Paardestraat 5B
Sittard-Centrum, Sittard-Geleen
AreaA historic apartment in the heart of Sittard
This rental apartment on Paardestraat sits in the oldest part of Sittard, where the streets have a distinctly historic feel. The building dates from 1677, making it part of the town's long architectural story. With 76 m² of living space, the home is compact but workable. The rent of €1,050 is above the neighbourhood average of €998, though the floor area is 36% smaller than the local average of 119 m², so the price per square metre is on the high side. For context, apartments in Sittard-Geleen typically range from €495 to €1,500 per month.
Life in Sittard-Centrum
The centre of Sittard is a compact, walkable area where most daily needs are within easy reach. One resident describes it as a safe environment where most people take good care of a tidy neighbourhood, adding that the station is just around the corner, which brings a bit more traffic but no real nuisance. The same review notes that while the centre offers plenty of amenities within walking distance, a bit of nature is also just a stone's throw away. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.72 out of 10. The area has a high proportion of single-person households at 66%, and a quarter of residents are 65 or older, giving the streets a calm, settled character. The Sittard-Centrum neighbourhood is home to around 3,690 people.
Daily life on the street
For everyday shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with PLUS, another Albert Heijn and Lidl all within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Sittard, is a five-minute walk away, and Jenaplanschool De Vlieger is a couple of streets further. The train station is a ten-minute walk from the front door, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Sittard-Geleen covers a wider area with plenty of options for both shopping and schooling.
Listing details
At the time of writing, this home is listed through Ovida makelaars Sittard and one other channel.
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About Paardestraat 5B, Sittard
Is €1,050 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,050 sits above the neighbourhood average of €998 and the median of €950. Available rentals in Sittard-Centrum range from €495 to €1,500. The apartment's 76 m² is smaller than the local average of 119 m², so the price per square metre works out higher than much of what is currently on the market.
How old is this building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1677, which makes it one of the older structures in Sittard. The listing does not state the condition of the property, so the build year alone does not tell you what state the interior or installations are in. The energy label is B, which is a relatively efficient rating.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Sittard-Centrum scores 6.72 out of 10 based on two reviews. One resident calls it a safe environment where most people take good care of a tidy neighbourhood. The same review notes the station is just around the corner, bringing a bit more traffic but no real nuisance, and that nature is a stone's throw away despite the central location.
How close are the daily amenities?
Albert Heijn is 315 metres away, just around the corner, with PLUS, another Albert Heijn and Lidl all within roughly a kilometre. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Sittard, is 455 metres away. The train station is 900 metres from the apartment, about a ten-minute walk.
What does the energy label B mean for this home?
Energy label B is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. It indicates the home is relatively efficient compared to the lowest labels, though the label itself does not specify which measures are in place. Expect moderate energy costs for an apartment of this size.
How does this apartment compare to other rentals in the area?
The asking rent of €1,050 is above the neighbourhood average of €998. The floor area of 76 m² is 36% smaller than the local average of 119 m². With 17 rentals currently available in Sittard-Centrum, the market offers a range of options from €495 to €1,500 per month.
