Hoogstraat 59
Slek, Echt-Susteren
AreaA farmhouse with space to breathe
Tucked away in the bosky edge of Slek, this detached farmhouse from 1895 sits on a plot that gives you room to spread out. The setting is described as both wooded and within a residential area, so you get a bit of countryside calm without being cut off. With 11 rooms spread over two floors, there is plenty of space to make your own. The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, this is one of the [detached houses in Echt-Susteren] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The agent lists a living area of 235 m², while the BAG registration records 264 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 4,510 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 2,210 m². The home has seven bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 912 m³. There is a garden around the house, including a front, side and rear garden of 4,320 m², with the rear garden facing north and accessible via the back. Two garages are attached: one built onto the house and one freestanding. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in Slek
Slek is a small place, home to around 945 people, and it feels that way. Residents across the municipality of Echt-Susteren give their living environment an average score of 7.79, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Neighbourhood is conveniently located near many amenities, close to the station and the city centre." Another notes: "I've only lived there for six months, but it's quite quiet, unfortunately no supermarket." The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the peace and a wish for a few more local conveniences. It is a quiet corner of [the municipality of Echt-Susteren], where most homes are owner-occupied and the population skews older.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest primary school, Basisschool Patricius, is just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a short drive. For daily groceries, the nearest Lidl and Albert Heijn are both about a ten-minute walk away, with a Jumbo and Aldi a bit further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk 't Thaal and Alphega Apotheek Smits are both within a couple of kilometres. Bus stops on the Brugweg/Houtstraat and Wiejerdstraat in Peij are a ten-minute walk, served by line 60, and the Bosstraat stop also has line 61. Echt train station is about two kilometres away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €498,000, and the asking price is 15% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €356,000 to €498,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sandy. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050, are low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Marc Merry Makelaardij and Funda.
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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 Hoogstraat 59, Echt
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €498,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €356,000 to €498,000.
What is the layout of this farmhouse?
The agent lists 11 rooms, including seven bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is given as 235 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 264 m². The volume is 912 m³. There is a garden around the house, with the rear garden of 4,320 m² facing north and accessible via the back.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1895. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No conclusions about the actual foundation of this house can be drawn from this data.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The nearest Lidl and Albert Heijn are both about 1.9 km away, with a Jumbo and Aldi within 2.9 km. Basisschool Patricius is the closest primary school at about 1.6 km, and there are several other schools within a short drive. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk 't Thaal is 2.2 km away, and Alphega Apotheek Smits is 1.8 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are in Peij, about 1.6 to 1.8 km away, served by line 60 and, at the Bosstraat stop, also line 61. Echt train station is about 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Echt-Susteren give their living environment an average score of 7.79, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Neighbourhood is conveniently located near many amenities, close to the station and the city centre." Another notes: "I've only lived there for six months, but it's quite quiet, unfortunately no supermarket." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Slek neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 40%, from €356,000 to €498,000. The value increased each year except for a dip in 2023, when it went from €445,000 to €414,000, before rising again to €448,000 in 2024 and €498,000 in 2025.
Is there a garage and where is the garden?
Yes, there are two garages: one built onto the house and one freestanding. The garden surrounds the home, with a front, side and rear garden. The rear garden measures 4,320 m² and faces north, accessible via the back. The agent lists the total plot as 4,510 m², while the BAG registration states 2,210 m².
What is the noise situation at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
