Homes for sale in Vrieheide-De Stack, Heerlen
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Purchase prices in Vrieheide-De Stack: more affordable than the Heerlen average
Vrieheide-De Stack is a neighbourhood where buying is still relatively accessible. The average WOZ value is €160,000, well below the municipal average of €203,000 for Heerlen as a whole. Based on the 53 homes sold in the past year, the average sale price was €239,243. The range is wide: from €139,000 for a starter home to €550,000 for a more spacious detached house. The average sold home had an area of 128 m², indicating an offering that mainly consists of ground-floor family homes. Buying apartments in Vrieheide-De Stack is less common. Over 53% of the housing stock is rental, making the purchase segment more limited. View the current offerings and the most recent asking prices at the top of this page.
Vrieheide-De Stack: a neighbourhood with two faces
Living in Vrieheide-De Stack is not for everyone, and that is honestly the point of this text. The neighbourhood scores 5.9 out of 10 based on resident reviews on the Vrieheide-De Stack neighbourhood page, with notably high scores for accessibility (8.8) and education (6.5), but low scores for safety (5.4) and beauty (4.4). Resident Tj describes it aptly: "I feel I live in a neighbourhood that can be cosy, but there are many fights, shootings and a lot of crime here that often goes unaddressed." At the same time, he emphasises that the nature, amenities and education are perfectly fine. That picture also comes back with Luca, who describes the neighbourhood as close-knit, but is also honest about antisocial behaviour and poor parking options.
The location is one of its strongest assets. The neighbourhood borders the Brunssummerheide, one of the largest nature reserves in South Limburg, and the Weggebekker offers additional green space in the immediate vicinity. For daily shopping, supermarkets are available in nearby neighbourhoods. Schools are present in the neighbourhood itself and in adjacent areas such as Vrieheide and Weggebekker. For more extensive shops and hospitality, the centre of Heerlen is within easy reach. Accessibility by public transport is good: several bus lines connect the neighbourhood with the centre of Heerlen and the train station, from which connections to Maastricht, Sittard and Aachen are available. The A76 is quickly accessible for motorists.
The population structure shows that the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, followed by the 25 to 45 age group. Single-person households are the most common. This gives the neighbourhood a mixed character, both in terms of age and composition. Those seeking more peace in a similar environment can also look at Mariarade or De Koumen. Those who want to combine more urban amenities with a greener environment can compare Nieuw-Einde.
For whom is buying in Vrieheide-De Stack a good choice?
Buying a home in Vrieheide-De Stack is particularly interesting for starters and movers looking for an affordable ground-floor home with space, and who value proximity to nature over a perfect living environment. The low entry price of €139,000 makes it attractive for starters, although you must account for additional costs such as transfer tax (2%) and notary fees. The social challenges in the neighbourhood are real and deserve honest consideration. If buying is not yet the step you want to take, check out the rental homes in Vrieheide-De Stack as an alternative.
Searching for a home to buy in Vrieheide-De Stack: how to use this page
Buurtje.nl combines current housing offerings with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only know what a home costs, but also what it is like to live there. Compare Vrieheide-De Stack with nearby neighbourhoods such as Hoensbroek-De Dem or Maria Gewanden en Terschuren, or view the total offering of homes for sale in Heerlen. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Heerlen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home for sale in Vrieheide-De Stack?
In the past twelve months, 53 homes were sold in Vrieheide-De Stack, with an average purchase price of €239,243. Prices ranged from €139,000 to €550,000. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €160,000, which is lower than the Heerlen average of €203,000.
What types of homes are available if you want to buy a home in Vrieheide-De Stack?
The supply mainly consists of ground-floor single-family homes. The average size of sold homes was 128 m². Buying apartments in Vrieheide-De Stack is less common. Just over 46% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental housing.
How safe is Vrieheide-De Stack for people who want to live there?
Residents rate safety a 5.4 out of 10. Some residents experience the neighbourhood as quiet and close-knit, others point to crime and nuisance. It is a neighbourhood with a mixed character, and it is wise to take a look yourself at different times before making a decision.
What are the additional costs when buying a house in Vrieheide-De Stack?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for homes, 0% for first-time buyers under certain conditions), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly estate agent fees. Typically expect 4 to 6% of the purchase price in additional costs, depending on your situation.
How accessible is Vrieheide-De Stack for commuters?
Accessibility scores remarkably high: residents give it an 8.8 out of 10. Several bus lines connect the neighbourhood with the centre of Heerlen and the train station, from where you can reach Maastricht, Sittard and Aachen. The connection to the A76 also makes the neighbourhood easily accessible by car.
In the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy! The only downside is that there are also antisocial people living here.. and they don't give a damn about anything or anyone.. there is little parking space right in front of my door, which is really not pleasant, the neighbourhood itself is quite close-knit and everyone enjoys chatting with each other during New Year's or a summer day. There is hardly any greenery here and there, some bushes here and there but that's about it.. luckily they are busy renovating and greening the part where we live, so that's something I consider a plus point for the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, it's often the case that houses have overdue maintenance due to landlords or people who simply don't care about what their house looks like.
Auto-translated to English by AIToo many steps at our front door. Otherwise it might be fine.
Auto-translated to English by AISomething happens in every neighbourhood now and then, but I still think the neighbourhood is safe.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Weggebeker for more than 50 years and it's never been such a mess.
Auto-translated to English by AII think I live in a neighbourhood that can be cosy, but there are many fights, shootings and a lot of crime here, which often goes unaddressed. In terms of education, facilities, nature and many other things, it's a top neighbourhood. With the Weggebekker and the Brunssummerheide around the corner, there is plenty of forest.
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