A quiet spot in Langenberg
This semi-detached house sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Langenberg, a neighbourhood in Brunssum where residents describe a cosy, helpful and safe community. The asking price of €219,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €260,200 for homes in this neighbourhood. For context, semi-detached houses in Brunssum are part of a market where the average asking price per square metre is €2,164.
The home itself
Built in 1964, this two-storey home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 137 m². The plot measures 225 m² according to both sources. The home has a garden around it, double glazing and wall insulation, and a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Langenberg
Residents of the district of Brunssum-Zuid, which includes Langenberg, give their living environment an average score of 7.83, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant living environment. I was born and raised there. Left and have been living there again for 18 years. Feeling at home, and walking around brings back warm memories." Another resident notes: "The neighbours are incredibly kind, helpful, and interested. Generally, the age range is a bit older, but it's a quiet neighbourhood and everyone is always up for a chat." A third resident mentions the Brunssumerheide just a few metres away, though they add that public transport access is limited. The neighbourhood has about 1,330 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Langenberg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, a Lidl is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Langeberg, is also just around the corner, and there are secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Brunssum is nearby. Bus stops on Langeberg and Karel Doormanstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 3 and 603, and lines 2, 56 and 337 respectively. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 4 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Brunssum.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 36 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the soil type and the age of buildings in this postcode area. The risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress risk is low, though it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zuyderhuys Makelaardij and FinSafe Makelaardij.
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About Jacob Catsstraat 2, Brunssum
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Langenberg?
The asking price of €219,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €260,200 for homes in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre here is €2,164, while this home is listed at €2,844 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, this two-storey home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 137 m². The plot measures 225 m². There is a garden around the home, and it has double glazing and wall insulation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, which are separate features noted by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1964 on clay soil, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. No specific defects are stated.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this address?
The risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress risk is low. By 2050, the heat stress risk is expected to become medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A Lidl is about 480 metres away, and an Aldi is about 540 metres away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Langeberg, is about 500 metres away, and there are secondary schools within about 600 metres. A GP practice and a pharmacy are both about 1.1 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are on Langeberg and Karel Doormanstraat, about 380 and 410 metres away respectively. Bus lines 3 and 603 serve the Langeberg stop, and lines 2, 56 and 337 serve the Karel Doormanstraat stop. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 4.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Brunssum-Zuid give their living environment an average score of 7.83, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a very pleasant living environment with warm memories, while another mentions kind and helpful neighbours in a quiet area. A third resident notes the nearby Brunssumerheide but says public transport access is limited.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The available information is limited to what the agent has provided.
