A 1935 apartment with character in Buchten
Dorpstraat 57 sits in the heart of Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen where life moves at a gentle pace. This apartment, built in 1935, carries the charm of its era while offering a practical layout for modern living. The asking price of €279,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, which the data puts at €457,179. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €2,889, while this home comes in at €2,735 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth noting that the supply of apartments in Sittard-Geleen is part of a wider local market.
Inside the home
The apartment offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over the available floors. The living area is listed as 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². Both figures are given here as they come from different sources. The home has been on the market since 28 October 2026, and the energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The year of construction, 1935, is a fact of the building's history, and the layout provides a straightforward arrangement for daily life.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a place where neighbours look out for each other, according to residents who rate the neighbourhood highly. 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." Based on four reviews, the average score is 8.9 out of 10. The village has around 1,995 inhabitants, and about a third of households are single-person. The sense of community comes through strongly in the reviews, with one resident noting, "Neighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's. Our experience is that we're not leaving here!!!!" This is a place where people feel at home, and the the Buchten neighbourhood reflects that warmth.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is a couple of streets away. Supermarkets within reach include Jumbo and Aldi, both about a ten-minute walk, with SPAR express a bit further. For families, Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is convenient with bus stops at Buchten, Keerweg and Buchten, Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan, both served by lines 17 and 18, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. The wider area, the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, offers further amenities and connections.
WOZ and address data
This listing does not include a WOZ value, so no municipal valuation is stated here. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data. The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft and industrial noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1935 construction on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 64% of properties were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both medium for the current situation and for 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen.
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About Dorpstraat 57, Buchten
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Buchten?
The asking price of €279,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €457,179. The average price per square metre in the area is €2,889, while this home is listed at €2,735 per square metre, which is 5% lower. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, though the home is smaller than the average, with 102 m² compared with the neighbourhood average of 174 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 102 m², while the BAG registration records 124 m². Both figures are provided because they come from different sources. The home was built in 1935 and has an energy label of B, which is an efficient label.
Is there a WOZ value stated for this property?
No, the listing does not include a WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not stated in this listing. Without this figure, there is no comparison available between the asking price and the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Aircraft noise is 21 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1935 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, where 64% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding is medium, flood risk is medium for both the current situation and for 2050, heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at about 1.2 km and Aldi at about 1.2 km, both within a ten-minute walk. SPAR express is at about 1.8 km, and Albert Heijn is at about 2.3 km. There are seven supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
What schools are close by?
Basisschool het Avontuur is the nearest primary school, at about 486 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is at about 1 km, and Basisschool Swentibold is at about 1.6 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 5.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Buchten, Keerweg at about 252 metres and Buchten, Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan at about 359 metres, both served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, at about 4.3 km. This gives reasonable options for getting around without a car.
What do residents say about living in Buchten?
Residents rate the neighbourhood highly, with an average score of 8.9 out of 10 based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." Another notes: "Neighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's." The reviews highlight a strong sense of community and mutual support.
