A spacious detached home on the edge of Brunssum
This detached house on Akerstraat 145 sits in the Brunssumer Heide area of Brunssum, a quiet corner of the municipality where the heathland is just a few metres away. Built in 1958, the home offers a generous 212 m² of living space according to the agent, set on a plot of 1,253 m². The asking price of €499,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Brunssum sits at €218,218, though this home is considerably larger than the typical property in the area.
Six rooms across three floors
The agent describes a home with six rooms, including four bedrooms, spread over three floors with a total volume of 890 m³. The living area is listed at 212 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 226 m². The plot of 1,253 m² matches in both sources. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the efficiency scale, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
A quiet neighbourhood with nature nearby
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.83, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant living environment. I was born and raised there. Left and have been living there again for 18 years. Feeling at home, and walking around brings back warm memories." Another adds: "Quiet area but not easily accessible by public transport! Otherwise a beautiful spot with the Brunssumerheide just a few metres away!" A third resident mentions the neighbours are "incredibly kind, helpful, and interested" and describes it as a "cosy, helpful, safe neighbourhood with nice residents", though they express concern about planned new housing nearby. The neighbourhood itself is very small, with just three homes according to CBS figures. For more on the area, see the Brunssumer Heide neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
An Aldi supermarket is on your doorstep at just 99 metres, with a Lidl a couple of streets away and another Lidl and a Jan Linders within a ten-minute walk. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Langeberg is just around the corner, and Compass voor Atheneum Havo en Mavo is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers in Heerlen is a ten-minute walk, with Service Apotheek Brunssum a couple of streets further. Bus stops at Brederostraat and Langeberg, served by lines 3 and 603, are just around the corner, and Hoensbroek train station is about 4 km away. The wider municipality of Brunssum offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address risk data is also not filled in for this location, so no area-level indications on noise, foundation or flooding are available.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Aquina Hollandes Makelaars and Aquina Hollanders 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Akerstraat 145, Brunssum
What is the asking price for this detached house on Akerstraat 145?
The asking price is €499,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €218,218. The price per square metre is €2,354 based on the agent's listed living area of 212 m², which is 13% below the neighbourhood average of €2,714 per m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
The agent describes a home with six rooms in total, including four bedrooms, spread across three floors. The total volume is 890 m³. The living area is listed at 212 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 226 m². The plot measures 1,253 m² according to both sources.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a middle-of-the-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 efficiency. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.83, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a very pleasant living environment" and says walking around brings back warm memories. Another praises the "cosy, helpful, safe neighbourhood with nice residents" but worries about planned new housing. A third notes it is "quiet" but "not easily accessible by public transport".
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
An Aldi supermarket is just 99 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Lidl is at 956 metres, about a ten-minute walk, and another Lidl is at 1,048 metres. Jan Linders is at 1,674 metres and Albert Heijn at 1,808 metres, both within a reasonable walk or short drive.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Brunssum, Brederostraat at 143 metres, served by lines 3 and 603. Brunssum, Langeberg is at 415 metres with the same lines, and Heerlen, Gaardstraat at 709 metres with line 4. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek at about 4.2 km.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The living area of 212 m² according to the agent is 152% larger than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². The plot of 1,253 m² is also substantial. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €218,218, with an average price per m² of €2,714, so this home is significantly larger and priced accordingly.
What schools are within walking distance?
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Langeberg is at 325 metres, just around the corner. For secondary education, Compass voor Atheneum Havo en Mavo is at 1,017 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Schakel is at 1,028 metres, and Emmacollege voor Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo at 1,037 metres.
