A spacious apartment on Dorpstraat
This apartment on Dorpstraat 68 in Buchten sits in a village where residents give their neighbourhood an 8.9 out of 10. The home dates from 1932 and was offered for €445,000. According to the BAG registration the living area was 149 m², which worked out at €2,987 per m². The asking price was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €336,729. For context, there were at the time 70 homes for sale in Buchten, including [apartments in Sittard-Geleen]. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
What the listing tells us
The listing did not state the energy label, so that information was missing. The home itself is described as an apartment with a living area of 149 m² according to the BAG registration. No further details about the layout, bedrooms, bathrooms, or outdoor space were given in the listing. The year of construction is 1932, which is a fact about the building's age. The last known asking price of €445,000 was the only financial figure provided.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village where residents look out for each other. 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 26% are aged 65 or older. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, at 77%. This is [the Buchten neighbourhood] as residents describe it.
Amenities and getting around
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner,. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. Basisschool het Avontuur is a couple of streets away,. The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, with lines 17 and 18, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 5.5 km away. The hospital Zuyderland in Geleen is about 7 km away. These are the practical connections in [the municipality of Sittard-Geleen]. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm, at 49 dB Lden, while aircraft and industrial noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building year and clay soil, which is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is flood risk for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen on Pararius.
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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 68, Buchten
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Buchten?
The asking price of €445,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €336,729. That is 32% above the neighbourhood average. The average price per m² in Buchten was €2,290, while this home was listed at €2,987 per m² based on the BAG living area. These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 149 m². The listing did not provide a separate floor area, so the BAG figure was the only one available. This was the basis for the price per m² of €2,987. No other details about the layout, such as the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, were stated in the listing.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home is unknown. The year of construction is 1932, but no conclusions about insulation or energy efficiency can be drawn from that alone.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is based on the building year of 1932 and the clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from KCAF and other public sources.
What is the noise situation around Dorpstraat 68?
The road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 21 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself. The figures are from 2022 and 2024.
What are the flood risks for this home?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is also medium for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property inspection.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at 1,247 metres and Aldi at 1,253 metres, both about a ten-minute walk. SPAR express is at 1,809 metres, and Albert Heijn at 2,245 metres. There are seven supermarkets within 5 km. For daily groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are the most convenient options.
How far is the nearest school and GP?
Basisschool het Avontuur is the nearest primary school, at 497 metres, a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is at 164 metres, just around the corner. The nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Born BV in Born, at 1,241 metres. Secondary education is further away, at 5.5 km.
What public transport options are available near Dorpstraat 68?
The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, at 258 metres, with bus lines 17 and 18. Two other stops, Buchten, Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan and Buchten, Burg. Lebensstraat, are at 376 and 384 metres, also with lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, at 4,287 metres.
What do residents say about living in Buchten?
Residents give Buchten 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 mentions: "Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's." The reviews highlight mutual support and a quiet atmosphere.
