Boukoul, Roermond
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Elmpterbaan sits in the quiet village of Swalmen, surrounded by greenery. With 152 m² of living space on a 210 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a home built in 1927. The asking price of €290,000 is 28% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, making it a keen buy compared to other detached houses in Roermond.
Boukoul is a small, tight-knit neighbourhood with just over 1,000 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (83%) and nearly all are single-family houses (96%). The area is quiet and family-oriented, with a mix of ages, a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and a fifth are under 15. There are no resident reviews available, but the low crime figures (16 incidents in total) suggest a peaceful setting. This is the Boukoul neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, the nearest Lidl is a couple of streets away, and there's also an Aldi and an AH XL within a ten-minute walk. Primary school Sint Theresia is just around the corner, while secondary school BC Broekhin Roermond is a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Roermond, which offers further amenities in the town centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via A75 Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Elmpterbaan 5, Swalmen
Data from Boukoul
Data from Boukoul
11 within 5 km
24 within 5 km
About Elmpterbaan 5, Swalmen
The asking price of €290,000 is 28% below the average asking price in Boukoul (€403,250) and also below the minimum asking price of €350,000 in the neighbourhood. Given that the house is larger than average (152 m² vs 114 m²), the price per m² works out at about €1,908, which is significantly lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,692 per m². This makes it a keenly priced property.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the house is not energy-efficient and heating costs are likely to be high. The home was built in 1927, and in the neighbourhood, all homes have labels D or lower. You should expect to invest in insulation and heating upgrades to improve efficiency.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, which is about a 40-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Basisschool Sint Theresia is just 200 metres away, a two-minute walk. Basisschool Lambertus is 1.7 km away, and for secondary education, BC Broekhin Roermond is 2.5 km away. There are 24 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
Boukoul is family-friendly: 165 households have children, and the area is quiet with low crime. Most homes are single-family houses, and there is a primary school within walking distance. The mix of ages means it's not just families, there are also many older residents.
The nearest Lidl is 1.8 km away, about a 20-minute walk. Aldi and AH XL are around 2 km away, and there are 11 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily shopping is convenient by bike or car.
The plot is 210 m². The listing does not specify whether there is a garden, but the plot size suggests outdoor space. You would need to view the property to see the exact layout.
6 homes in the district Swalmen
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