Koster Jacobsstraat 23
Schimmert, Beekdaelen
AreaA calm spot in Schimmert
Tucked away on a quiet road in Schimmert, this semi-detached house from 1987 sits in a sheltered spot within a residential area. The village itself feels peaceful, with nature close at hand, and the home is part of a community where many people choose to stay. With an asking price of €389,000, the home is priced 25% below the average asking price of €520,000 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with other [semi-detached houses in Beekdaelen].
The home itself
Inside, the house offers seven rooms spread over three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m², and the plot measures 265 m². The home has a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via a back alley, plus a detached brick garage. It is fully owned, insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and heated by a combi boiler and a gas fireplace. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Schimmert
Schimmert is a village where residents give the wider municipality an average score of 7.45 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where you have a fairly free feeling with a lot of nature around the corner. Only the maintenance has deteriorated heavily in recent years." Another adds: "Beautiful neighbourhood where many people want to stay. Unfortunately, few houses come up for sale and those that do are often detached and relatively large, making them unaffordable for first-time buyers." The village has around 2,270 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. Across the municipality, residents appreciate the green surroundings and the convenience of daily amenities, as one review notes: "Everything I need is close by: playgrounds, the library, schools, shops and even the station." For more on the area, see [the municipality of Beekdaelen].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Basisschool 't Kirkeveldsje is a couple of streets away. The GP practice, Huisartspraktijk Schimmert, is a five-minute walk, while the nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Hulsberg, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Schimmert, Kerk is just around the corner with lines 52 and 54, and the nearest train station, Houthem-St. Gerlach, is about 4 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €367,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €249,000 to €367,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 42 dB and aircraft noise at 35 dB, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Zekerheuts Makelaardij | Hulsberg through two channels.
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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 Koster Jacobsstraat 23, Schimmert
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €389,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €367,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 47%, from €249,000 to €367,000.
What is the layout of this home?
The semi-detached house has seven rooms across three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 110 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 265 m². There is a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via a back alley, plus a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by a combi boiler and a gas fireplace. The home was built in 1987.
What are the noise levels at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 42 dB and aircraft noise at 35 dB, both below the noise standard, according to public data from 2022. These are area-level indications based on open data sources, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is also low, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated.
What amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Basisschool 't Kirkeveldsje is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Schimmert is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Hulsberg is about 2.9 km away. The nearest hospital, Zuyderland in Geleen, is roughly 8.8 km from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Schimmert, Kerk is just around the corner, served by lines 52 and 54. The stops Schimmert, Langstraat and Schimmert, Mareweg are also nearby, with line 52 and lines 52 and 54 respectively. The nearest train station is Houthem-St. Gerlach, about 4 km away.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €3,536, based on the agent's listed living area of 110 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,265. The home's living area is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 181 m².
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality give an average score of 7.45 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where you have a fairly free feeling with a lot of nature around the corner. Only the maintenance has deteriorated heavily in recent years." Another notes: "Beautiful neighbourhood where many people want to stay."
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €335,000 to €1,050,000. The average asking price is €520,000 and the median is €435,000. The average asking price per m² is €3,265, and the average living area of homes for sale is 181 m².
