A grand terraced house in Mechelen
Mechelen is a village in the Limburg hills, where the streets are quiet and the landscape rolls out in every direction. This terraced house on Hoofdstraat 59 sits right in the middle of it, with the bus stop on your doorstep and the GP just around the corner. The asking price was €925,000, which was 89% above the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €488,167. For context, [terraced houses in Gulpen-Wittem] were listed at an average of €488,167. This home has not been online since 9 November 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1925, this house has 18 rooms and 3 bathrooms spread over several floors. The agent listed the living area at 345 m², while the BAG registration records 30 m². The plot was given as 3,363 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration stated 533 m². The energy label was D, which meant the home was not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs.
The Mechelen neighbourhood
Mechelen is a village of about 1,290 residents, where a third are 65 or older and a third of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem give their living environment an average score of 8.43, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Village living and beautiful nature. There is an excellent bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht (including the hospital)." Another notes: "The people are very much to themselves, difficult to make contact." A third mentions that pavements are no longer maintained as well as they were years ago. The village has a limited choice of shops, so for groceries you will likely take the car. [The Mechelen neighbourhood] is home to a mix of ages, with 31% of residents over 65.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine here is simple: the GP practice is just around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy is a ten-minute walk away in Gulpen. For groceries, the nearest PLUS is a couple of streets away, with an Aldi nearby. Primary school Basisschool Witheim is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Sophianum SGM is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 57 stops on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 7.7 km away. [The municipality of Gulpen-Wittem] covers the surrounding villages and countryside. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1925 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Dionne makelaars.
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About Hoofdstraat 59, Mechelen
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €925,000 was 89% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €488,167. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,247, while this home was listed at €2,681 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The living area of 345 m² is 53% larger than the neighbourhood average of 225 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home had 18 rooms and 3 bathrooms. The agent listed the living area at 345 m², while the BAG registration records 30 m². The plot was given as 3,363 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration stated 533 m². The home was built in 1925 and has an energy label D.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without it, no comparison with the asking price could be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1925 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood risks for this address?
Area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is medium, and the risk for 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a guarantee for this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Andriessen is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Gulpen BV is about 3.1 km away. The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 3.2 km, with an Aldi nearby. Primary school Basisschool Witheim is about 500 m away, and secondary school Sophianum SGM is about 2.9 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 57 stops at Mechelen, Hoofdstraat, which is on your doorstep. The same line also stops at Mechelen, Centrum and Mechelen, Overgeul, both within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 7.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem give their living environment an average score of 8.43, based on 14 reviews. One resident praises the bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht and the beautiful nature, while another notes that people are very much to themselves. A third mentions that pavements are no longer maintained as well as they used to be.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the number of bedrooms, the garden, or any insulation details. As a result, the description was based on the available information: the number of rooms, bathrooms, and the floor areas as given by the agent and the BAG registration. The energy label is D, and the year of construction is 1925.
