A detached home in a quiet corner of Vroenhof
Vroenhof is a small, tight-knit district on the edge of Valkenburg aan de Geul, where the streets are quiet and neighbours know each other by name. This detached house from 1920 sits in a sheltered spot, part of a residential area yet with a distinctly rural feel. The asking price is €449,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Valkenburg aan de Geul comes to €664,000, so this home sits below that figure.
The house itself
Inside, the agent lists six rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 813 m³. The living area is given as 141 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 198 m². The plot measures 618 m² according to both sources. Outside there is a rear garden of 550 m² facing northeast, plus a detached brick garage. The home is offered with full ownership, and the agent notes insulation including roof insulation, triple glazing, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label.
Life in Vroenhof
A resident of the district describes it as self-sufficient: quiet, with everyone knowing each other and plenty of neighbourhood parties. The same resident notes that public transport is easy to reach by train, though there are no buses. This is based on a single review, so it reflects one person's experience of the wider district rather than the neighbourhood itself. The district scores an average of 7.14 out of 10. Around 40% of residents in the Vroenhof neighbourhood are aged 65 or over, and the average household size is 1.9 people.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS, a couple of streets away, with a Lidl about a ten-minute walk further on. Primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare basisschool Berg and Basisschool De WereldSter, while Stella Maris College provides secondary education nearby. The GP practice J.N.P. Brull is a couple of streets away in Berg en Terblijt, and the pharmacy in Meerssen is a short drive. The nearest bus stop, Houthem, Vroenhof/Stevensweg, is on your doorstep and served by line 791. Houthem-St. Gerlach train station is about a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €378,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 135%, from €161,000 to €378,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 48 dB and aircraft noise at 40 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zekerheuts Makelaardij | Hulsberg and Zekerheuts Makelaardij | Hulsberg.
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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 Vroenhof 120, Valkenburg (Li)
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €449,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €378,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a precomputed comparison, so it does not indicate whether the price is fair or not.
What is the living area of this home?
The agent lists the living area as 141 m², while the BAG registration records 198 m². The plot is 618 m² according to both sources. The price per square metre, based on the agent's figure, is €3,184. The difference between the two living area figures is not explained in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes insulation including roof insulation, triple glazing, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the home, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on the sandy soil and the fact that the home was built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are given in the listing.
How noisy is the area around Vroenhof 120?
The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about 1.7 km away, with a Lidl at 2.1 km. Primary schools include Openbare basisschool Berg at 1.8 km and Basisschool De WereldSter at 2.6 km. The GP practice J.N.P. Brull is 1.8 km away in Berg en Terblijt. The nearest bus stop, Houthem, Vroenhof/Stevensweg, is 188 m away and served by line 791. Houthem-St. Gerlach train station is 1.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Vroenhof like?
Vroenhof is a small district with 455 residents, of whom 40% are aged 65 or over. The average household size is 1.9 people. A resident of the district describes it as quiet and close-knit, with neighbours knowing each other and regular neighbourhood parties. This is based on a single review, so it reflects one person's view of the wider district.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 135%, from €161,000 to €378,000. The reference date for the 2025 value is 1 January 2025. This development is a precomputed figure and does not predict future changes in the value.
