A spacious end-of-terrace home in Buchten
Buchten is a village where people look out for each other, and this end-of-terrace house on Dorpstraat sits right in the middle of it. Built in 1955, the home has an energy label C. With a last known asking price of €695,000, the price was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Sittard-Geleen were listed at various price pointed. This home has not been online since 30 October 2026.
The home itself
The agent listed the living area at 261 m², while the BAG registration records 185 m². Similarly, the plot was 880 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration said 751 m². The home has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It had been listed since 29 October 2026.
Life 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 adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." The village has around 2,000 inhabitants, with a mix of ages. The Buchten neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both about a ten-minute walk. Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance. Bus stops on the Keerweg and Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan, served by lines 17 and 18, are just around the corner. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. The municipality of Sittard-Geleen offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €402,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 73% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €269,000 to €402,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the age of many buildings in the area. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and flood risk is medium, both current and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen.
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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 Dorpstraat 72, Buchten
How did the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €695,000 was 106% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €336,729. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 261 m², was €2,663, which was 16% above the neighbourhood average of €2,290 per m². The price verdict was that it was on the high side.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home had seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed as 261 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 185 m². The plot was 880 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration said 751 m². The home was built in 1955 and has an energy label C.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was €402,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 73% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 49%, from €269,000 in 2020 to €402,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 7 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 21 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1955 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 66% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is currently medium, and is expected to remain medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Aldi, both about 1.2 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A SPAR express is about 1.8 km away, and an Albert Heijn is about 2.2 km away. In total, there are seven supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool het Avontuur is about 500 metres away, a five-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is about 1 km away, and Basisschool Swentibold is about 1.5 km away. There are 16 schools within 5 km, including several primary schools. The nearest secondary school is about 5.5 km away.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Buchten, Keerweg and Buchten, Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan, both about 300 metres away, served by bus lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. This gives options for both local and regional travel.
What do residents say about living in Buchten?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." Another mentions that neighbours look out for each other well, even if they don't visit each other often.
