Ophoven, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rijksweg Zuid sits in a quiet part of Ophoven, a residential neighbourhood just east of Sittard's centre. With 99 m² of living space, it's noticeably more compact than the average home in the area, the typical home here is 157 m². The energy label A means it's efficient to run, and the 2005 build year gives it modern construction standards. At €369,000, the price is in line with the market: the average sold price in the neighbourhood is €382,692, and the median asking price is €395,000. For context, apartments in Sittard-Geleen vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its size and label.
Ophoven is a family-oriented area with a mix of ages, about a quarter of residents are 45 to 65, and a fifth are 65 or older. It's a fairly urban setting (address density 1508 per km²), but with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a strong owner-occupied market (71% of homes are owner-occupied), and most homes are single-family houses (74%). There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data: a stable, established community with average household sizes of 2.0 people. You can read more about the neighbourhood Ophoven for further details.
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool aan de Meule, is a five-minute walk away, and there are two other primary schools within a ten-minute walk. For groceries, the closest Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk, and an Aldi is a bit further. The train station is a 15-minute walk, making commutes to Sittard centre or beyond straightforward. The municipality Sittard-Geleen offers a range of amenities, and the neighbourhood itself has a low crime rate (187 total offences in the area).
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including FYN Makelaardij, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius. The agent is FYN Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Rijksweg Zuid 122-10, Sittard
Data from Ophoven
Data from Ophoven
22 within 5 km
32 within 5 km
About Rijksweg Zuid 122-10, Sittard
The asking price of €369,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average sold price of €382,692 and the median asking price of €395,000. Given the 99 m² floor area (smaller than the average 157 m²) and the energy label A, the price per m² works out to about €3,727, which is above the neighbourhood average of €2,915 per m². So it's priced competitively for its size and efficiency.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and modern heating systems, keeping energy costs relatively low. In the neighbourhood, only 5.3% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to Sittard centre or further afield.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool aan de Meule (362 m), Jenaplanschool De Vlieger (435 m), and KC de Loft (466 m). For secondary education, DaCapo College is about 1 km away.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 791 m, about a ten-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 894 m, and an Aldi is at 1 km. For a wider choice, there are 22 supermarkets within 5 km.
Ophoven recorded 187 total offences in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of about 4,085 residents is relatively low. It's a quiet residential area with a mix of families and older residents.
At 99 m², this apartment is 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 157 m². This is typical for apartments compared to the single-family homes that dominate the area (74% of homes).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ophoven
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