A grand home on a quiet road
This detached house on Minister Ruijsstraat 33 sits on a quiet road in Bocholtz, a village in the municipality of Simpelveld. Built in 1924, it has a classic character that sets it apart from the newer homes in the area. With a price of €749,000, it is the most expensive of the 16 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the asking price is 104% above the neighbourhood average of €366,469. For context, detached houses in Simpelveld are a small segment of the local market.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious interior with 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 352 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 448 m². The plot is 1015 m² according to both sources. The home has roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a garden at the back and side, and the property includes the possibility of a garage and parking space. It is offered in full ownership. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Bocholtz
Bocholtz is a village where residents give their neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village." Another notes: "Living in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining." A third resident simply says: "Always fun and cosy." The village has around 4,110 inhabitants, and about 28% of them are 65 or older. For a sense of what the area offers, the Bocholtz neighbourhood is a place where the pace of life feels unhurried.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short drive. Basisschool Bocholtz is a ten-minute walk away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are also within walking distance. The nearest bus stop, Bocholtz, Wilhelminastraat, is just around the corner and serves lines 43, 643 and 650. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 5.8 km away. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Simpelveld includes several villages and towns.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €717,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €450,000 to €717,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Damen Makelaardij.
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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 Minister Ruijsstraat 33, Bocholtz
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €749,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €717,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 59%, from €450,000 in 2020 to €717,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 352 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 448 m². The plot is 1015 m². There is a garden at the back and side, and the property includes the possibility of a garage and parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, which may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself is a separate fact.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
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 the specific home. The home was built in 1924, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still indicated as low.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, just 101 metres away, so on your doorstep. Other supermarkets within a few kilometres include another PLUS, Aldi, Lidl and AH XL. For schools, Basisschool Bocholtz is 533 metres away, and Basisschool de Meridiaan is about 3.2 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Bocholtz, Wilhelminastraat, about 256 metres away, serving lines 43, 643 and 650. Other stops include Bocholtz, Wijngracht and Bocholtz, Patersplein, both about 597 metres away. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 5.8 km away.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
This is the most expensive of the 16 homes currently for sale in Bocholtz, with a price of €749,000. The neighbourhood average asking price is €366,469, so this home is 104% above that average. The living area of 352 m² is 93% larger than the neighbourhood average of 182 m².
What do residents say about living in Bocholtz?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village." Another mentions the village is declining, while a third says it's "Always fun and cosy."
