A rare find in the woods
Tucked away in a forested setting, this detached house on Randweg 21-254 in Vaals was a unique opportunity. The last known asking price of €117,500 was the lowest among the 24 homes at the time for sale in the area, and it sat 67% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €350,875. For context, [detached houses in Vaals]( /koopwoningen/vaals/vrijstaande-woningen/) typically command higher prices, making this an entry-level option in a scenic part of Limburg. This home has not been online since 3 September 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1973, this two-storey house offered four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 74 m² according to the agent. The BAG registration, however, records a much larger living area of 7,252 m², a discrepancy that remains unexplained. The property sat on a spacious plot of 56,220 m², and the agent noted a volume of 319 m³. Heating is provided by a wood stove and a central heating boiler, and the home is described as being in a wooded, park-like setting.
Life in Raren
Raren is a small, rural neighbourhood with just 165 residents, many of whom are aged 45 or older. It's a quiet corner of the municipality, where most homes are detached and owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident notes that "if you're not from here, you don't really count," adding that it's hard to join associations if you're not local, though most people are friendly. Another simply says, "Never had any problems." The neighbourhood itself is well connected by bus, with stops nearby offering lines to Vaals, Aachen, and Maastricht. For more on the area, see [the Raren neighbourhood]( /buurt/raren-vaals/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable: the nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just over a kilometre away, with Lidl and Aldi slightly further. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes and Basisschool de kleine Wereld are both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren and Apotheek Vaals are both about a kilometre away. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops at Vaals, Heuvel and Vaals, Sint Jozefplein offering lines 43, 149, 322, 350, and 643. The nearest train station, Kerkrade Centrum, is about 10 km away. The municipality of Vaals offers a range of services and amenities, as detailed on [the municipality of Vaals]( /gemeente/vaals/).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the legal norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as 'other'. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is indicated as elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Landal Makelaardij Recreatievastgoed and its listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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About Randweg 21-254, Vaals
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €117,500 was the lowest among the 24 homes at the time for sale in Raren. It was 67% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €350,875, and also below the median price of €137,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 74 m², was €1,588, which was higher than the neighbourhood average of €1,118 per m², reflecting the large plot.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the house had four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 74 m², but the BAG registration records a much larger 7,252 m². The property also includes a volume of 319 m³ and sits on a plot of 56,220 m². Heating is provided by a wood stove and a central heating boiler.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, and from air traffic it is 30 dB Lden, both for the reference year 2022. These levels are below the legal noise norm. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is classified as 'other'. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of the specific property's foundation.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is indicated as elevated, while the flood risk from rivers is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a guarantee for the individual property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 1.1 km away, followed by Lidl at 1.2 km and Aldi at 1.4 km. A PLUS supermarket is about 4.7 km away. These distances are straight-line distances, so actual walking or driving distances may be longer.
What schools are in the area?
There are two primary schools within a short walk: Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes and Basisschool de kleine Wereld, both about 600-650 metres away. Other primary schools, such as Basisschool Op de Top, are further afield. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 11 km away.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Heuvel, about 344 metres away, serving lines 43, 149, 322, 350, and 643. Another stop, Vaals, Sint Jozefplein, is about 549 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Raren like?
Raren is a small, rural neighbourhood with 165 residents, many of whom are older. It's a quiet area with mostly detached homes. Residents across the municipality of Vaals rate their living environment 7.66 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident mentions that it's hard to join local associations if you're not from the area, but most people are friendly.
