A quiet spot in Epen
Wilhelminastraat 42 is a semi-detached house from 1939, tucked into the village of Epen in the hills of South Limburg. The home sits in a small neighbourhood where residents know each other well, and the village atmosphere is a big part of the appeal. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will not find that detail here. At €285,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €552,667. For context, semi-detached houses in Gulpen-Wittem are listed across a range of prices.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 919 cubic metres. The BAG registration records a living area of 256 m², while the agent lists 166 m². The plot measures 254 m² in both sources. There is a side garden of 42 m² facing southeast, and the property is offered in full ownership. The home has been listed since 16 October 2026.
Life in Epen
Epen is a village of about 690 people, and the neighbourhood feels close-knit. Residents give it an average score of 9.02 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "We get together occasionally. When there are people who have been married for 50 years, the neighbourhood decorates. And there have been quite a few." Another adds: "No trouble with neighbours. Here I live. Beautiful." A third resident mentions the tourists: "Beautiful. Village. Lots of tourists." The reviews paint a picture of a friendly, sociable place where people look out for each other. For more on what it is like to live here, have a look at the Epen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and there is also an Aldi within a similar distance. Basisschool à Hermkes is just around the corner, and Basisschool Witheim is a bit further out. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Andriessen in Mechelen, a couple of streets away, while the pharmacy, Apotheek Gulpen BV, is in Gulpen. The U-center hospital is in Epen itself. Bus stops at Julianastraat and Roodweg are just around the corner, served by lines 57 and 149. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 9.6 km away. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem has more information.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €320,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 11% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €211,000 to €320,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dionne makelaars and their listings on Funda, Vastgoed Nederland and 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 Wilhelminastraat 42, Epen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €285,000 is 48% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €552,667. It is also the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in Epen. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 166 m², comes to €1,717, which is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €3,056 per m².
What is the layout of the home?
According to the agent, the house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 919 cubic metres. There is a side garden of 42 m² facing southeast. The property is offered in full ownership. The BAG registration records a living area of 256 m², while the agent lists 166 m².
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €320,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €285,000 is 11% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 52%, from €211,000 in 2020 to €320,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on the sandy soil and the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1939. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of flooding from the sea or rivers is low, both now and in 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is about 4.9 km away, and there is an Aldi at about 5 km. Basisschool à Hermkes is just 132 metres from the home, and Basisschool Witheim is about 2.8 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Andriessen in Mechelen, about 2.4 km away, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Gulpen BV, is in Gulpen, about 4.8 km away. The U-center hospital is in Epen, about 1 km away.
What is public transport like from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Epen, Julianastraat and Epen, Roodweg, both about 300 metres away. They are served by bus lines 57 and 149. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 9.6 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Epen?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 9.02 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "We get together occasionally. When there are people who have been married for 50 years, the neighbourhood decorates. And there have been quite a few." Another says: "No trouble with neighbours. Here I live. Beautiful." A third mentions the tourists: "Beautiful. Village. Lots of tourists."
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home is not known from this listing. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
