A quiet spot in Margraten
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area of Margraten, this terraced house from 1962 offers a calm setting in the heart of the village. The home is listed for €415,000. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other terraced houses in Eijsden-Margraten.
The home itself
This five-room house spans three floors and includes three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 118 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 129 m²; the plot is 295 m² in both sources. Outside, there is a front garden and a rear garden of 145 m² facing northwest, plus an attached brick garage and a French balcony. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in Margraten
Margraten is a village where residents know each other, and the reviews reflect that. Across the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, residents give an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on two reviews. One resident describes it as a "mooie veilige groene buurt" with a pleasant atmosphere among villagers, though they note that shops are not easily reachable and public transport is minimal. Another resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" where secrets don't exist. The village has around 3,500 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. For more context, you can read about the Margraten neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice at Medisch Centrum Margraten is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the PLUS supermarket is a five-minute walk, and there are other options within a few kilometres. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Maurice Rose, is a five-minute walk. Bus stops on Hendrik van Gelderstraat and at the Gemeentehuis are within a couple of streets, served by lines 51 and 791. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 5 km away. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €421,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €277,000 to €421,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from air traffic 37 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil is sandy. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, as is heat stress now, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rob Prevoo Makelaardij and Rob Prevoo Makelaardij on Funda.
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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.
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About van Plettenbergstraat 5, Margraten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €415,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €421,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 24% below the average asking price of €543,385 for homes in the neighbourhood, according to the agent's listing.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 118 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 129 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 145 m² facing northwest, an attached brick garage, and a French balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, which can help with energy efficiency. The home was built in 1962.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from public sources. The soil type is sandy, and the home was built before 1970, in 1962. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No specific foundation issues are stated for this property.
What are the nearest amenities?
The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice at Medisch Centrum Margraten is a couple of streets away. The PLUS supermarket is a five-minute walk, and the nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Maurice Rose, is also a five-minute walk. Bus stops on Hendrik van Gelderstraat and at the Gemeentehuis are within a couple of streets, served by lines 51 and 791.
How do residents rate living in Margraten?
Across the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, residents give an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on two reviews. One resident mentions a beautiful, safe, green neighbourhood with a pleasant atmosphere, though shops are not easily reachable and public transport is minimal. Another resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where secrets don't exist.
What is the public transport like?
The nearest bus stops are on Hendrik van Gelderstraat, at the Gemeentehuis, and on Eijkerweg, all within a few hundred metres. Bus lines 51 and 791 serve these stops. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 5 km away. One resident notes that public transport is minimal in the area.
What is the neighbourhood's housing market like?
In the neighbourhood, there are 13 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €543,385 and a median of €500,000. The average price per m² is €3,255, and the average living area is 176 m². This home's asking price of €415,000 is 24% below the neighbourhood average, and its living area of 118 m² is 33% smaller than the average.
