Kerkrade-Centrum, Kerkrade
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Smedenstraat sits in the heart of Kerkrade, with a generous 823 m² plot that gives you plenty of outdoor space. Built in 1984 and with a C energy label, it offers 155 m² of living space. The asking price of €619,000 is 66% above the neighbourhood average of €372,971, so it's on the high side compared to other detached houses in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade-Centrum is a lively urban area with a high address density of 2,460 addresses per km². The population is diverse: many single-person households (1,355) and a significant share of residents aged 65 and over (1,910). Families with children make up 460 households. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 37% single-family homes and 44% owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this area. For more context, see the Kerkrade-Centrum neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: PLUS and Aldi are just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, Basisschool De Diabolo is on your doorstep, while Het Martin Buber secondary school is a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is just around the corner. For more about the area, see the municipality of Kerkrade.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Vijgen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Smedenstraat 6, Kerkrade
Data from Kerkrade-Centrum
Data from Kerkrade-Centrum
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About Smedenstraat 6, Kerkrade
The asking price of €619,000 is 66% above the neighbourhood average of €372,971 for all homes, but that average includes many smaller properties. Detached houses in Kerkrade typically command a premium. The price per square metre is about €3,993, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,867 per m². Given the large plot and the property type, the price is on the high side but reflects the unique features.
The plot measures 823 m², which is very spacious for a detached house in this area.
The home has an energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1984. This means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. Compared to the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label C, while 38.9% have a lower label (D or worse).
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. A park is just 0.3 km away, and a restaurant is 0.3 km. The nearest supermarket (PLUS or Aldi) is 0.2 km, and a GP is 0.6 km. Schools are also close: primary school at 0.1 km and secondary school at 0.5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 391 total crimes in the latest data, but without a per-capita breakdown it's hard to compare. The area is urban with a high density, so some level of activity is normal. For specific concerns, you may want to check local crime maps.
In the neighbourhood, sold homes had an average listing duration of 84 days. This suggests a market where homes take a few months to sell, though individual properties can vary widely depending on price and condition.
The neighbourhood has a mix: 37% single-family homes and 63% apartments or other multi-family dwellings. Owner-occupied homes make up 44% of the stock. Detached houses like this one are less common, which may add to their appeal.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kerkrade-Centrum