Titus Brandsmastraat 15
Merkelbeekerdal, Brunssum
AreaA grand home in a quiet corner of Brunssum
Titus Brandsmastraat 15 is a detached house from 1901, set in the Merkelbeekerdal neighbourhood of Brunssum. With a plot of 5430 m², this is a home with plenty of outdoor space, and the asking price of €749,000 sits on the high side compared to the market. For context, the price per square metre is €2,754 based on the agent's floor area. The home is one of the [detached houses in Brunssum]( /koopwoningen/brunssum/vrijstaande-woningen/ ), where supply is limited.
Inside the home
The agent describes a two-storey house with nine rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom, and a volume of 1000 m³. The living area is listed as 272 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 741 m². Both figures are given here as they come from different sources. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Merkelbeekerdal neighbourhood
Merkelbeekerdal is a small neighbourhood with around 100 residents, and it feels like a quiet, green pocket within Brunssum. Residents of the district give an average score of 6.74 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better." Another describes the area as "Reasonable." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents between 25 and 45, and a fifth over 65. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area is not densely built, with an address density of 904 per km². This is [the Merkelbeekerdal neighbourhood]( /buurt/merkelbeekerdal-brunssum/ ) as it stands today.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Basisschool Titus Brandsma is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Claessens en Soeters, is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Oud-Brunssum is just next door. For public transport, the bus stop at Loogstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 37 and 637. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 5.6 km away. All of this is within [the municipality of Brunssum]( /gemeente/brunssum/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €656,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 1%, from €652,000 in 2020 to €656,000 in 2025. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via DT 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Titus Brandsmastraat 15, Brunssum
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €749,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €656,000, 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 1%, from €652,000 in 2020 to €656,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has nine rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 1000 m³. The agent lists the living area as 272 m², while the BAG registration records 741 m². The plot measures 5430 m² according to both sources.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1901. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area, not from measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi, about 566 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 593 metres away. There are more options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 1.3 km and a Jan Linders at 1.5 km. In total, there are 24 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Titus Brandsma is the nearest primary school, about 453 metres away. Other primary schools within a short distance include Basisschool de Woanderboom at 1.2 km and RK BS De Caleidoscoop at 1.2 km. There are 29 schools within 5 km in total.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Brunssum, Loogstraat, about 241 metres away, with lines 37 and 637. Another stop, Brunssum, Kennedylaan/Europalaan, is about 560 metres away and serves lines 2, 37, 56 and 637. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 5.7 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Merkelbeekerdal is a small neighbourhood with about 100 residents. Residents of the district give an average score of 6.74 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better." The area has a mix of ages and most homes are owner-occupied.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 1% between 2020 and 2025, from €652,000 to €656,000. There were fluctuations in between, with a peak of €704,000 in 2021 and a low of €560,000 in 2023. The most recent value, as of 1 January 2025, is €656,000.
