A semi-detached home in Vaals
Tucked away on the Kolmondstraat, this semi-detached house from 1964 sits in the heart of Vaals, a town that borders Germany and Belgium. With 5 rooms spread over two floors, it offers a classic family layout. The asking price is €349,000, which is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €428,160. For more context, you can compare with other semi-detached houses in Vaals.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find a living area of 98 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration records 117 m². The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a total volume of 455 m³. Outside, there's a rear garden of 92 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage. The property is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing and wall insulation, along with a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in Vaals
Vaals is a place where residents give their municipality a solid 7.66 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident notes it's "rural with many different nationalities," while another simply says "never had any problems." A third resident mentions that "if you're not from here, you don't really count," adding that it's "well accessible by bus 4 times per hour to Vaals/Aachen and same bus to Maastricht." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific street. The neighbourhood itself has around 7,435 residents, with a mix of ages and a large share of one-person households. For more on the area, see the municipality of Vaals.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and the Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Basisschool de kleine Wereld is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, with Apotheek Vaals next door, both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop at Sint Jozefplein is just around the corner, served by lines 43, 149, 322, 350 and 643. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €323,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 8% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 123%, from €145,000 to €323,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but 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 Damen 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 Kolmondstraat 19, Vaals
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €349,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €323,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €428,160.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 5 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 117 m². The total volume is 455 m³. There is a rear garden of 92 m² facing north, a front garden, and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which can help with keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1964. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl and Albert Heijn are both about 700 metres away, just around the corner. The Aldi is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. For a wider selection, the PLUS in Vaals is about 4.5 km away.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de kleine Wereld is just 108 metres away, on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes is 184 metres away, also just around the corner. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 11.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Sint Jozefplein, about 211 metres away, served by lines 43, 149, 322, 350 and 643. Another stop, Vaals, Heuvel, is 339 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
What do residents say about living in Vaals?
Residents of the municipality of Vaals give it an average score of 7.66 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it's "rural with many different nationalities," while another notes that "if you're not from here, you don't really count," mentioning that it's "well accessible by bus." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
