A semi-detached home in the hills of Vijlen
Vijlen sits high in the South Limburg hills, a village known for its views and quiet lanes. This semi-detached house on Vijlenberg dates from 1950 and was offered for €298,000. The asking price was 37% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came to €471,100. For more context, you can compare it with other [semi-detached houses in Vaals]( /koopwoningen/vaals/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/). This home has not been online since 9 November 2026.
The house itself
The agent described this as a four-room home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was given as 73 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 82 m². Similarly, the plot was listed as 280 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration stated 448 m². The home had been listed since 28 October 2026.
Life in Vijlen
Vijlen is a village of about 1,250 residents, where the average household size is 2.2 people. 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 resident notes: "If you're not from here, you don't really count," adding that most people are friendly but keep to themselves. The same resident mentions that the area is well accessible by bus, with a service four times per hour to Vaals and Aachen, and a bus to Maastricht. This gives a flavour of what it is like to live in [the Vijlen neighbourhood]( /buurt/vijlen-vaals/).
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about a ten-minute walk away, with an Albert Heijn and a Lidl a bit further. Basisschool Op de Top is just around the corner,, and there is a child daycare centre nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Heuvelland in Mechelen, a couple of streets away, while the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Bocholtz. The bus stop Vijlen, Vijlenberg is on your doorstep, served by lines 59 and 659. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 9.6 km away. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Vaals]( /gemeente/vaals/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €280,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 143%, from €115,000 to €280,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Dionne makelaars.
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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 Vijlenberg 181, Vijlen
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €298,000 was 6% above the WOZ value of €280,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price was also 37% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €471,100. This comparison is based on the figures provided.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 73 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 82 m². The plot was given as 280 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration stated 448 m². The home was built in 1950 and has an energy label E.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value was €280,000, as of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 143%, from €115,000 to €280,000. This means the value has grown substantially over the past five years. The asking price was 6% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1950, which is before 1970, and the soil type is classified as 'other'. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about 4.5 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. An Albert Heijn and a Lidl are also within about 4.6 km. There are four supermarkets within 5 km of the home. For daily groceries, you would likely travel a short distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Op de Top is the nearest primary school, at 345 metres, which is just around the corner. Other primary schools within 5 km include Basisschool Witheim at 2.5 km and Basisschool à Hermkes at 3.9 km. There are eight schools within 5 km in total.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Vijlen, Vijlenberg is 123 metres away, served by lines 59 and 659. Another stop, Vijlen, Linde, is 766 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 9.6 km away. Bus services connect to nearby towns.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 that it can be hard to join associations if you are not from here, but most people are friendly. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
