A semi-detached house in the hills of Vijlen
This semi-detached house on Vijlenberg 147 sits in the village of Vijlen, part of the municipality of Vaals. The asking price of €295,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €471,100, a difference of 37 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,872, while this home is listed at €2,063 per square metre. If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Vaals, this one stands out for its price.
What the agent tells us about the home
According to the agent, this home has one room and one floor, with a volume of 1,120 cubic metres. There is a back garden. The property was built in 1910 and has an energy label F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The living area is listed as 196 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 143 square metres. Similarly, the plot is 317 square metres according to the BAG registration, but the agent lists 747 square metres.
Life in Vijlen
Vijlen is a small village with about 1,250 residents, and a third of them are 65 or older. Residents of the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Rural with many different nationalities." Another notes: "If you're not from here, you don't really count," adding that most people are friendly but keep to themselves. The reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Vijlen neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest primary school, Basisschool Op de Top, is just around the corner. For groceries, the nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn, Lidl, and PLUS, each about four and a half kilometres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Heuvelland in Mechelen, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Vaals in Vaals. Bus stop Vijlen, Vijlenberg is on your doorstep, with lines 59 and 659. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about ten kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Vaals. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1910 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Climate risks are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress projected for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Leenen Vastgoed and Leenen Vastgoed on Funda.
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About Vijlenberg 147, Vijlen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Vijlen?
The asking price of €295,000 is 37 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €471,100, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,872, while this home is listed at €2,063 per square metre. These figures come from the current listings in Vijlen, where the median asking price is €315,000.
What does the energy label F mean for this home?
Energy label F is the least efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a comment on its construction. The home was built in 1910, and the agent does not mention any insulation features in the listing.
Why is the living area different in the BAG registration and the agent's listing?
The BAG registration lists the living area as 196 square metres, while the agent lists 143 square metres. Similarly, the plot is 317 square metres according to the BAG registration, but the agent lists 747 square metres. The listing does not explain the difference, and both figures are presented here as they appear in the respective sources.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not included in the data for this home. Without it, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around Vijlenberg 147?
According to public address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The data comes from Atlas Leefomgeving and reflects the surrounding area.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public address-level data. The home was built in 1910 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets are closest to Vijlenberg 147?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn, Lidl, and PLUS, each about 4.4 to 4.6 kilometres away. There are also Aldi stores at about 4.7 and 5.3 kilometres. Within a five-kilometre radius, there are four supermarkets in total, so you will need to travel a short distance for groceries.
How far is the nearest primary school?
Basisschool Op de Top is the nearest primary school, at about 112 metres from the home. Other primary schools within five kilometres include Basisschool Witheim at 2.5 kilometres and Basisschool à Hermkes at 3.8 kilometres. There are seven schools within a five-kilometre radius.
What public transport options are available near Vijlenberg 147?
The nearest bus stop is Vijlen, Vijlenberg, at about 115 metres, with bus lines 59 and 659. Another stop, Vijlen, Linde, is at 530 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 9.8 kilometres away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in the municipality of Vaals?
Residents of the municipality of Vaals give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "Rural with many different nationalities," while another says, "If you're not from here, you don't really count," noting that most people are friendly but keep to themselves. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just the Vijlen neighbourhood.
