A detached house in the green
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded setting, this detached house on Brakenstraat 41A in Valkenswaard offers a peaceful base. The home was built in 1953 and has an energy label G, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price is €639,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Valkenswaard is €728,250.
The home itself
This detached family home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 95 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 98 m²; the plot is 402 m² in both. The house has a garden around it and a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold.
Turfberg-Noord
Turfberg-Noord is a residential area where about 2,870 people live, many of them in family households. Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Living in the green" and mentions the peace and freedom, while another notes: "The neighbourhood is close to the centre, so you're quickly at the market etc." Some residents also mention that house prices in the area are high, with one saying their children had to move to Belgium because first-time buyers have a better chance there. For more on the area, see the Turfberg-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is on your doorstep, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, De Smelen is a couple of streets away, and de Grasspriet is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Pelikaan Valkenswaard, a ten-minute walk, with Service Apotheek Vlaslant BV nearby. Bus stop Valkenswaard, Valkenierstraat is on your doorstep with lines 317 and 318, and the nearest train station is Heeze, about 8 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Valkenswaard. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 54 dB Lden, while aircraft noise is below the standard at 36 dB Lden. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970, on sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Elias Makelaars on Funda.
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About Brakenstraat 41A, Valkenswaard
What is the asking price for this detached house?
The asking price is €639,000. The average asking price for homes in Turfberg-Noord is €728,250, with a median of €582,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 95 m², is €6,726.
How many bedrooms does this house have?
The house has three bedrooms and one bathroom, with four rooms in total, spread over two floors. The living area is 95 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 98 m². The plot is 402 m². There is a garden around the house and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and heating is via a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better energy label.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without this figure, it is not possible to comment on how the asking price relates to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is above the standard at 54 dB Lden, while aircraft noise is below the standard at 36 dB Lden. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is about 223 metres away, the Jumbo about 370 metres, and the Albert Heijn about 530 metres. There are also a Nettorama and a SPAR express within about a kilometre. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
What schools are close to this house?
Primary school De Smelen is about 436 metres away, and de Grasspriet is about 600 metres. For secondary education, SG Were Di is about 866 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, including Basisschool de Dorenhagen and Openbare Basisschool 't Smelleken.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Valkenswaard, Valkenierstraat, about 83 metres away, with lines 317 and 318. Another stop, Valkenswaard, Leenderweg, is about 259 metres away with lines 256, 257 and 277. The nearest train station is Heeze, about 8 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the peace and quiet, another appreciates the proximity to the centre. Some note that house prices are high, with one saying their children moved to Belgium because first-time buyers have a better chance there.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Turfberg-Noord has about 2,870 residents. Around 33% of households have children, and 34% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.2. The age distribution is fairly even, with 25% of residents aged 65 or older and 16% under 15.
