Bovenste straat 68
Echt Centrum, Echt-Susteren
AreaA bright apartment in the heart of Echt
This ground-floor apartment sits on Bovenste straat 68 in Echt Centrum, a spot the agent describes as both wooded and central. The asking price of €339,000 is 23% below the average asking price of €438,950 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the local market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €2,729, while this home comes in at €2,825 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Echt-Susteren].
Inside the home
Built in 1997, this is a benedenwoning (a ground-floor apartment) spread over four floors, with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 220 m², and the volume is 320 m³. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and it comes with a patio/atrium garden facing southwest. Ownership is full ownership, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €52 per month. The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label.
Life in Echt Centrum
Echt Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with around 3,395 residents, and a large share of them are older, with 34% aged 65 or over. Residents across the municipality of Echt-Susteren give their living environment an average score of 7.79, based on five reviews. One resident notes the neighbourhood is "conveniently located near many amenities, close to the station and the city centre," while another says it is "quite quiet, unfortunately no supermarket." The housing stock here is mixed, with 58% single-family homes and 55% owner-occupied properties. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about [the Echt Centrum neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with the Aldi just around the corner and the Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Angela primary school is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both around 390 metres from the home. Bus stops at Echt, Centrum are just 51 metres away, served by lines 67 and 68, and the train station in Echt is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Echt-Susteren offers a range of services and facilities for residents.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 57 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Marc Merry Makelaardij and their listing on Funda.
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About Bovenste straat 68, Echt
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €339,000 is 23% below the average asking price of €438,950 in Echt Centrum. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €382,000, and prices range from €185,000 to €1,075,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 120 m², the price per m² is €2,825, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,729 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) spread over four floors, with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 220 m². The home has a volume of 320 m³ and includes a patio/atrium garden facing southwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, according to the agent. Only 18.2% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label or higher.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated for this property. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific property. The data also notes that 82% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, though this home was built in 1997.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 77 metres away, making it the closest option for daily groceries. The Aldi is 281 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is 490 metres from the home. There are seven supermarkets within five kilometres, including a Nettorama at 774 metres and a Lidl at 1,476 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Echt, Centrum, just 51 metres away, served by lines 67 and 68. The Echt, Zuiderpoort stop is 326 metres away with the same lines, and Echt, Station Echt is 932 metres away with lines 60, 61, 67 and 68. The train station in Echt is 957 metres from the home.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Kindcentrum Angela primary school is 202 metres away, and Basisschool de Violier is 645 metres away. Openbare Basisschool De Driepas is 943 metres away. For secondary education, Connect College - locatie VMBO is 1,117 metres from the home. There are 14 schools within five kilometres in total.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Echt Centrum has around 3,395 residents, with a notable share of older people, as 34% are aged 65 or over. Single-person households make up 49% of all households, and 23% are households with children. Residents across the municipality of Echt-Susteren rate their living environment 7.79 out of 10 on average, based on five reviews.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from other sources is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not assessments of this specific property.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €52 per month, according to the agent. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and common areas for the building. The home is offered in full ownership, meaning the owner holds full rights to the property.
