A terraced house on a quiet street in Bleijerheide
Barbarastraat 21 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Bleijerheide, a neighbourhood in Kerkrade-Oost. This terraced house dates from 1935 and is offered for sale at €275,000. The asking price is virtually the same as the WOZ value, which puts it in line with the market. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Kerkrade is €297,444, while the median sits at €276,500.
The home itself
This two-storey family home has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 138 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 181 m². The plot measures 217 m². The house has a rear garden facing east, and it is sold as full ownership. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Bleijerheide
Bleijerheide is home to around 4,340 people, and the housing stock is dominated by pre-war homes. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.38 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice, very quiet neighbourhood with nice houses." Another describes it as "Fine", adding: "Never really busy, occasional arguments, rubbish bags are just dumped everywhere." A third review is far more critical, mentioning drug use and a lack of action from the municipality. The reviews paint a mixed picture of the Bleijerheide neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Basisschool Bleijerheide is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Kling Nullet, and the BENU Apotheek Kling Nullet are both a couple of streets away. For groceries, PLUS and Aldi are just around the corner, with Jumbo a ten-minute walk further. Bus stops on Ursulastraat, Dr. Ackensplein and Schummerstraat, served by lines 1 and 2, are all within a few minutes' walk. Kerkrade Centrum station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital Zuyderland in Heerlen is further out. The municipality of Kerkrade offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €274,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €176,000 to €274,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Stephan Kramer Vastgoed B.V. and Stephan Kramer Vastgoed B.V. on Funda.
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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 Barbarastraat 21, Kerkrade
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €274,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €176,000 to €274,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a two-storey family home with seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 138 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 181 m². The plot measures 217 m². There is a rear garden facing east.
What energy label does the home have and what does that mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What do residents say about Bleijerheide?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.38 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice, very quiet neighbourhood with nice houses." Another describes it as "Fine", noting: "Never really busy, occasional arguments, rubbish bags are just dumped everywhere." A third review is critical, mentioning drug use and a lack of action from the municipality.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, on sandy soil. The home was built before 1970, specifically in 1935. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular property.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
PLUS and Aldi are both about 700 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is at about 1.2 kilometres, a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn is at about 1.8 kilometres. There are 12 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are near Barbarastraat 21?
Basisschool Bleijerheide is about 200 metres away, just around the corner. Openbare Basisschool de Schatkist is about 470 metres away, a five-minute walk. Basisschool De Diabolo is about a kilometre away. For secondary education, Het Martin Buber is at about 1.4 kilometres and Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg at about 1.5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Kerkrade, Ursulastraat, about 270 metres away, served by lines 1 and 2. Two other stops, Dr. Ackensplein and Schummerstraat, are within 400 metres and also served by lines 1 and 2. Kerkrade Centrum train station is about 1.3 kilometres away.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The living area of 138 m², according to the agent, is 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 217 m². The BAG registration records a larger living area of 181 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €1,487, while this home is listed at €1,993 per m² based on the agent's figure.
