A terraced house with a keen price in Vaals
This terraced house on Seffenterstraat sits in Vaals, a town where the streets have a calm, village-like rhythm. Built in 1977, the home offers four floors of living space, and the asking price of €205,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. According to the agent, the living area is 90 m², while the BAG registration records 117 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's figure, comes to €2,278. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Vaals sits well above this home's price point.
Inside the home
The agent describes a four-room layout with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors. The property includes a garden of 540 m² facing southeast, and the total volume is 365 m³. Heating is provided by gas heaters and electric heating. The home has been listed since August 2026.
Life in Vaals
Vaals is a place where residents give their municipality an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident notes that the area is "rural with many different nationalities," while another says they "never had any problems." A third resident mentions that "most people are friendly but still very much to themselves," and points out that the bus runs four times per hour to Vaals and Aachen, with additional services to Maastricht and Heerlen. The municipality has around 7,400 inhabitants, and about 30% are aged 65 or older. For a sense of what the municipality of Vaals has to offer, the reviews give a mixed but generally positive picture.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Lidl is on your doorstep, with Aldi and Albert Heijn just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Kopertoren, and Apotheek Vaals are both a couple of streets away. Primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Robbedoes and Basisschool de kleine Wereld are a ten-minute walk. The bus station at Vaals, Busstation, is a couple of streets away and serves lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643, and 659. The nearest train station, Kerkrade Centrum, is about 10 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €243,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 16% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29%, from €188,000 to €243,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 27 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is classified as "other." For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, as is heat stress now, though by 2050 heat stress is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Laan 20 Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Seffenterstraat 49, Vaals
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €205,000 is 16% below the WOZ value of €243,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but that does not automatically indicate a bargain or an overpriced listing.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over four floors. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 117 m². The property also includes a garden of 540 m² facing southeast. The total volume is 365 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is F. This is a low label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home is heated by gas heaters and electric heating. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is classified as "other." This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 43 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 27 dB Lden, both for the reference year 2022. Both levels are below the noise standard. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl is about 268 metres away, Aldi about 378 metres, and Albert Heijn about 383 metres. These are the three nearest supermarkets, all within a short walk. There are also two PLUS supermarkets within 5 km, though they are further out.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Vaals, Busstation, about 424 metres away, serving lines 43, 59, 149, 322, 350, 643, and 659. Another stop, Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat, is about 483 metres away with lines 59, 322, and 350. The nearest train station is Kerkrade Centrum, about 10 km away.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 90 m², is €2,278. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,885. This means the price per square metre is about 21% lower than the neighbourhood average.
What do residents say about living in Vaals?
Residents of the municipality of Vaals give an average score of 7.66, based on four reviews. One resident says the area is "rural with many different nationalities," while another notes they "never had any problems." A third resident mentions that "most people are friendly but still very much to themselves." These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
