A terraced house with a story
This terraced house on Geert Grotestraat 16 sits in the Vondelstraat neighbourhood of Brunssum, a quiet residential street in the district of Brunssum-Zuid. Built in 1961, it is a classic family home with three floors and a full ownership title. The asking price of €219,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €604,333, and it sits well below the average for terraced houses in Brunssum.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The plot measures 363 m². There is a northwest-facing back garden of 153 m² and an attached brick garage that is integrated into the home. The agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
The Vondelstraat neighbourhood
The Vondelstraat neighbourhood is a small community of around 230 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents of the district of Brunssum-Zuid give their living environment an average score of 7.83, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant living environment. I was born and raised there. Left and have been living there again for 18 years. Feeling at home, and walking around brings back warm memories." Another resident mentions the quiet streets and friendly neighbours, though they worry about planned new housing nearby. A third resident praises the nearby nature, noting the Brunssumerheide is just a few metres away, but adds that public transport is limited.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, a Lidl, is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away. For schools, the Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Langeberg is a ten-minute walk, and secondary options like Compass voor Atheneum Havo en Mavo are also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Brunssum is a bit further. Bus stop Brunssum, Karel Doormanstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 2, 56 and 337. The nearest train station, Hoensbroek, is about 3.9 km away. The municipality of Brunssum offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €262,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €153,000 to €262,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Ruijter Makelaardij B.V. and de Ruijter / Je Makelaar.
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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.
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About Geert Grotestraat 16, Brunssum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €219,000 is 64% below the average asking price in the Vondelstraat neighbourhood, which is €604,333. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 93 m², is €2,355, which is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €3,021 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The plot measures 363 m². There is a northwest-facing back garden of 153 m² and an attached brick garage that is integrated into the home.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €262,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 71%, from €153,000 in 2020 to €262,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, including the fact that the home was built before 1970 (1961) and that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, a Lidl, is about 618 metres away, with an Aldi at 712 metres. The Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Langeberg is 751 metres away, and secondary schools like Compass voor Atheneum Havo en Mavo are around 727 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Cremers is 1.1 km away, and the Service Apotheek Brunssum is 1.3 km away.
What is public transport like in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Brunssum, Karel Doormanstraat, about 229 metres away, served by lines 2, 56 and 337. Other stops, Brunssum, Langeberg and Brunssum, Rumpenerstr/Bodemplein, are around 640 metres away, with lines 3 and 603. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 3.9 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Brunssum-Zuid give their living environment an average score of 7.83, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a very pleasant living environment with warm memories. Another mentions the quiet neighbourhood and kind neighbours, though they worry about planned new housing. A third resident highlights the nearby nature, including the Brunssumerheide, but notes limited public transport.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
