Hopel, Kerkrade
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Brandtstraat sits in a quiet part of Eygelshoven, where neighbours know each other and life moves at a relaxed pace. With 80 m² of living space, it is compact but well laid out, and the 197 m² plot gives you a private garden. The asking price of €260,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, partly because the floor area is 43% smaller than the typical home in Hopel. For context, terraced houses in Kerkrade vary widely in size and price.
Hopel is a cosy, friendly neighbourhood where people look out for each other. One resident describes it as a "Cosy neighbourhood with little nuisance and many amenities nearby", adding that "We all know each other... and everyone keeps an eye on each other's house when you go on holiday." Another calls it "Great", highlighting the helpful, friendly atmosphere, an off-leash area for dogs, a good primary school, supermarket, leisure activities, restaurant and doctor. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.82 out of 10. Most homes are owner-occupied (75%) and the area is predominantly made up of single-family houses. The Hopel neighbourhood is a place where community matters.
Your daily routine here is simple: a five-minute walk takes you to Jumbo for groceries, and Basisschool de Veldhof is just around the corner. For a wider choice, PLUS, Lidl and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute cycle away. There are several primary schools within easy reach, and secondary education is a short drive. A park is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just a couple of streets away. The municipality of Kerkrade offers a good balance of village calm and practical amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed via Damen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Brandtstraat 33, Eygelshoven
Very good · 2 residents
We all know each other... and everyone keeps an eye on each other's house when you go on holiday
Auto-translated to English by AIVery helpful, friendly, off-leash area for dogs, good primary school, supermarket nearby, leisure activities, restaurant, doctor
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Data from Hopel
18 within 5 km
37 within 5 km
About Brandtstraat 33, Eygelshoven
The asking price of €260,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €290,500 and the median of €271,500. However, the floor area of 80 m² is 43% smaller than the typical home in Hopel (140 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price of €3,250 is above the neighbourhood average of €2,279, reflecting the premium for a smaller, more affordable entry-level home.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C indicates moderate energy efficiency; you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. It is a middle-of-the-road label, meaning the home is neither highly efficient nor particularly inefficient.
Hopel is well suited to families. There are 355 households with children, and the area has a good primary school (Basisschool de Veldhof) within a five-minute walk. Residents mention a friendly atmosphere where neighbours keep an eye on each other's homes. The neighbourhood also has a supermarket, a park, and a restaurant nearby.
The nearest train station is 0.6 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient.
Parking is not explicitly mentioned in the listing. Given that the home is a terraced house with a plot, it likely has space for a car on the property or on-street parking.
The listing does not mention any recent renovations. The year of construction is 1952, so the home may have been updated over time, but no specific improvements are stated. You would need to inquire with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hopel