A semi-detached house in Hulsveld
Tucked into the quiet, village-like setting of Hulsveld, this semi-detached house on Merovingenstraat 9 sits in a residential area with an open view. The home was built in 1969 and is listed for €430,000. This listing does not state the energy label, so the property's energy performance is not known. Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, the asking price is on the high side. For context, semi-detached houses in Simpelveld are listed at an average of €402,083.
The home itself
The house offers 10 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 4 floors. The living area is 139 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 120 m². The plot is 311 m². The home has double glazing, roof insulation, and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The agent notes that the property is in a residential area with an open view.
Life in Hulsveld
Hulsveld is a small neighbourhood with about 1,500 residents, and the atmosphere is distinctly village-like. Residents of the municipality of Simpelveld give their area an average score of 7.25, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village." Another notes: "Always fun and cosy." The housing stock here is mostly from the 1945-1970 period, and about 73% of homes are owner-occupied. The average household size is 2.1 people. The Hulsveld neighbourhood has 726 homes in total.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Aldi is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Meridiaan is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on Romeinenstraat and Brewerstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 43, 643, and 647. The nearest train station is in Heerlen, about 6 km away. The municipality of Simpelveld also has a hospital in Heerlen, about 3.7 km from the home. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden and from air traffic 33 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970 and the soil type being sand. For pluvial flooding, the indication is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Keulen Vastgoed and Keulen Vastgoed on Pararius.
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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 Merovingenstraat 9, Simpelveld
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €430,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €402,083 for homes in Hulsveld. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 120 m², is €3,583, which is 40% higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,563 per m². The neighbourhood average living area is 160 m², so this home is smaller than the typical property in the area.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has 10 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 4 floors. The living area is 139 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 120 m². The plot is 311 m². The property has double glazing, roof insulation, and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The agent describes the setting as a residential area with an open view.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so the energy performance of the home is unknown. This means you cannot assess the expected energy costs from the label. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is simply missing from the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built before 1970 and the soil type being sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it gives a general picture of the risk in the area.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this location?
For pluvial flooding, the risk indication is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are near this home?
Aldi is about 784 metres away, and PLUS is about 918 metres away, so both are within a short walk. Basisschool de Meridiaan is about 373 metres away, making it a five-minute walk. There are also other schools within a few kilometres, including Basisschool Klavertje Vier and Basisschool Bergop. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 6.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stops are on Romeinenstraat and Brewerstraat, both within about 300 metres, served by lines 43, 643, and 647. Another stop at Dr. Poelsplein is about 522 metres away. The nearest train station is in Heerlen, about 5.9 km from the home. This gives you bus connections from the village and a train station a short drive away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Simpelveld give their area an average score of 7.25, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "quiet and village-like environment" with nice and helpful people, though noting there is not much in the village. Another mentions the village is declining and facilities are limited. A third says it is "always fun and cosy." The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.





