Meerssen, Meerssen
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Burgemeester Binckhorststraat sits in a leafy part of Meerssen, where the streets are quiet and neighbours stop for a chat. With 108 m² of living space and a large 604 m² plot, the home offers more outdoor room than many in the area. The asking price of €395,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average for similar semi-detached houses in Meerssen, making it a keen option.
Meerssen is a neighbourhood of contrasts, as two residents describe. One says: "In the neighbourhood there are many groups of residents living together, including foreigners but also Dutch families. Social safety can vary greatly from street to street. For example, drug labs have been busted in one street, while in another street there are large villas. So there is a big contrast. The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat." Another adds: "Meerssen is a nice neighbourhood where I have lived all my life. But in Meerssen itself there is also a lot of crime, which has reduced social safety. In Meerssen, more and more people with a non-Western background have come to live. In Meerssen, there are mainly many elderly people, but there are also streets where more households with young children live, and there are also some loitering youths on the streets." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many over-65s and a fair share of families. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a suburban feel. For more on the area, see municipality Meerssen.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool De WereldSter a couple of streets away, and a secondary school, Stella Maris College, about a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a five-minute walk, handy for trips to Maastricht or Sittard. A small park is just around the corner for a quick stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Piet Stohr Makelaardij, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Burgemeester Binckhorststraat 53, Meerssen
Good · 2 residents
In the neighbourhood there are many groups of residents living together, including foreigners but also Dutch families. Social safety can vary greatly from street to street. For example, drug labs have been busted in one street, while in another street there are large villas. So there is a big contrast. The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat. There is sometimes litter on the street, but there are cleaning services. There is nothing in the neighbourhood, and in the surrounding area there are small parks. There is a secondary school and a primary school, as well as nursery and preschool care that are mainstream and generally rated well. There is a train station and several bus stops, including a neighbourhood bus.
Auto-translated to English by AIMeerssen is a nice neighbourhood where I have lived all my life. But in Meerssen itself there is also a lot of crime, which has reduced social safety. In Meerssen, more and more people with a non-Western background have come to live. In Meerssen, there are mainly many elderly people, but there are also streets where more households with young children live, and there are also some loitering youths on the streets. In my opinion, more attention could be paid to safety in Meerssen, and more things should be arranged for young people so that they do not just hang around on the streets and cause nuisance.
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About Burgemeester Binckhorststraat 53, Meerssen
The asking price of €395,000 is 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€502,483). However, the home's floor area of 108 m² is 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 191 m². The large plot of 604 m² adds value. Compared to similar homes sold recently, the price appears competitive, but the smaller living area means you are paying for outdoor space.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1968. In the neighbourhood, about 28% of homes have label C, while 59% have a lower rating (D or worse). Label C means reasonable insulation, but you can expect moderate energy costs. Upgrading to a higher label could improve efficiency.
The plot is 604 m², which is generous for a semi-detached house. The listing does not specify how much is garden, but the size suggests plenty of outdoor space for gardening, play or entertaining.
Residents note that social safety varies greatly from street to street. Some streets have had issues like drug labs, while others are quiet with large villas. One resident says crime has reduced safety, and there are sometimes loitering youths. Overall, the neighbourhood is sociable, but it is worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Maastricht or other cities convenient.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool De WereldSter is 331 m away, and Openbare Daltonschool De Bundeling is 1.2 km. For secondary education, Stella Maris College is 1.3 km away. All are within a short walk or cycle.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Meerssen
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