A classic semi-detached home in Treebeek-Noord
This 1951 semi-detached house on Akerstraat-Noord sits in Treebeek-Noord, a residential area in Brunssum where most homes were built between 1945 and 1970. The asking price of €295,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €375,250. That puts it 21% below the neighbourhood average, a gap that reflects the home's age and energy label rather than any lack of space. For context, semi-detached houses in Brunssum typically sell in a range that this home sits comfortably within.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a two-under-one-roof family home with eight rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m²; the plot is 319 m² in both. There is a rear garden of 75 m², plus a front and side garden, with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in Treebeek-Noord
Treebeek-Noord is a modest neighbourhood of around 1,485 residents, with a mix of households: about 38% have children, 30% are single-person households and the rest are couples without children. Residents across the municipality of Brunssum give their living environment an average score of 6.83, based on eleven reviews. One resident calls it "Reasonable", another says "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better". The reviews are thin, so they give only a rough impression of daily life here. For a fuller picture of what the area is like, the Treebeek-Noord neighbourhood page pulls together the available data.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. SPAR express is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and PLUS a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Regenboeg is a five-minute walk, and Sint-Janscollege for secondary education is on your doorstep. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Hoensbroek Noord is just around the corner, and BENU Apotheek Hoensbroek is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Hoensbroek, Bertus Aafjeshof is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 40, 53 and 56, and the nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 3 km away. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Brunssum.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €274,000, and the asking price sits 8% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 36%, from €201,000 to €274,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, above the Dutch noise standard, while aircraft noise at 38 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is medium, based on the fact that the home was built in 1951 and that 85% of properties in the area predate 1970; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. Climate indications for the address are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including DT Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius and Huispedia.
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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.
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About Akerstraat-Noord 33, Brunssum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €274,000, and the asking price of €295,000 is 8% above that. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the gap simply reflects the difference between the two figures. The asking price is also 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €375,250.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a two-under-one-roof family home with eight rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is 120 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². The plot is 319 m². There is a rear garden of 75 m², plus a front and side garden, with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. Label E is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, which are separate facts from the label itself. The label is a general indication, not a guarantee of actual consumption.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1951 and on the fact that 85% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures come from public risk data for the address and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR express is about 340 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is at 882 metres and PLUS at 980 metres, both a ten-minute walk. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores within about a kilometre. In total, there are 28 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
Sint-Janscollege, a secondary school, is about 225 metres away. Basisschool De Regenboog is at 612 metres, and Rk Bs De Mheyster at 880 metres. There are 37 schools within five kilometres, so there is a reasonable choice for primary and secondary education nearby.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Hoensbroek, Bertus Aafjeshof, about 77 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 40, 53 and 56. There are two more stops within about 600 metres. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, at about 3 km. The bus lines serve local routes, but the exact destinations are not listed.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Treebeek-Noord has about 1,485 residents. Around 38% of households have children, 30% are single-person households and 32% are couples without children. The age spread is fairly even, with 31% aged 45 to 65 and 19% aged 65 or older. About 86% of the homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 36%, from €201,000 to €274,000. The value increased each year except for a small dip in 2024, when it went from €244,000 to €238,000, before jumping to €274,000 in 2025. This development is a municipal valuation trend, not a market forecast.
