Brusselsepoort, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Orleansstraat sits in a quiet corner of Brusselsepoort, with a generous 199 m² of living space spread over three floors. The 1926 facade hides a surprisingly roomy interior, and the 120 m² plot gives you a private garden. At €579,000, the asking price is 70% above the neighbourhood average, which reflects the size and character of this home, it's on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Maastricht.
Brusselsepoort is a lively, urban area just west of Maastricht's centre. With over 5,600 residents and a high address density, it feels bustling yet residential. Many residents live alone (around half of households), and the area has a young vibe thanks to a large student population. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood scores well on daily amenities. The mix of pre-war and post-war housing gives the streets a varied, established feel. For more context, see the Brusselsepoort neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is a five-minute walk to Jumbo on Brusselseweg, or you can head to AH XL for a bigger shop. For daily groceries, Aldi and SPAR express are also just around the corner. Families will appreciate Basisschool St Oda, a primary school a couple of streets away, and Bonnefanten College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice, a park, and several restaurants within walking distance. All this falls under the municipality of Maastricht, which keeps the streets well-maintained.
At present, the home is listed through two channels: Visschedijk Makelaardij and Visschedijk Makelaardij B.V.. The energy label is E, which means heating costs will be higher than in a more efficient home, something to factor in.
Details of this home
Orleansstraat 6, Maastricht
Data from Brusselsepoort
Data from Brusselsepoort
31 within 5 km
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About Orleansstraat 6, Maastricht
The asking price is 70% above the neighbourhood average of €339,783, but this home is also 84% larger than the average (199 m² vs 108 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €2,910, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,578 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in Brusselsepoort.
The energy label is E. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better label: only 29% are rated D or lower. An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills. It may be worth budgeting for improvements like insulation or double glazing to bring the label up.
The plot measures 120 m², which includes the house's footprint. The garden is not described in detail in the listing, but a plot of this size typically leaves room for a private outdoor space. You would need to view the property to see the exact layout and size of the garden.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. The neighbourhood's high address density suggests good bus connections.
With 199 m² of living space over three floors, there is plenty of room for multiple bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to check the floor plan or visit to see the room configuration.
Brusselsepoort has a mix of residents, but only about 415 households have children, which is a small share. The area has a large student population (over 2,000 residents aged 15-25). There are good schools nearby, including a primary school 400 m away and secondary schools within 800 m. It's a lively area, but not particularly family-dominated.
In the past year, sold homes in Brusselsepoort took an average of 53 days to sell. That's a reasonable pace, not extremely fast, but not slow either. The current home has been listed at a price above the average, so it may take a bit longer to find a buyer.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is just 300 m away, so it's a five-minute walk. There are also several restaurants and a library within walking distance, making the area pleasant for daily life.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Brusselsepoort
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