A spacious apartment in Buchten
This apartment on Dorpstraat 12 sits in the heart of Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. Built in 2009, it offers a modern living environment with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The last known asking price of €389,000 was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for homes in Buchten was €336,729, and this apartment was priced 16% above that. If you are looking at apartments in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its size and condition. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment had 7 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The living area was listed as 141 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². Both figures are mentioned here as they come from different sources. The home was built in 2009, so it is relatively modern. The energy label was A, which meant it was an efficient label, so energy costs were likely to be on the lower side.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village where residents give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Here in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." The village has about 1,995 inhabitants, and 77% of the homes are owner-occupied. It feels like a place where people know each other and look after one another, as the reviews suggest. For more on the Buchten neighbourhood, you can see what else it has to offer.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is a couple of streets away. Supermarkets like Jumbo and Aldi are about a ten-minute walk, and there are several schools within reach, including Basisschool het Avontuur on your doorstep. Public transport is convenient: bus stops at Buchten, Keerweg and Buchten, Burg. Lebensstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4 km away. For a wider view of the area, the municipality of Sittard-Geleen offers more options.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €231,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 68% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 35%, from €171,000 in 2020 to €231,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, air, and industry are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which can be sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding and flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050, again as an area-level indication.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen.
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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 Dorpstraat 12, Buchten
How did the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €389,000 was 16% above the average asking price in Buchten, which was €336,729. The price per square metre was €2,759, based on the agent's listed living area of 141 m². This puts the home on the high side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment had 7 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The living area was listed as 141 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². Both figures are mentioned here as they come from different sources. The home was built in 2009 and has an energy label A.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was €231,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 68% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 35%, from €171,000 in 2020 to €231,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which can be sensitive to settlement. This is an indication based on public data for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding and flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is about 1.6 km away. Supermarkets like Jumbo and Aldi are about 1.6 km away, and there are several schools within reach, including Basisschool het Avontuur at about 500 m. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of Buchten give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. They mention that neighbours look out for each other and help when needed. The village has about 1,995 inhabitants, and 77% of homes are owner-occupied. It seems like a close-knit community, based on the reviews.
How is public transport in this area?
There are bus stops at Buchten, Keerweg and Buchten, Burg. Lebensstraat, both just around the corner, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.1 km away. This provides options for getting around without a car, though the train station is a bit further out.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 2009, which is relatively modern. No specific insulation features were mentioned in the listing, but the label itself indicated efficiency.
