Holz, Kerkrade
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Melchiorstraat in Kerkrade sits in a leafy part of Holz. With 150 m² of living space and a 397 m² plot, it offers plenty of room inside and out. The home was built in 1955 and has an F energy label, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €349,000, the asking price is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €288,731, which puts it on the high side compared to other homes currently for sale. For context, you can see other detached houses in Kerkrade to get a feel for the market.
Holz is a residential area with a mix of ages, about a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and one-person households are common. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (over 2,300 addresses per km²), yet it's not bustling. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data: mostly pre-war homes (57% built before 1945), a good share of owner-occupied properties (51%), and a relatively low crime rate of 82 incidents per year. The neighbourhood Holz is well-established and quiet.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and PLUS and Aldi are a couple of streets away. School runs are easy: Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Sint Ursula is a bit further. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg is also within walking distance. The municipality Kerkrade provides the usual municipal services, and the town centre is a short drive away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, so you can get a clear picture from the listing.
Details of this home
Melchiorstraat 20, Kerkrade
Data from Holz
Data from Holz
9 within 5 km
15 within 5 km
About Melchiorstraat 20, Kerkrade
The asking price is 21% above the average asking price in Holz (€288,731), so it's on the high side. However, it's a detached house with a large plot, which is relatively rare in the neighbourhood. The median sold price in the area is €259,000, but sold homes averaged €322,411, so there is some variation.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency. You can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a more modern home. The neighbourhood has no homes with A or A+ labels, and 42% are rated D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area. It's worth budgeting for energy costs.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it feasible for commuting by train, though you'd need to check the specific line connections.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is about 600 m away, Basisschool Sint Ursula is 740 m, and Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg (secondary) is 490 m. For older students, Het Martin Buber is about 1 km away.
There are currently 13 homes for sale in Holz, which is a limited supply. The average asking price is €288,731, and the average price per m² is €1,648. With only 13 available, the market is not very active, but sold homes averaged 76 days on the market.
Holz recorded 82 total crimes per year, which is relatively low for an urban area. The neighbourhood has a strong urban density but feels quiet and residential. Most residents are older, and there are many single-person households.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Holz
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