Burgemeester Binckhorststraat 53
Meerssen, Meerssen
AreaA semi-detached house with a large garden
This semi-detached house on Burgemeester Binckhorststraat sits in a leafy part of Meerssen, with a generous 604 m² plot that gives you plenty of outdoor space. The 108 m² floor area is compact compared to the neighbourhood average, but the price of €395,000 is 21% below the average asking price in the area, making it a keen buy. For context, semi-detached houses in Meerssen typically sell for more.
Meerssen: a mixed but sociable neighbourhood
Meerssen is a neighbourhood of contrasts, with both large villas and streets where social safety can vary. Based on two reviews, residents describe it as sociable and chatty, though crime and loitering youth are noted. One resident says: "The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat. There is sometimes litter on the street, but there are cleaning services." Another adds: "In Meerssen, there are mainly many elderly people, but there are also streets where more households with young children live." The area has a mix of families and singles, with average incomes. For more on the area, see the municipality of Meerssen.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De WereldSter, is on your doorstep, while Stella Maris College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. There's also a train station within walking distance, and several bus stops nearby. The neighbourhood has small parks and a library within easy reach.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Piet Stohr Makelaardij, Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
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About Burgemeester Binckhorststraat 53, Meerssen
Is €395,000 a fair price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price of €395,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €502,483, and also below the median of €422,000. Given the smaller floor area (108 m² vs 191 m² average), the price per m² works out at about €3,657, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,170 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, especially considering the large plot.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age (built in 1968). In the neighbourhood, 27.6% of homes have label C, while 58.6% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, but not as efficient as modern homes.
How big is the garden?
The plot is 604 m², which is unusually large for a semi-detached house in this area. The garden is not described in detail in the listing, but the plot size suggests ample outdoor space for gardening, play or entertaining.
What is the neighbourhood like for safety?
Residents report mixed feelings about safety. One review notes that social safety varies greatly from street to street, with drug labs busted in some streets while others have large villas. Another mentions crime has reduced social safety. The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 255, but no breakdown is given.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school, Basisschool De WereldSter, is 331 m away (on your doorstep). Other primary schools within walking distance include Openbare Daltonschool De Bundeling (1.2 km) and Basisschool Franciscus (1.3 km). For secondary education, Stella Maris College is 1.3 km away.
Are there supermarkets close by?
Yes, Lidl is 764 m away (a ten-minute walk), and Albert Heijn is 1.1 km. Jan Linders and Jumbo are also within a couple of kilometres.
What is the property type and year of construction?
It is a semi-detached house built in 1968. In the neighbourhood, 43.3% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970, so this is typical for the area.
