A detached house with a story
This detached house on Dorpstraat 37 sits in the heart of Buchten, a village where neighbours look out for each other and life moves at a friendly pace. The asking price of €185,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €457,179, a difference of 60 percent. That makes it one of the more affordable options among detached houses in Sittard-Geleen, though the listing does not state the exact living area or plot size.
The home itself
Built in 1988, this detached house has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The BAG registration records a living area of 266 square metres, while the agent lists 145 square metres; the plot is 470 square metres according to the BAG and 123 square metres per the agent. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village of about 2,000 residents, where a quarter are over 65 and a third of households are single-person. 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 adds: "Neighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's." The sense of community comes through strongly, even if people don't visit each other's homes for coffee. For a closer look at the area, see the Buchten neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice is on your doorstep, and the nearest pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Jumbo and Aldi are both about a ten-minute walk, and Basisschool het Avontuur is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Keerweg and Burg. Lebensstraat, served by lines 17 and 18, are within a five-minute walk, and the nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.2 kilometres away. The hospital in Geleen is a longer trip, but the essentials are close by in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The address-level risk data from Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF gives an area-level indication: the foundation risk is medium, with clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and 64 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, below the norm, and other noise sources are also within limits. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, rising to medium by 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 Dorpstraat 37, Buchten
What is the asking price for this detached house in Buchten?
The asking price is €185,000. That is 60 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €457,179, which makes it a keen price compared with other homes currently for sale in Buchten. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €1,276.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The exact layout is not described in the listing, so it is not stated which rooms are on which floor or how the space is arranged.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The house was built in 1988, and no insulation details are given.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not included in the agent's information. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made here.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 64 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, remaining medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Aldi, both about 1.4 kilometres away, with a SPAR express at 1.9 kilometres. For schools, Basisschool het Avontuur is 513 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is 1.2 kilometres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten, just 44 metres from the door.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops on the Keerweg and Burg. Lebensstraat are within 500 metres, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.2 kilometres away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
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 "beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's." The reviews highlight a strong sense of mutual support.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the living area, plot size, or any details about the garden, garage, or insulation. As a result, the exact size of the home is not known from the agent's information. The BAG registration gives a living area of 266 square metres, but the agent lists 145 square metres.
