Hondsbroek, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis 124 m² apartment on Forum 44 sits in a quiet part of Born, a town that feels more like a village. Built in 2001 and with an A energy label, it is efficient and modern. The asking price of €450,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €443,917, but the size and quality justify it. For context, apartments in Sittard-Geleen vary widely.
Hondsbroek is a residential area with mostly families and a mix of ages. The streets are quiet, and there is a strong sense of community. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a high proportion of households with children and a low crime rate. The neighbourhood Hondsbroek is a pleasant place to live.
For your daily shopping, Aldi and Jumbo are just around the corner, both within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including Openbare Basisschool de Wissel a couple of streets away. The municipality Sittard-Geleen offers good amenities, with a park and a restaurant within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Wagemans Wonen.
Details of this home
Forum 44, Born
Data from Hondsbroek
Data from Hondsbroek
10 within 5 km
19 within 5 km
About Forum 44, Born
The asking price of €450,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €443,917 and the median of €422,500. However, this apartment is larger than average (124 m² vs 150 m² average for sold homes) and has an A energy label, which adds value. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €438,455, so the price is in line with the market for a well-maintained, efficient home.
This apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 41.7% of homes have label A and 16.7% have A+ or better, so this home is among the more efficient ones.
The nearest train station is 5.6 km away, so you would need a car or bus to reach it. The station is not within walking or cycling distance for most people.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is 367 m away, Basisschool het Avontuur is 774 m, and Basisschool Swentibold is 933 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.5 km away, so a longer commute is needed.
Currently, there are 12 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, including this one. The market is not very tight, with 22 homes sold in the recent period. The average time on the market for sold homes was 86 days, which is moderate.
Hondsbroek has a low crime rate, with only 44 total crimes reported. It is a quiet, family-oriented area with a mix of ages. The streets are safe and well-maintained.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hondsbroek