A semi-detached home in a quiet street
On Beatrixstraat in Merkelbeek, this semi-detached house sits on a quiet road in a residential area. The home was built in 1978 and has an energy label C. With a living area of 162 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €419,000 works out at €2,586 per square metre. For context, there are currently five homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €385,400. If you are looking at [semi-detached houses in Beekdaelen]( /koopwoningen/beekdaelen/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/), this one stands out for its size.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family home with nine rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The volume is 678 cubic metres. There is a garden at the back, facing northeast, and an attached brick garage that is integrated into the home. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The BAG registration lists the living area as 186 square metres, while the agent states 162 square metres. The plot is 426 square metres according to both sources.
The Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout neighbourhood
Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout is a small neighbourhood with around 1,625 residents. It is a place where people tend to stay, according to residents of the wider municipality of Beekdaelen, who give their living environment an average score of 7.45 based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where you have a fairly free feeling with a lot of nature around the corner. Only the maintenance has deteriorated heavily in recent years." Another adds: "Beautiful neighbourhood where many people want to stay. Unfortunately, few houses come up for sale and those that do are often detached and relatively large, making them unaffordable for first-time buyers." The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood. About a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and 38% of households have children. For more on the area, see [the Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout neighbourhood]( /buurt/merkelbeek-douvergenhout-beekdaelen/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, an Aldi, is about 1.3 kilometres away, and an Albert Heijn is just a bit further. Basisschool de Woanderboom is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk I.M.H.E. Buijs is also close by. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Oud-Brunssum, is about 2 kilometres away. For public transport, the bus stop Merkelbeek, Kerkstraat is a couple of streets away and serves lines 37 and 637. The nearest train station, Schinnen, is about 5 kilometres away. The municipality of Beekdaelen, which includes Merkelbeek, offers a mix of villages and countryside, as described on [the municipality of Beekdaelen]( /gemeente/beekdaelen/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €386,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €247,000 to €386,000. As for the area, the noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden and from air traffic 48 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is listed as "other". For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. 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 De Ruijter Makelaardij B.V. and De Ruijter Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Beatrixstraat 16, Merkelbeek
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €419,000. Based on the agent's stated living area of 162 square metres, that works out at €2,586 per square metre. The neighbourhood average asking price is €385,400, and the average asking price per square metre in the area is €2,699. There are currently five homes for sale in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with nine rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The volume is 678 cubic metres. There is a garden at the back facing northeast, and an attached brick garage that is integrated into the home. The insulation includes roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and the heating is via a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €386,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has increased by 56%, from €247,000 in 2020 to €386,000 in 2025. The asking price is 9% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The area-level risk data for this address shows a low foundation risk indication. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. Noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden and from air traffic 48 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this home.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about 1.3 kilometres, with an Albert Heijn slightly further. Basisschool de Woanderboom is just around the corner at 327 metres, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk I.M.H.E. Buijs is also close. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Oud-Brunssum, is about 2 kilometres away. The nearest hospital, Zuyderland in Geleen, is about 7.8 kilometres away.
What is public transport like from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Merkelbeek, Kerkstraat, about 274 metres away, serving bus lines 37 and 637. There are additional stops at Brunssum, Loogstraat and Merkelbeek, Steenweg, both about 800 metres away, also on lines 37 and 637. The nearest train station is Schinnen, about 5.1 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout has around 1,625 residents. Residents of the wider municipality of Beekdaelen give their living environment an average score of 7.45 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions a free feeling with nature around the corner, while another notes that few houses come up for sale and those that do are often detached and relatively large. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
Currently, there are five homes for sale in the Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout neighbourhood. The average asking price is €385,400, with a median of €319,000. Prices range from €235,000 to €575,000. The average asking price per square metre is €2,699. In the past period, 19 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €421,132.
