A keenly priced end-of-terrace house in Born
This end-of-terrace house on Heer Gosewijnstraat 18 sits in Born, a village within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. Built in 1959, it is a home with character, and the asking price of €225,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is keen, which means it is priced below the average asking price in this area. For context, the asking price is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €401,143, and it is the cheapest of the 14 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out on price.
The home itself
According to the agent, this home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 149 m². The plot is 276 m² according to both the BAG and the agent. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home was built in 1959, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life in Born
Born is a village where residents of the district give an average score of 7.98, based on six 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 resident notes: "Quiet neighbourhood. There is no supermarket and only a very small primary school. The nearest secondary school is 6.5 km away. A bus runs every half hour to the station." The reviews reflect a mix of opinions, with scores ranging from 5.5 to 9.29. The neighbourhood has about 2,425 residents, and a third of them are 65 or older. For more on the Born neighbourhood, the data paints a picture of a quiet, older community.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, Aldi is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Basisschool Swentibold is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Born, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Born BV, both within a short walk. For public transport, the bus stop Born, Parkweg is on your doorstep, with lines 16, 17, 18, and 616. The nearest train station is Sittard, about 4.4 km away. This is all within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, where Born is one of the villages.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €271,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €198,000 to €271,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple 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 Heer Gosewijnstraat 18, Born
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 17% below the WOZ value of €271,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but that does not automatically make it a bargain. The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 149 m². The plot is 276 m². The home was built in 1959 and has an energy label G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself. The home was built in 1959, and the label reflects its energy performance, not its structural state.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, and 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is public risk data from sources like KCAF, and it does not mean there is a confirmed problem with this home.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi is about 466 metres away, and Jumbo is about 510 metres away, so both are within a short walk. There is also a SPAR express at 1.8 km, an Albert Heijn at 2.6 km, and a PLUS at 3.4 km. For daily groceries, the nearest options are convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Swentibold is about 276 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is about 615 metres away. Both are primary schools. The nearest secondary school is about 4.5 km away, according to neighbourhood data. A resident of the district noted that the nearest secondary school is 6.5 km away, which may be a different school.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Born, Parkweg, about 140 metres away, with bus lines 16, 17, 18, and 616. There are additional stops at Born, Overweg and Born, Mgr. Buckxstraat. The nearest train station is Sittard, about 4.4 km away. A resident of the district mentioned that a bus runs every half hour to the station.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.98, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood. There is no supermarket and only a very small primary school." Another says: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours." The reviews reflect a quiet, supportive community, though some note limited local amenities.
How does the price per square metre compare?
The price per square metre is €2,250, based on the agent's listed living area of 100 m². This is 11% below the neighbourhood average price per square metre of €2,526. The asking price is also 44% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €401,143, making it the cheapest of the 14 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
