A calm start in Born
This apartment on Kapelweg 8A sits in Born, a town within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €469,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,581, while this home comes in at €2,404 per square metre based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at apartments in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
Built in 2000, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable. The home has been listed since 28 October 2026.
Life in Born
Born is a place where residents look out for each other, as one resident of the district puts it: "we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood" but notes the lack of a supermarket and a very small primary school, with the nearest secondary school 6.5 km away. Across the district, residents give an average score of 7.98 based on six reviews. The neighbourhood has about 2,425 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the Born neighbourhood, the sense of community comes through strongly in the reviews.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Aldi is just around the corner. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk Born is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Born BV is even closer. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Swentibold is a couple of streets further. For public transport, the bus stop Born, Overweg is just around the corner, served by lines 16, 17, 18 and 616. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.9 km away. This is all within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, where Born offers a practical setup.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though 76% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kapelweg 8A, Born
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Born?
The asking price of €250,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €469,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,581, while this home is listed at €2,404 per square metre based on the agent's listing. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, though the home is also smaller than the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². The home was built in 2000 and has an energy label B, which is an efficient label.
Is there a WOZ value available for this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and is not always included in the agent's details. Without it, a comparison between the asking price and the official valuation cannot be made.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 12 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 21 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the postcode area, not a specific assessment of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 91 metres away, and the Aldi is 127 metres away, so daily groceries are within easy walking distance. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including a SPAR express at 1.8 km and an Albert Heijn at 2.2 km.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is 267 metres away, and Basisschool Swentibold is 432 metres away. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4.5 km away, according to neighbourhood data.
How is the public transport connection from Born?
The nearest bus stop is Born, Overweg, just 158 metres away, served by lines 16, 17, 18 and 616. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.9 km away. A resident of the district notes that a bus runs every half hour to the station.
What do residents say about living in Born?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.98 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident highlights the strong sense of community: "we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood" but mentions the lack of a supermarket and a very small primary school.
