A century-old end-of-terrace house in Musschemig
Saffierstraat 26 is an end-of-terrace house from 1917, tucked into the Musschemig neighbourhood in Heerlen. The home sits on a quiet road within a residential area, with a front garden and a back garden of 161 m² that you can reach through the back alley. With six rooms spread over two floors, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, it offers plenty of space for a household. The asking price is €285,000. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Heerlen]( /koopwoningen/heerlen/hoekwoningen/) are listed at various price points.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has 133 m² of living space, while the BAG registration lists 140 m². The plot is 365 m² in both records. The house comes with roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. You own the property outright, so there is no leasehold. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. The home was built in 1917, a fact that speaks for itself.
Life in Musschemig
Musschemig is a small neighbourhood with about 955 residents, and it feels close-knit. Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.85, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gemeenschap, rustig" (fine neighbourhood, community, quiet). Another resident notes a mix: "In the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy! The only downside is that there are also antisocial people living here.. and they don't give a damn about anything or anyone.." They also mention that there is little greenery, though renovation and greening efforts are underway. A third resident complains about paving and gardens, and the oak trees. These are views from across the municipality, not just this neighbourhood. The [Musschemig neighbourhood]( /buurt/musschemig-heerlen/) itself has a housing stock where 76% are owner-occupied homes.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Aldi is just around the corner. For primary education, Basisschool de Horizon is a ten-minute walk away, and there is also a secondary school, Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg, within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeswegen is a couple of streets away, while the BENU Apotheek Meezenbroek is a bit further. Public transport is close: the bus stop Heerlen, Saffierstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 40 and 603. The train station Heerlen is about a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Heerlen]( /gemeente/heerlen/) offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €230,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 24% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 76%, from €131,000 to €230,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and the soil type is sand. The climate risk indications are also area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DT Makelaardij and DT Makelaardij on Funda.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Energy
Save up to € 400 on your energy billCompare nowAreas and volume
Layout
Construction
Outdoor space
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 Saffierstraat 26, Heerlen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €285,000 is 24% above the WOZ value of €230,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 76%, from €131,000 in 2020 to €230,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 140 m². The plot is 365 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 161 m², which is accessible via the back alley. The home is an end-of-terrace house, so it has outdoor space on two sides.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent. The label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and no further conclusions should be drawn from it.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is because the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1917, and the soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are available in the listing.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 24 dB Lden, and from air traffic 40 dB Lden, all based on recent reference years. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 185 metres away, so on your doorstep. The Aldi is 737 metres away, and the Jumbo is 1.1 km from the home. There are 36 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Horizon is 607 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There is also a secondary school, Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg, at 724 metres. Other primary schools within walking distance include Basisschool Frans Postma and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Wegwijzer. In total, there are 62 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Heerlen, Saffierstraat is 141 metres away, with lines 3, 40 and 603. Another stop, Heerlen, Scheldestraat, is 305 metres away with line 40. The nearest train station is Heerlen, at 1.3 km, which is about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.85, based on 37 reviews. One resident describes it as a "fijne buurt, gemeenschap, rustig" (fine neighbourhood, community, quiet). Another mentions a mix of cultured and antisocial people, and notes that there is little greenery, though renovation and greening efforts are underway. These reviews reflect the municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over time?
The WOZ value has risen from €131,000 in 2020 to €230,000 in 2025, an increase of 76% over five years. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed and is presented as a fact, without any interpretation of what it means for the asking price.
