Binnenstad, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Keizer Karelplein puts you right in the middle of the city's historic centre. At 32 m² it's compact, but the location is hard to beat. The building dates from 1934 and has energy label D. With a price of €259,000, this home is priced 60% below the neighbourhood average of €653,806, a keen entry point into the market. For context, studios in Maastricht typically command a lower price than larger homes, so this fits the pattern.
Binnenstad is the historic core of Maastricht, with a very high density of 4,813 addresses per km². It's a lively area dominated by students and young professionals, 1,235 residents are aged 15 to 25, and 1,585 households are single-person. There are few families with children (just 50 households). The neighbourhood has a high crime rate (1,232 total offences), which is typical for a city centre. No resident reviews are available for this area.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessori Basisschool is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Sint Aloysius is a couple of streets away. The municipality Maastricht offers all the amenities you'd expect from a provincial capital, with restaurants, shops and cultural venues all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Pooters Makelaardij, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Keizer Karelplein 12D, Maastricht
Data from Binnenstad
Data from Binnenstad
33 within 5 km
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About Keizer Karelplein 12D, Maastricht
At €259,000, this studio is priced 60% below the average asking price in Binnenstad (€653,806). However, the average home in the neighbourhood is much larger (113 m²), so the price per m² is actually €8,094, above the neighbourhood average of €6,617 per m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this area.
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the property is reasonably but not highly energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 31.6% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is a common rating for older buildings in the centre.
Maastricht's main train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride. This makes it convenient for trips to other cities.
Binnenstad is very student-friendly. Over half the residents (1,235 out of 2,330) are aged 15 to 25, and most households are single-person. The area is densely built-up with a lively atmosphere, plenty of restaurants and bars, and the university is nearby.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 172 metres away, and Jumbo is 523 metres. SPAR, Aldi and Coop are also within a 10-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Montessori Basisschool is 149 metres away, and Basisschool Sint Aloysius is 248 metres. Several other primary schools are within a 10-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.4 km away.
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