A pre-war terraced house with character
This 1915 terraced house on Schelsberg sits in the Beersdal neighbourhood of Heerlen. With 153 m² of living space and a 113 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a home of this era. The C energy label means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to budget for heating in winter. At €175,000, the asking price is 54% below the neighbourhood average of €380,938, a keen price point compared to other terraced houses in Heerlen.
Beersdal: a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood
Beersdal is a residential area with a mix of ages: about 30% of residents are 45,65, and 22% are 65 or older. Most homes are single-family (90%), and 70% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood feels calm and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the impression comes from the data: a settled community with a moderate urban feel (density 1,276 addresses per km²).
Daily life on Schelsberg
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi a five-minute walk further. Two primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Basisschool Frans Postma and Basisschool de Horizon. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality Heerlen offers further amenities like a restaurant and library within walking distance.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Wagemans Wonen and also appears on Huispedia, so it's available through several channels.
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About Schelsberg 39, Heerlen
Is €175,000 a fair price for this house?
The asking price of €175,000 is 54% below the average neighbourhood asking price of €380,938. Given that the average sold price in the area is €318,500 and the average price per m² is €2,091, this home at €1,144 per m² is priced keenly. However, the house dates from 1915, so factor in potential maintenance costs.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Beersdal is a quiet, residential area with mostly single-family homes and a high owner-occupancy rate (70%). The population is diverse in age, with a notable share of older residents. The area has a moderate urban density and a park within a couple of streets away, making it suitable for those who prefer a calm environment.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 327 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Aldi is 815 metres away, and Jumbo is 1.3 km. So daily groceries are easily within walking distance.
What schools are nearby?
There are two primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Basisschool Frans Postma (650 m) and Basisschool de Horizon (784 m). For secondary education, Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg is about 838 metres away. The area has a total of 61 schools within 5 km.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably well-insulated but not as efficient as modern homes. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
How is public transport in the area?
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle.
