A quiet spot in Vaals
Kolmondstraat 23 is a semi-detached house from 1964, set on a quiet road in a residential area of Vaals. The last known asking price of €289,000 sat 34% below the average asking price of €436,385 for homes in the neighbourhood, which put it on the low side compared with the local market. The living area according to the agent was 85 m², which was 50% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 169 m². For context, semi-detached houses in Vaals give an idea of what is on offer in the municipality. This home has not been online since 9 September 2026.
Inside the home
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 424 m³. There is a garden at the rear and around the house, with a north-facing orientation and access via the back alley. The property was freehold, and according to the agent it had roof insulation and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. The BAG registration listed the living area as 117 m², while the agent stated 85 m².
Life in Vaals
Vaals is a town where residents give their municipality an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "Rural with many different nationalities" and adds "Nothing special", while another says "Never had any problems". A third resident notes that "if you're not from here, you don't really count", explaining that it can be hard to join associations and that most people are friendly but keep to themselves. The same resident mentions good bus connections, with a bus four times an hour to Vaals and Aachen, and the same bus to Maastricht, plus bus line 350 to Maastricht and Aachen, and a bus to Heerlen twice an hour. The neighbourhood has around 7,510 inhabitants, and about 30% are aged 65 or older. For more on the area, see the municipality of Vaals.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Lidl and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Basisschool de kleine Wereld and Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes, are on your doorstep. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, and Apotheek Vaals is nearby, both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Vaals, Sint Jozefplein is just around the corner, with lines 43, 149, 322, 350 and 643. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft noise at 29 dB Lden and industrial noise at 45 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the soil type being sand and the home being built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Lassoo Makelaars & Taxateurs on Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Kolmondstraat 23, Vaals
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Vaals?
The asking price of €289,000 was 34% below the average asking price of €436,385 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,009, while this home was listed at €3,400 per square metre based on the agent's living area of 85 m². The median asking price in the area was €375,000.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the house had four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 424 m³. There is a garden at the rear and around the house, with a north-facing orientation and access via the back alley. The property was freehold, and the agent mentioned roof insulation and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler.
Why is there no WOZ value mentioned?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation, and it is not available for this property in the data. Without it, there was no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The asking price was €289,000, and the home had been listed since 25 June 2026.
What is the noise situation around Kolmondstraat 23?
According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on open data, not a measurement at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are near this home?
Lidl and Albert Heijn are both about 700 metres away, and Aldi is about a kilometre away. Two primary schools, Basisschool de kleine Wereld and Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes, are within a few hundred metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren and the pharmacy is Apotheek Vaals, both about 800 metres away.
What is the public transport like from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Sint Jozefplein, about 226 metres away, with bus lines 43, 149, 322, 350 and 643. Another stop, Vaals, Heuvel, is about 316 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, based on four reviews. One resident says "Never had any problems", while another describes it as "Rural with many different nationalities" and adds "Nothing special". A third resident notes that it can be hard to join associations if you are not from the area, but mentions good bus connections to Vaals, Aachen, Maastricht and Heerlen.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1964, before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of the specific property.
How large is the living area of this home?
The agent listed the living area as 85 m², while the BAG registration stated 117 m². The plot size is 210 m² according to both sources. The price per square metre of €3,400 was based on the agent's living area of 85 m².
