Echt Centrum, Echt-Susteren
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Bovenste straat 20A sits in the heart of Echt, a home with real character from 1880. With 254 m² of floor space, it is far larger than most homes in the area. The asking price of €1,400,000 is 219% above the neighbourhood average of €438,950, so it is very much on the high side, reflecting its size and age. For context, apartments in Echt-Susteren typically sell for much less.
Echt Centrum is a lively urban area with around 3,400 residents. Many households are single people, and a quarter of residents are 65 or older. The housing stock is mixed: 58% are single-family homes, and 55% are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so we cannot share local opinions. The Echt Centrum neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,399 per km².
For daily shopping, you have a Jumbo just around the corner, an Aldi a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Kindcentrum Angela is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de Violier is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Connect College. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality of Echt-Susteren offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Maasstreek Makelaardij BV, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Bovenste straat 20A, Echt
Data from Echt Centrum
Data from Echt Centrum
7 within 5 km
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About Bovenste straat 20A, Echt
The asking price is 219% above the neighbourhood average of €438,950, which makes it very high compared to other homes in Echt Centrum. However, this apartment is also 46% larger than the average (254 m² vs 174 m²) and dates from 1880, which is unusually old for the area. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and historic character.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and heating costs are likely to be high. Given the building's age (1880), improvements such as insulation or double glazing may be needed to bring the label up. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 36% of homes rated D or lower.
The train station is 0.81 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting without needing a car.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Jumbo is 246 m away (just around the corner), Aldi is 396 m, and Albert Heijn is 482 m. For a larger selection, Nettorama is 588 m and Lidl is 1.5 km.
Yes, primary schools are very close. Kindcentrum Angela is just 126 m away, Basisschool de Violier is 657 m, and Openbare Basisschool De Driepas is 788 m. For secondary education, Connect College (VMBO and Havo/Atheneum/Gymnasium) is about 1 km away.
Echt Centrum is a moderately urban area with a mix of residents. About a third of households are single people, and a quarter are aged 65 or over. The housing stock is varied, with both apartments and single-family homes. The area has a moderate crime rate, with 241 total offences recorded.
At 254 m², this apartment is 46% larger than the neighbourhood average of 174 m². It is one of the largest homes currently for sale in Echt Centrum, which partly explains the high asking price.
The listing does not mention a VvE. Since this is an apartment, there may be a shared ownership structure, but you would need to check the property documents for details. The agent has not provided this information in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Echt Centrum