Binnenstad, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis spacious 1901 townhouse on Papenstraat sits in the heart of Maastricht's historic Binnenstad. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the energy efficiency of this home is unknown. At 263 m², it is more than double the average size in the neighbourhood, and the asking price of €898,000 is 37% above the local average, reflecting the exceptional space. For context, terraced houses in Maastricht vary widely in size and price.
The Binnenstad is the historic core of Maastricht, with 2,330 residents and a very high density of addresses (4,813 per km²). It is a strongly urban area, dominated by single-person households (1,585) and a young population, over half are between 15 and 25. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (82.6% built before 1945), and only 14% are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Binnenstad is lively and central, with shops, restaurants and cultural venues on your doorstep.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Coop a couple of streets away, and Jumbo a five-minute walk. For primary education, Montessori Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad is also close by. The nearest secondary school, Montessori College, is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a 1.5 km walk, and the municipality Maastricht offers a rich cultural scene with museums, theatres and the Vrijthof square.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarsland and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Papenstraat 7, Maastricht
Data from Binnenstad
Data from Binnenstad
33 within 5 km
45 within 5 km
About Papenstraat 7, Maastricht
The asking price is 37% above the neighbourhood average of €653,806, but the home is also 133% larger than the average (263 m² vs 113 m²). Recent sales in the Binnenstad averaged €785,406, so the price reflects the exceptional size and central location. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the extra space and historic character.
The agent has not provided this information, so the home's energy efficiency is unknown. In the Binnenstad, about 26% of homes have label A or better, but this does not apply to this specific property.
The floor area is 263 m², which is 133% larger than the neighbourhood average of 113 m². The plot is 95 m². The home was built in 1901, so it has a historic character with high ceilings and period features typical of that era.
The Binnenstad is the historic centre of Maastricht, very densely built and lively. It has a young population (over half aged 15-25) and many single-person households. The area is packed with shops, restaurants and cultural venues. It is a strongly urban environment with a high crime rate (1,232 incidents), typical of a city centre.
The train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk. Maastricht station offers connections to other Dutch cities and to Belgium.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Montessori Basisschool (390 m), Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad (447 m), and Basisschool Sint Aloysius (457 m). The nearest secondary school is Montessori College (949 m).
The agent has not published an energy label for this home. You would need to request this information from the seller or agent if it is important to you.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad