A 1930s end-of-terrace house in Bleijerheide
Franciscanerstraat 40 sits in Bleijerheide, a neighbourhood in Kerkrade-Oost, in the municipality of Kerkrade. This end-of-terrace house was built in 1930 and has an energy label F, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price of €199,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €297,444 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €1,487, and this home is listed at €1,618 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [end-of-terrace houses in Kerkrade].
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a single-family, semi-detached-style home with 12 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 450 m³. The living area is listed as 123 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 157 m²; the plot is 120 m² in both sources. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with full ownership. There is a back garden. The agent lists the home as having been on the market since 3 August 2026.
Bleijerheide, a neighbourhood with mixed reviews
Bleijerheide is home to around 4,340 people, and the average household size is 1.9. Residents have shared mixed views, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice, very quiet neighbourhood with nice houses", while another says it is "never really busy, occasional arguments, rubbish bags are just dumped everywhere". A third resident gives a much more critical account, mentioning drug activity and dissatisfaction with the municipality. The average resident score is 5.38 out of 10. The neighbourhood has 18 homes for sale at the moment, with an average asking price of €297,444. For more on the area, see [the Bleijerheide neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Basisschool Bleijerheide is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, PLUS and Aldi are both a couple of streets away, with Jumbo. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kling Nullet and BENU Apotheek Kling Nullet are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on Ursulastraat and Dr. Ackensplein, served by lines 1 and 2, are on your doorstep, and Kerkrade Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest hospital, Zuyderland in Heerlen, is further out. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Kerkrade].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €189,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €144,000 to €189,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including A New Home Makelaardij, Huispedia and Funda. The main agent is A New Home Makelaardij.
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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 Franciscanerstraat 40, Kerkrade
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €189,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €199,000 is 5% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen by 31% between 2020 and 2025, from €144,000 to €189,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with 12 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 3 floors, with a volume of 450 m³. The living area is listed as 123 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 157 m². The plot is 120 m². There is a back garden, and the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at area level. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1930. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this home?
Public risk data indicates road traffic noise of 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding indication at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
PLUS and Aldi are both at 731 m, which is a couple of streets away. Jumbo is at 1,234 m, and Albert Heijn is at 1,824 m. There are 12 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Bleijerheide is at 184 m, just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is at 551 m. Basisschool De Diabolo is at 1,035 m. For secondary education, Het Martin Buber is at 1,450 m and Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg, locatie Holz is at 1,560 m.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops on Ursulastraat and Dr. Ackensplein are both within 300 m, served by lines 1 and 2. Kerkrade Centrum train station is at 1,280 m, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Zuyderland in Heerlen, is at 6,822 m.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €1,618, based on the agent's floor area of 123 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €1,487. The home's living area is 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 217 m².
What do residents say about Bleijerheide?
Based on three reviews, residents give an average score of 5.38 out of 10. One resident calls it a "nice, very quiet neighbourhood with nice houses", while another says it is "never really busy, occasional arguments, rubbish bags are just dumped everywhere". A third resident gives a critical account mentioning drug activity and dissatisfaction with the municipality.
