A quiet spot in Borkel en Schaft
This end-of-terrace house on Sportstraat 5 sits in Borkel en Schaft, a village within the municipality of Valkenswaard. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area, and the home dates from 1985. With an asking price of €595,000, the price is 43% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,037,250, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,761, and this home is listed at €4,760 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at end-of-terrace houses in Valkenswaard, this one stands out for its price relative to the area.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 526 m³. The living area is listed as 125 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 m². The plot is 501 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 402 m². The property includes a rear garden of 189 m², accessible from the back, and is described as full ownership. The agent notes insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and states the home is fully insulated. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
The Borkel en Schaft neighbourhood
Borkel en Schaft is a small village with about 1,165 residents, and the housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 82% of homes being owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Safe neighbourhood. When necessary, we are there for each other. Unfortunately, we have no shops in our village. We live in peace and freedom." Another resident mentions: "Very nice neighbourhood. Everyone respects each other. We live opposite a nature reserve. And that is wonderful." A third resident notes: "The neighbourhood is close to the centre, so you're quickly at the market etc. It's a nice neighbourhood, but I do miss something for young people." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the Borkel en Schaft neighbourhood, the village offers a quiet, green setting.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Servatius, is just around the corner, and a second primary school, Basisschool de Ster, is about 4.8 km away. For groceries, the nearest supermarket is an Aldi, followed by a Lidl, so a car is handy for the weekly shop. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Schoone/Medisch Centrum Westerhoven in Westerhoven, about 4.8 km away, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Valkenswaard BV in Valkenswaard,. For public transport, bus line 276 stops at Borkel, Bruggerdijk, just on your doorstep, with another stop at Mgr. Kuypersplein a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Maarheeze, about 13.3 km away. The municipality of Valkenswaard offers these amenities within reach, as described in the municipality of Valkenswaard.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €442,000 as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 35% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €357,000 to €442,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 34 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hendrix & Huybregts Makelaars, who list it on their own site, on Huispedia, and 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.
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About Sportstraat 5, Valkenswaard
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €595,000 is 43% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,037,250. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,761, and this home is listed at €4,760 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 125 m². This puts the price on the low side compared with the local market, though the price is 35% above the WOZ value of €442,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 526 m³. The living area is listed as 125 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 m². The plot is 501 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 402 m². The property includes a rear garden of 189 m², accessible from the back.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €442,000 as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 35% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €357,000 to €442,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level indicates the likelihood of foundation issues in the area, but it does not guarantee the condition of this particular property.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Servatius, is at 485 metres. The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at 5.8 km, and the nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Schoone/Medisch Centrum Westerhoven at 4.8 km. For public transport, bus line 276 stops at Borkel, Bruggerdijk, at 104 metres, and the nearest train station is Maarheeze at 13.3 km.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Safe neighbourhood. When necessary, we are there for each other. Unfortunately, we have no shops in our village. We live in peace and freedom." Another mentions: "Very nice neighbourhood. Everyone respects each other. We live opposite a nature reserve. And that is wonderful." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and states it is fully insulated. Heating is via a central heating boiler.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
In the neighbourhood, there are currently 6 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €1,037,250 and a median price of €845,000. The average asking price per m² is €4,761, and the average floor area is 219 m². This home's asking price of €595,000 is below the neighbourhood average.
