A quiet spot in Merkelbeek
This detached house sits on the Geerstraat in Merkelbeek, a village in the municipality of Beekdaelen. The setting is described as a quiet road with an open position and free views. With a price of €549,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other [detached houses in Beekdaelen](</koopwoningen/beekdaelen/vrijstaande-woningen/>), though the home does come with a substantial plot.
The home itself
The house was built in 1970 and has an energy label E. According to the agent, the living area is 171 m², while the BAG registration records 350 m². The plot measures 605 m² in both sources. Inside, there are five rooms including four bedrooms, spread over two floors, with a volume of 922 m³. The property has a rear garden of 221 m² facing southeast, an integral garage, and is offered in full ownership. The agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler.
The Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout neighbourhood
Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout is a small neighbourhood with around 1,595 residents. Residents of the wider municipality of Beekdaelen give their living environment an average score of 7.45, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where you have a fairly free feeling with a lot of nature around the corner. Only the maintenance has deteriorated heavily in recent years." Another adds: "Beautiful neighbourhood where many people want to stay. Unfortunately, few houses come up for sale and those that do are often detached and relatively large, making them unaffordable for first-time buyers." The neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of households, with 38% having children and 25% single-person households. For more context, you can read about [the Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout neighbourhood](</buurt/merkelbeek-douvergenhout-beekdaelen/>).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from this address. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk I.M.H.E. Buijs, is just around the corner in Merkelbeek, and the pharmacy in Amstenrade is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi is a ten-minute walk, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn slightly further. Basisschool de Woanderboom is a ten-minute walk away. Bus stops on the Steenweg are just around the corner, served by lines 37 and 637. The nearest train station is Schinnen, about 4.3 km away. The municipality of Beekdaelen encompasses several villages, and you can find more about [the municipality of Beekdaelen](</gemeente/beekdaelen/>) on our site.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €611,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €549,000 sits 10% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €389,000 to €611,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Noise from road traffic is measured at 45 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, while aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, above the norm. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, all through Ralf Trafas Makelaardij en Vastgoed.
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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 Geerstraat 10, Merkelbeek
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €549,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €611,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 57%, from €389,000 to €611,000.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms including four bedrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 171 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 350 m². The plot measures 605 m². There is a rear garden of 221 m² facing southeast and an integral garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect relatively higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the property has double glazing and a central heating boiler, which are relevant for the home's energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, road traffic noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, which stays below the noise norm. Aircraft noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil as the soil type. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also shows low current flood risk and low heat stress, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi at about 1.2 km, followed by Jumbo at 1.8 km and Albert Heijn at 1.9 km. Within a 5 km radius, there are 28 supermarkets in total, so you have several options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Woanderboom is the nearest primary school at about 800 metres, with 207 pupils. Other primary schools within a short distance include Basisschool De Verrekijker at 1.9 km and Katholieke Basisschool De Sprong at 2.1 km. Secondary education is about 3 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Merkelbeek, Steenweg, about 250 metres away, served by lines 37 and 637. Another stop, Merkelbeek, Haagstraat, is at 334 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Schinnen at about 4.3 km.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Beekdaelen give their living environment an average score of 7.45, based on five reviews. One resident mentions a free feeling with nature around the corner, while another notes that few houses come up for sale and those that do are often detached and relatively large. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the garden like?
The property has a rear garden of 221 m² facing southeast, so it gets afternoon and evening sun. The garden is part of the 605 m² plot. The home also has an integral garage, which is accessible from the house.
