Op de Was 5
Heer, Maastricht
AreaA piece of history on Op de Was
This detached house on Op de Was was built in 1890, making it notably older than most homes in the area. With 142 m² of living space and a small plot of 34 m², it offers a compact but characterful home in Heer. The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €423,375, but that reflects its rarity: there are only 16 detached houses for sale in the area, and detached houses in Maastricht are always in limited supply.
Heer: a quiet, older neighbourhood
Heer is a residential area with a mix of ages, though one resident notes: 'Many elderly, few young people' and adds 'There is little to do for young people'. Based on that single review, the neighbourhood feels calm and settled. The housing stock is mostly pre-war, with 19% built before 1945 and a further 33% between 1945 and 1970. Two-thirds of homes are single-family, and just under half are owner-occupied. It's a place where the Heer neighbourhood has a steady, established feel.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, the PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The Suringarschool primary school is on your doorstep, while the Bernard Lievegoed College secondary school is a couple of streets away. For a coffee or dinner out, restaurants are within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Maastricht provides all the urban amenities you'd expect.
At the time of writing
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Aelmans Woningmakelaars Voerendaal. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
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About Op de Was 5, Maastricht
Is €475,000 a fair price for this detached house?
The asking price of €475,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €423,375 and the median of €414,000. However, detached houses are rare in Heer, only 16 are currently for sale, and this one has a unique age (1890) that sets it apart. The average price per m² in the area is €3,062, so the 142 m² here works out to about €3,345 per m², which is on the high side but reflects its character.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, 36.8% of homes have label C, while 31.6% have A and 15.8% are D or lower. With a house built in 1890, label C is quite good, you can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme.
How is the neighbourhood for daily shopping?
You have a PLUS supermarket just 660 metres away, about a five-minute walk, and an Albert Heijn at 742 metres. For a wider selection, there are two more supermarkets within 1.2 km. Restaurants are also close by at 500 metres, so grabbing a bite or doing your groceries is easy on foot.
What schools are nearby?
The Suringarschool primary school is just 226 metres away, literally on your doorstep. For secondary education, the Bernard Lievegoed College is 473 metres away, and Porta Mosana College is 796 metres. There's also a primary school, Basisschool De Vlinderboom, at 686 metres. All are within a comfortable walking distance.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to Maastricht city centre or further afield without needing a car.
What is the crime rate like in Heer?
In the most recent data, there were 274 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's a moderate figure for an urban area with over 7,300 residents. The neighbourhood feels quiet and residential, based on the resident review describing it as having many elderly people.
Is the garden or outdoor space mentioned?
The listing states a plot size of 34 m², but it does not explicitly mention a garden, terrace, or balcony. The plot is small, so outdoor space is likely limited. You would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
