A spacious apartment in the heart of Geleen
This apartment sits right in the centre of Geleen, a town that feels lively yet relaxed. With the bus station just around the corner and shops within easy reach, daily life here is convenient. The asking price is €410,000. For context, apartments in Sittard-Geleen typically sell at a range of prices, and this one stands out for its size.
The home itself
Built in 1948, this home spans three floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 217 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². The property includes a patio/atrium garden facing southwest, a detached brick garage, and a roof terrace. It comes with a central heating boiler and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Geleen-Centrum: a mixed picture
Residents of the district of Geleen give their area an average score of 6.73 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood to live in. I feel safe and most people are friendly. However, we do think the greenery is really in need of renewal, and the pavements and roads also give a somewhat outdated and neglected impression." Another notes: "There are very few activities to do in my neighbourhood. By green I mean there isn't much nature." A third resident, however, describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood" with "lots of amenities and plenty of green spaces." The neighbourhood has about 4,290 inhabitants, and a quarter are aged 65 or older. For more details, see the Geleen-Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Jumbo a ten-minute walk. Basisschool Sterrenrijk is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy, Huisartsenpraktijk Oud Geleen and Apotheek Oud Geleen, are both just around the corner. The bus station at Geleen is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 4, 30, 32, 33, 53 and 54. The train station Geleen-Lutterade is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Zuyderland is about 1.9 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €210,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 95% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €172,000 to €210,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is above the norm at 63 dB Lden, and industrial noise is also above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1948 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
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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 Rijksweg Centrum 53, Geleen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €410,000. The average asking price for homes in Geleen-Centrum is €344,488, and the median is €329,000. Prices in the neighbourhood range from €202,000 to €699,000. This home is larger than many, with a living area of 217 m² according to the agent.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The home spans three floors and includes five rooms, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 217 m², while the BAG registration records 100 m². There is a patio/atrium garden facing southwest, a detached brick garage, and a roof terrace. The property is offered as full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €210,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 95% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value increased by 22%, from €172,000 in 2020 to €210,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 254 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 290 metres and Lidl at 372 metres. Jumbo is 808 metres away. For schools, Basisschool Sterrenrijk is 469 metres away, and Basisschool De Kluis is 769 metres away. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both at 376 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus station at Geleen is 184 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 30, 32, 33, 53 and 54. Other stops include Geleen, Kummenaedestraat at 414 metres and Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan at 416 metres. The nearest train station is Geleen-Lutterade at 827 metres.
What do residents say about living in Geleen-Centrum?
Residents of the district of Geleen give an average score of 6.73 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is nice and safe, but notes that greenery and pavements need renewal. Another mentions few activities and limited nature. A third describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with many amenities and green spaces.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The home was built in 1948, and the label reflects its energy performance, but no specific insulation details are stated in the listing.
