A compact home in Borgharen
Ireneweg 38A sits in Borgharen, a village-like neighbourhood on the northern edge of Maastricht. This semi-detached bungalow from 1950 was the cheapest of the 11 homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood, with a last known asking price of €169,000. That was 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €395,091. The living area of 54 m² is 61% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 137 m². For context, semi-detached houses in Maastricht vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 27 October 2026.
The home itself
This is a one-storey bungalow with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area as 54 m², while the BAG registration records 52 m². The plot measured 89 m² according to the agent, and 77 m² in the BAG registration. The home has double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a pellet stove. It was offered in full ownership. The energy label was F, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Borgharen
Borgharen is a small community of about 1,700 residents, where 30% are aged 65 or older. Residents of the municipality of Maastricht give their living environment an average score of 7.45, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "everything perfect lovely people and many amenities." Another is less positive: "Born here, many homes are poor, damp and drafty and too expensive." A third resident mentions curious neighbours and a lack of parking, but also notes that "generally, people are polite if you greet them." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just the Borgharen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest bus stop, Borgharen Trichtervoogdenstraat, is just around the corner and served by line 9. Basisschool de Maasköpkes is a five-minute walk away, and the nearest pharmacy, Centrale VAL, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Nazareth is a couple of streets away. For groceries, SPAR express is a ten-minute walk, with SPAR and Albert Heijn a bit further. The train station Maastricht Noord is about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Maastricht offers further amenities within a short drive.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €142,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 19% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 16%, from €122,000 to €142,000. The address has a medium foundation risk indication, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1950 on clay soil, and 56% of properties in this postcode area predate 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is flood risk now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Tijs & Cyril Makelaardij.
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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 Ireneweg 38A, Maastricht
How did the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €169,000 was 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €395,091. It was also the cheapest of the 11 homes at the time for sale in Borgharen. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 54 m², was €3,130, which was close to the neighbourhood average of €3,133 per m².
What is the layout of this home?
This is a one-storey bungalow with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area as 54 m², while the BAG registration records 52 m². The plot was 89 m² according to the agent, and 77 m² in the BAG registration. The home has double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a pellet stove.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was €142,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 19% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value increased by 16%, from €122,000 in 2020 to €142,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1950 on clay soil, and 56% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Borgharen Trichtervoogdenstraat, about 337 metres away, served by line 9. Two other stops on the same line are within 500 metres. The nearest train station is Maastricht Noord, about 1.8 km away.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Maasköpkes is about 429 metres away, a five-minute walk. Integraal Kindcentrum De Geluksvogel is about 1.8 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 5.5 km away, according to CBS data.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Maastricht give their living environment an average score of 7.45, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "everything perfect lovely people and many amenities." Another mentions "curious, quiet, and friendly elderly people" but also notes a lack of parking. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Borgharen.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, the least efficient label. The home did had double glazing and HR glazing, according to the agent, but the label itself did not indicate the condition of the construction.
