A social rental apartment on Olympiastaete
This apartment on Olympiastaete 56 in Geleen-Noord is a social housing rental, listed at €978 per month. That is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €1,480, which makes it a keen price for the area. The home is one of the apartments in Sittard-Geleen, and with a floor area of 59 m² it is smaller than the typical rental in the neighbourhood, which averages 92 m².
Geleen-Noord: a mixed, quiet neighbourhood
Geleen-Noord is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages and household types, where 46% of homes are single-person households and a quarter of residents are 65 or older. Based on four reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.67. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood to live in. I feel safe and most people are friendly." Another notes: "Lots of amenities and plenty of green spaces." A third adds: "You have everything nearby: supermarkets, drugstores, GP, dentist." The neighbourhood is described as reasonably quiet, though one resident mentions that the greenery and pavements could do with renewal, and that the evening can feel less safe near the car park. For a fuller picture, see the Geleen-Noord neighbourhood.
Daily life around Olympiastaete
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away. A Jumbo is about a ten-minute walk. For schools, the School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs de Diamant is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Sterrenrijk is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.6 km away, and the GP practice is 0.7 km. This is all within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
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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 Olympiastaete 56, Geleen
Is €978 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking rent of €978 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €1,480 for rentals. The floor area of 59 m² is smaller than the average of 92 m², so the price per square metre works out lower than the neighbourhood norm. Given the social housing status, the rent is set at a level that is in line with its purpose.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance category. A C label is mid-range, meaning energy costs are likely to be moderate, but the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the insulation or heating system.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 256 metres, which is just around the corner. A Lidl is at 322 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 712 metres. For a larger choice, a Jumbo is at 892 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
The closest school is the School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs de Diamant at 458 metres. Basisschool Sterrenrijk is at 854 metres, and Basisschool de Driesprong is at 855 metres. There are also two OBS de Duizendpoot locations within about 1.3 km.
How is the neighbourhood for safety and quiet?
Residents generally feel safe and describe the area as reasonably quiet. One resident notes that most people are friendly, while another mentions feeling at ease. However, one review points out that the evening can feel less safe near the car park due to drug dealers, though this has not affected their living pleasure so far.
What is the distance to the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km from the apartment. That is a walk of about 20 minutes or a short cycle.
