Op de Nobel, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis substantial 1929 townhouse on Laan van Hövell tot Westerflier 29 sits in the heart of Heerlen. With 272 m² of living space and a 264 m² plot, it's a rare find, the largest home currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €575,000 is 52% above the local average, reflecting its size and character. For context, it's the most expensive of the eight terraced houses in Heerlen now on the market.
The neighbourhood Op de Nobel is a small, tight-knit community of about 1,125 residents. One resident gives it a perfect 10, calling it a 'very nice neighbourhood'. The area is predominantly pre-war (85% of homes built before 1945) and has a mix of singles and families. With an urban density score of 1 (very strong), it's lively but not overwhelming. Average household size is 1.7, and incomes are in line with the city centre.
For groceries, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a ten-minute walk away. Primary school Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Bernardinuscollege are within a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.3 km away, a fifteen-minute stroll. The municipality Heerlen offers parks, restaurants and a library all within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Damen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Laan van Hövell tot Westerflier 29, Heerlen
Excellent · 1 resident
Very nice neighbourhood
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About Laan van Hövell tot Westerflier 29, Heerlen
The asking price is 52% above the neighbourhood average of €377,375, and it's the most expensive of the eight homes currently for sale in Op de Nobel. However, with 272 m² of living space, 64% more than the local average of 166 m², the price per square metre (€2,114) is actually below the neighbourhood average of €2,308. So you're paying for size, not a premium per m².
Op de Nobel is a small, central neighbourhood in Heerlen with a very high urban density. It's mostly pre-war housing, and residents give it top marks, one calls it a 'very nice neighbourhood'. The population is a mix of singles and families, with many one-person households. It's a quiet area despite being close to the city centre.
The home has an energy label C, which is average for the neighbourhood, 36% of homes in Op de Nobel have label C, while 45% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It's not the most efficient, but not the worst either.
Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is a five-minute walk away (378 m). For secondary education, the Bernardinuscollege (VWO and HAVO) is just around the corner (291 m and 327 m), and the Grotiuscollege is about a ten-minute walk (521 m). There's also a Vrijeschool Parkstad within walking distance.
Heerlen train station is 1.3 km from the home, about a fifteen-minute walk. It's a manageable distance for commuting, though you might prefer a bike or bus for a quicker trip.
Jan Linders is just 214 m away, a two-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 817 m (a ten-minute walk), and PLUS is 862 m away. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Currently, there are eight homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €575,000. This home is the most expensive. In the past, homes sold in an average of 63 days, suggesting a steady market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Op de Nobel