Burgemeester Cortenstraat 68
Scharn, Maastricht
AreaA 1930s end-of-terrace house in Scharn
This 1930s end-of-terrace house sits in Scharn, a residential part of Maastricht's Buitenwijk Oost district. With a living area of 97 square metres on a 65-square-metre plot, it is a compact home with character. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €452,076, which works out at 39% below that figure. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Maastricht]( /koopwoningen/maastricht/hoekwoningen/ ) are listed across a wide range of prices.
The home itself
The house dates from 1930 and carries energy label F, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, number of bedrooms, bathrooms or any outdoor space. According to the BAG registration the living area is 97 square metres, and the price per square metre is €2,835 based on that figure. The plot measures 65 square metres.
Life in Scharn
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.26 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "It's very easy to get to shops from the neighbourhood. Everyone is friendly, almost no crime and very cosy everywhere." Another describes it as a "Nice, quiet neighbourhood". A third resident mentions the little park as pleasant for walking, though they also note some concerns about safety. The district has around 6,875 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. [The Scharn neighbourhood]( /buurt/scharn-maastricht/ ) itself is part of this larger area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away. Two secondary schools, VMBO Porta Mosana College and VMBO Maastricht, are on your doorstep, and Basisschool Scharn is a couple of streets away. Heer Medisch Centrum is a five-minute walk, with Service Apotheek Scharn nearby. Bus line 2 stops at Maastricht, Burgemeester Cortenstraat just around the corner, and line 4 at Maastricht, Burg. Cortenstraat/Padualaan. Maastricht Randwyck station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Maastricht]( /gemeente/maastricht/ ) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €294,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 6% below that valuation. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €196,000 to €294,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level indication based on the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via KH-Solutions Makelaars.
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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.
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About Burgemeester Cortenstraat 68, Maastricht
What does the asking price of €275,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €452,076, and the price per square metre of €2,835 is 33% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is keen. The WOZ value is €294,000 as of 1 January 2025, which means the asking price is 6% below that municipal valuation.
What is known about the layout of this house?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony or garage. The BAG registration gives a living area of 97 square metres and a plot of 65 square metres. The house was built in 1930 and has energy label F, the least efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be higher.
How has the WOZ value developed over recent years?
The WOZ value has risen from €196,000 in 2020 to €294,000 in 2025, an increase of 50% over that five-year period. The reference date for the current valuation is 1 January 2025. The asking price of €275,000 is 6% below this WOZ value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1930, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 75% of properties were built before 1970. The soil type is sand.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 289 metres away, with PLUS at 430 metres. Two secondary schools, VMBO Porta Mosana College and VMBO Maastricht, are within 100 metres, and Basisschool Scharn is 253 metres away. The nearest GP is Heer Medisch Centrum at 342 metres, and Service Apotheek Scharn is 462 metres away.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Maastricht, Burgemeester Cortenstraat, about 184 metres away, and line 4 stops at Maastricht, Burg. Cortenstraat/Padualaan at 240 metres. Maastricht Scharn Kerk is served by lines 2 and 4. The nearest train station is Maastricht Randwyck, about 1.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.26 out of 10 based on eleven reviews. One resident says it is easy to get to shops, everyone is friendly and there is almost no crime. Another calls it a nice, quiet neighbourhood. A third mentions the little park as pleasant for walking but also raises some safety concerns.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 17 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about a garden, balcony, garage, insulation or heating system. Only the living area of 97 square metres, the plot of 65 square metres, the construction year of 1930 and the energy label F are given.
