A spacious detached home in a green setting
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Valkenswaard, this detached house from 1984 offers plenty of space and a free view. The asking price of €1,250,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €641,583. That makes it the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale in this part of town. For context, detached houses in Valkenswaard vary widely in price, and this one sits at the top end.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 942 m³. The living area is listed as 212 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 217 m². The plot measures 749 m² in both sources. There is a garden at the front, side and rear, with the rear garden of 579 m² facing southwest and accessible from the back. The house has an integral garage and is fully owned. The agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls, floor and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating.
Life in Oud-Dommelen & Lage Heide
Residents across the municipality of Valkenswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "We live opposite a nature reserve. And that is wonderful." Another adds: "Safe neighbourhood. When necessary, we are there for each other." A third resident notes that the neighbourhood is close to the centre, but misses something for young people. The reviews reflect a mix of peace, green surroundings and a sense of community, though some mention the high house prices in the area. The neighbourhood has around 2,335 inhabitants, and 88% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Oud-Dommelen & Lage Heide neighbourhood, the local character comes through in the resident voices.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Basisschool Sint Martinus is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Sint Martinus is just around the corner. For groceries, PLUS is a couple of streets away, with Aldi a five-minute walk and Nettorama a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Dommelen, is about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 318 stops at Dommelen, Bergstraat on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Heeze, about 10 km away. The municipality of Valkenswaard offers a range of services and connections, as you can see on the municipality of Valkenswaard page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €782,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 60% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 14%, from €683,000 to €782,000. At the address level, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rosendaal Makelaardij and Rosendaal Makelaardij 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 Het Laar 5, Valkenswaard
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,250,000 is 95% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €641,583. It is also the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale in this area. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 212 m², is €5,896, which is 40% higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,202 per m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 212 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 217 m². The plot measures 749 m². There is a garden at the front, side and rear, with the rear garden of 579 m² facing southwest. The house also has an integral garage.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €782,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 60% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 14%, from €683,000 in 2020 to €782,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is medium, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 731 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Aldi is about 878 metres away, also within a five-minute walk. Nettorama is about 1.3 km away, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are within 1.8 km. In total, there are nine supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Sint Martinus is about 130 metres away, on your doorstep. Basisschool Agnetendal is about 543 metres away, and OBS De Belhamel is about 949 metres away. There are 15 schools within 5 km, including several primary schools. The nearest secondary school is about 3.9 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Dommelen, Bergstraat, about 129 metres away, served by bus line 318. There are additional stops on the same line at Brouwerijplein and Westerhovenseweg. The nearest train station is Heeze, about 10.2 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified in the listing.
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 living opposite a nature reserve and enjoying the peace and quiet. Another says the neighbourhood is safe and neighbours help each other. A third notes it is close to the centre but misses facilities for young people.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has insulation in the roof, walls and floor, as well as double glazing. The heating system includes a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The energy label indicates the energy performance, but the actual energy costs depend on usage.
