Spekholzerheide, Kerkrade
NeighbourhoodThis pre-war terraced house on Akerstraat has a solid 229 m² of floor space and a 174 m² plot. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be significant. At €250,000, the asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €344,250, making it a keenly priced option compared to other terraced houses in Kerkrade.
Spekholzerheide is a mixed neighbourhood with about 3,280 residents. Just over half the homes are single-family, and owner-occupied properties make up 51% of the stock. The area has a noticeable share of older residents, nearly 30% are 65 or over, and many one-person households. No resident reviews are available for this street, so the picture comes from CBS figures. The neighbourhood Spekholzerheide has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,569 per km².
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool de Spoorzoeker is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are further out,. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is also within a five-minute walk. The municipality Kerkrade offers these amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Lassoo Makelaars & Taxateurs, Funda, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Akerstraat 10, Kerkrade
Data from Spekholzerheide
Data from Spekholzerheide
22 within 5 km
35 within 5 km
About Akerstraat 10, Kerkrade
The asking price of €250,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Spekholzerheide (€344,250) and also below the median of €282,000. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €264,000. Given the large floor area but poor energy label, the price appears competitive for the space, though the F label means higher energy costs.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency. The home will have higher heating and electricity costs compared to better-rated homes. In Spekholzerheide, about 73% of homes for sale have labels A, B or C, so this property is less efficient than most. You should budget for significant energy expenses, especially in winter.
Spekholzerheide has around 3,280 residents, with a mix of ages but a notable share of older people (30% aged 65+). About half the homes are owner-occupied, and 55% are single-family. The area has a moderate urban density. Amenities like supermarkets and primary schools are within walking distance, but secondary schools are 4 km away.
Jumbo is just 134 m away, Aldi at 245 m, and Lidl at 971 m. For a larger selection, AH XL is 1.4 km away. Daily groceries are very convenient with two supermarkets within a few minutes' walk.
The nearest train station is 3.6 km from the home. This distance is not within walking range for most, so a bike or car would be needed for train travel.
Basisschool de Spoorzoeker (primary) is 215 m away, a five-minute walk. There are also special education schools nearby: ZMLK School St Jan Baptist at 448 m and SBO Arcadia at 493 m. Secondary schools are further, at 4 km.
At €250,000, this home is priced well below the neighbourhood average of €344,250 and the median of €282,000. The average price per m² in Spekholzerheide is €2,159, while this home works out at about €1,092 per m², significantly lower. However, the F energy label and pre-war construction (1936) explain part of the discount.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spekholzerheide