A quiet spot in Buchten
Dorpstraat 62 is an end-of-terrace house from 1969, tucked into the village of Buchten in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The asking price is €300,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €457,179, and the average asking price per square metre is €2,889. The home is listed at €2,857 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one has a notable price position relative to the local figures.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 144 m². Similarly, the plot is 485 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 630 m². The energy label is D, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs. The house was built in 1969, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village where residents give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Here in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." The village has about 1,995 inhabitants, and 26% are aged 65 or older. It feels like a place where people know each other and lend a hand when needed. For more on the Buchten neighbourhood, the reviews paint a picture of a close-knit community.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both about a ten-minute walk, while SPAR express is a couple of streets further. Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Buchten, Keerweg and Buchten, Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan are just around the corner, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. The hospital Zuyderland in Geleen is further out,. This is a village where daily errands are within easy reach, and the municipality of Sittard-Geleen offers more options nearby.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €365,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 18% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €249,000 to €365,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the fact that 66% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and other noise sources (rail, air, industry) are also below their norms. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the 2050 projection. Heat stress is currently low, but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen on Pararius.
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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 Dorpstraat 62, Buchten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 18% below the WOZ value of €365,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one. The price is also 34% below the average asking price of €457,179 for homes in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 144 m². The plot is 485 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 630 m². The house was built in 1969 and has an energy label D.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €365,000 as of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €249,000 to €365,000. The asking price is 18% below the current WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1969 on clay soil, and 66% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No conclusions about the actual foundation condition can be drawn from this.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, about 145 metres away. The pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is about 1.3 km away. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both about 1.3 km away, and SPAR express is about 1.8 km. Basisschool het Avontuur is about 500 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is about 1.1 km.
What is public transport like in Buchten?
Bus stops at Buchten, Keerweg and Buchten, Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan are within about 400 metres, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. These are the facts about the stops and lines; no travel times or destinations are stated.
What do residents say about living in Buchten?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Here in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another says: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD."
How does the floor area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 105 m², which is 40% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 174 m². The BAG registration records 144 m², which is closer to the average. The price per square metre is €2,857 based on the agent's floor area, compared with the neighbourhood average of €2,889 per square metre.
