Laurastraat 97
Hopel, Kerkrade
AreaA semi-detached home with character in Hopel
This semi-detached house on Laurastraat 97 in Eygelshoven sits in the Hopel neighbourhood, a part of Kerkrade where life moves at a relaxed pace. Built in 1949, the home has a classic pre-war feel, and with an asking price of €419,000 it sits well above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €290,500. That puts this home on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Kerkrade.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find a spacious layout with seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 165 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 141 m². The plot measures 219 m² per the BAG, but the agent says 257 m². The home comes with a front and back garden, a detached brick garage, and full ownership. According to the agent, the roof and walls are insulated, and there's a central heating boiler. The energy label is D.
Life in Hopel
Hopel is a neighbourhood where residents give their district a solid 8.36 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Lots of nature, beautiful surroundings, quiet living." Another mentions: "In reports there is mention of theft from cars. At weekends sometimes fireworks from LHC. The municipality does a lot of maintenance on greenery, truly fantastic." The neighbourhood counts about 2,240 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at what the Hopel neighbourhood has to offer, the reviews give a mixed but generally positive picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and Basisschool de Veldhof is a five-minute walk away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Eygelshoven is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy APOSAN is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Eygelshoven, Laurastraat is on your doorstep with lines 9 and 723, and the train station Eygelshoven Markt is a five-minute walk. The wider municipality of Kerkrade offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Consten Vastgoed B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Laurastraat 97, Eygelshoven
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Hopel?
The asking price of €419,000 is 44% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €290,500. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,279, while this home is listed at €2,972 per m² based on the agent's floor area. This makes the home relatively expensive compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 165 m² by the BAG registration, but the agent states 141 m². The plot is 219 m² per the BAG, while the agent lists 257 m². There is a front and back garden and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions that the roof and walls are insulated, which may help, but the label itself is a general indication. No specific cost figures are available in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of the specific property. The home was built in 1949, which is before 1970, but the low risk indication suggests no immediate concerns from a foundation perspective.
What are the flood and climate risks for this location?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the current flood risk is also low. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to remain low. Heat stress is currently low, but it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to the property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, located about 480 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Other options include a PLUS at about 2.4 km and a Lidl at about 2.5 km. Within a 5 km radius, there are 18 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choices for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Veldhof is the nearest primary school, about 530 metres away, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools include Basisschool 't Valder at 1.6 km and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Blokkenberg at 1.8 km. For secondary education, Locatie Eijkhagen is about 2 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Eygelshoven, Laurastraat is just 160 metres away, with lines 9 and 723. Another stop, Eygelshoven, Centrum, is about 450 metres away and serves lines 6, 9, 606, and 723. The nearest train station is Eygelshoven Markt, about 490 metres away, so you have good options for both bus and train travel.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.36 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Lots of nature, beautiful surroundings, quiet living." Another mentions theft from cars and fireworks, but also praises the municipality's maintenance of greenery. The reviews are mixed, with some noting issues in apartment complexes, but the overall score is positive.
