Spekholzerheide, Kerkrade
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Petrus Dorrstraat sits in a quiet part of Kerkrade, with a large plot and plenty of room inside. With 313 m² of floor space, it is 68% larger than the neighbourhood average, and the price of €897,500 is the highest among the 14 homes currently for sale in Spekholzerheide, 161% above the local average asking price of €344,250. That puts it firmly on the high side for the area, but you are getting a rare property. For context, detached houses in Kerkrade are not common, and this one stands out.
Spekholzerheide is a mixed residential area with about 3,280 residents. Just over half the homes are owner-occupied, and 55% are single-family houses. The population is older on average, nearly a third are 65 or over, and many households are singles or couples without children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from census data. It is a fairly urban area with an address density of 1,569 per km², so amenities are close by. For more on the area, see the Spekholzerheide neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy on foot. The nearest supermarket, an Aldi, is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, an AH XL is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: Basisschool de Spoorzoeker is a five-minute walk, and SBO Arcadia is practically on your doorstep. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4 km away. A park or public garden is just around the corner, and a restaurant is also within a couple of streets. The municipality of Kerkrade as a whole offers further amenities, and you can read more about the municipality of Kerkrade.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij and Damen Makelaardij | Heerlen.
Details of this home
Petrus Dorrstraat 6, Kerkrade
Data from Spekholzerheide
Data from Spekholzerheide
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About Petrus Dorrstraat 6, Kerkrade
The asking price is 161% above the neighbourhood average of €344,250, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Spekholzerheide. However, the floor area of 313 m² is 68% larger than the local average of 186 m², and detached houses are rare in this area. The price reflects the size and type of property, so it is on the high side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
An A+ label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes. In Spekholzerheide, 26.7% of homes have an A+ label, so this property is among the most efficient in the area.
The CBS data records 407 total crimes in Spekholzerheide, but without a per-capita breakdown or trend, it is hard to judge the safety level directly. The area has a mix of residents and is fairly urban, so it is worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the street.
The nearest train station is 3.6 km from the home, which is about a 45-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it less convenient for daily commuting by train, but bus connections may be available.
Yes, several primary schools are close by. Basisschool de Spoorzoeker is 623 m away (a five-minute walk), and SBO Arcadia is just 57 m from the house. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4 km away, so older children would need to travel further.
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Aldi is 458 m away, a Jumbo is 482 m, and a Lidl is 754 m. For a larger selection, an AH XL is 960 m away, all within a ten-minute walk.
The plot measures 1,187 m², which is generous for a detached house.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spekholzerheide