Spechtstraat 2
Heksenberg, Heerlen
AreaA semi-detached home in Heksenberg
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Heksenberg neighbourhood of Heerlen, this semi-detached house from 1958 offers a classic family layout with five rooms spread over four floors. The asking price of €325,000 sits 56% above the average asking price of €207,955 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, [semi-detached houses in Heerlen]( /koopwoningen/heerlen/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/) are listed across a range of prices, so this one is clearly positioned at the upper end.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms including three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 334 m³. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 118 m². The plot measures 271 m². There is a front garden of 44 m² and a back garden of 80 m² facing north, plus a detached brick garage. The agent notes floor insulation, air conditioning and electric heating, and the home carries an energy label B, which is an efficient label.
Life in Heksenberg
Heksenberg is a residential area with around 2,365 residents, and the homes here are mostly pre-1970 builds. Residents across [the municipality of Heerlen]( /gemeente/heerlen/) give their living environment an average score of 6.82 based on 36 reviews. One resident describes it as a "fijne buurt" with a close community and a quiet atmosphere. Another resident mentions that the neighbourhood is quite close-knit and people enjoy chatting during New Year's or on summer days, though they note there is little greenery and some homes have overdue maintenance. The neighbourhood has 11 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €207,955.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered from this address. The nearest primary school, RK Bs Gerardus Majella, is just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you will find the bus stop Heerlen, Heksenberg/Kerk with lines 3, 4 and 603. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, with Lidl, PLUS and Aldi all within a similar distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy BENU Apotheek Ghen Heij is nearby as well. Heerlen train station is about 2.5 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and 90% of properties in this postcode area date from that period. The soil type is sand. Noise levels from road traffic, air traffic and industry are all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via ODC Vastgoed.
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About Spechtstraat 2, Heerlen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €325,000. This is 56% above the average asking price of €207,955 for homes currently for sale in the Heksenberg neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 98 m², comes to €3,316. The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €1,763.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The volume is 334 m³. The agent lists the living area at 98 m², while the BAG registration records 118 m². There is a front garden of 44 m² and a back garden of 80 m² facing north, plus a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. The agent notes that the home has floor insulation, air conditioning and electric heating. The energy label is a measure of the energy performance of the home, and a B label means the home is relatively efficient in terms of energy use compared to less efficient labels.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources. This is because the home was built in 1958, before 1970, and 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication and not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources and do not constitute an inspection of this specific property.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden, air traffic noise at 38 dB Lden and industrial noise at 47 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The reference years are 2022 for road and air traffic and 2024 for industry. These figures are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at about 1.4 km, followed by Lidl at 1.5 km, PLUS at 1.5 km and Aldi at 1.6 km. Jan Linders is at 1.6 km as well. In total there are 36 supermarkets within 5 km of this address, so grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is RK Bs Gerardus Majella at about 280 m, with 168 pupils. Basisschool Frans Postma is at 1.2 km and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Schakel at 1.4 km. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg, locatie Herle is at 1.6 km. There are 64 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Heerlen, Heksenberg/Kerk at about 200 m, served by lines 3, 4 and 603. Heerlen, Kamperheideweg is at 800 m with the same lines, and Heerlen, Huyn van Rodenbroeckstraat at 1 km with line 40. The nearest train station is Heerlen at about 2.5 km.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area at 98 m², which is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 140 m². The BAG registration records 118 m². The plot measures 271 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €1,763.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Heerlen give their living environment an average score of 6.82 based on 36 reviews. One resident describes it as a pleasant neighbourhood with a close community and a quiet atmosphere. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is close-knit and people enjoy chatting during New Year's or summer days, though they mention there is little greenery and some homes have overdue maintenance.
