Herlongstraat 7
Giezenveld, Heerlen
AreaA terraced house on a generous plot
This terraced house on Herlongstraat sits in Giesenveld, a quiet corner of Heerlen with greenery and playgrounds close by. The home spans 72 m² and comes with a plot of 1964 m², which is unusually spacious for a terraced house. It is a social housing rental at €765 per month, and the energy label is A, so running costs should stay modest. Compared with other terraced houses in Heerlen, the price looks in line with what the market asks for a home of this size.
Giesenveld
Giesenveld is a neighbourhood residents describe as familiar and pleasant, even if the wider town gets a mixed press. One resident says: "It's Heerlen, a neighbourhood where you never hear anything positive about liveability, safety and well-being, but luckily I still find Giezenveld a familiar, pleasant and safe neighbourhood." Another adds that it is quiet with lots of greenery and playgrounds, attractive for young families, and that the community is mixed, with some neighbours very friendly and others more private. Based on two reviews, the picture is of a calm area where you can build connections if you take the initiative. Around a third of households are single people, and a similar share are families with children, so the street mix is varied. For more on the area, see the Giesenveld neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. For schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Windwijzer and OBS de Tovercirkel are both a short walk, and there are plenty more options within a few minutes. The train station is about 3 km away, handy for trips into Heerlen or further afield. The municipality keeps the greenery maintained, which residents notice and appreciate. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Heerlen has more on what the town offers.
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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 Herlongstraat 7, Heerlen
Is €765 per month a fair rent for this home?
The rent is €765 per month for a terraced house of 72 m² with a plot of 1964 m². The energy label is A, which is efficient, so heating costs should be modest. Given the size and the generous plot, the rent appears in line with what similar homes in the area ask.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, the most efficient label on the scale. That means the home is officially registered as having low expected energy costs. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as recorded.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is 3.3 km away. That is a manageable distance if you commute by train, though you would need to factor in a short cycle or drive to get there. Bus stops are close by, with several buses per hour along different sides of the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe Giesenveld as quiet, green and safe, with playgrounds and schools within walking distance. One resident notes the community is mixed, with some neighbours very involved and others more private, and that social cohesion is not strong but can be built with initiative. Amenities like supermarkets and bus stops are close by.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this is social housing. The rent is €765 per month, which falls within the social housing threshold. That means there may be eligibility criteria based on income, and the allocation process is typically handled through the housing association or the platform listing the home.
What schools are near this home?
Two primary schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Windwijzer and OBS de Tovercirkel, are both about 579 m away, a short walk. Basisschool Windekind is just over a kilometre away, and there are secondary options like Vrijeschool Parkstad within a couple of kilometres. In total, 52 schools are within 5 km.
