 crimes in the latest figures, a number you can weigh for yourself. The municipality of Vaals has its own character, shaped by its position near the border.
Daily life and getting around
The bus stop at Tentstraat 81 is on your doorstep, with lines 59 and 659. A couple of streets away, the stop at Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat offers lines 59, 322 and 350. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Lidl a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes and Basisschool de kleine Wereld, are both a ten-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren and Apotheek Vaals are a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Kerkrade Centrum, is about 10.7 km from the home.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard for the reference year 2022, while aircraft noise at 15 dB Lden stays below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the home was built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but medium by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Limbourg Huis & Hypotheek on Funda.
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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 Bosstraat 113, Vaals
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Vaals?
The asking price of €319,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €436,385 for homes in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the area is €3,009, while this home is listed at €3,467 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 92 m². The median asking price in Vaals is €375,000.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed as 92 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 237 m². There is a back garden and an attached brick garage, and the home is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1961, which is a fact about its age rather than a judgement on its state.
What do residents say about living in Vaals?
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 describes the area as "rural with many different nationalities" and notes that "most people are friendly but still very much to themselves." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific street.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Aircraft noise is measured at 15 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The home was built in 1961, before 1970, which is noted in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication based on soil type and construction period, not an inspection of the foundation of this particular house.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 621 metres away, Aldi about 655 metres and Lidl about 784 metres, so all three are within a short walk. There are also two PLUS supermarkets further out, at about 5.4 km and 7.7 km. The nearest GP and pharmacy, Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren and Apotheek Vaals, are both about 567 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Tentstraat 81, about 60 metres away, with lines 59 and 659. A bit further, at about 447 metres, is the stop Vaals, Bellevue Flat with line 149. The stop at Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat, about 548 metres away, offers lines 59, 322 and 350. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10.7 km away.
How many schools are within reach?
There are three primary schools within 5 km of the home. Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is about 779 metres away with 155 pupils, and Basisschool de kleine Wereld is about 889 metres away with 158 pupils. Basisschool Op de Top is further out at about 4.3 km. The nearest secondary school is about 11.4 km away.
