Born, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Kapelweg sits in a quiet part of Born, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. With 247 m² of living space on a 1000 m² plot, it is a substantial home. The asking price of €698,000 is 76% above the neighbourhood average of €396,438, which is understandable given the size, the floor area is 53% larger than the typical home in Born. For context, detached houses in Sittard-Geleen are a small segment of the market here.
Born is a village with around 2,450 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied (65%) and the majority are single-family houses (81%). The population is mixed: a third are 65 or older, while a quarter are under 45. It is a fairly quiet area, the address density is low (756 addresses per km²), so you are not in a bustling city. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures suggest a settled, family-oriented community. The neighbourhood Born has a calm, residential feel.
For daily groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both just around the corner, within a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool de Wissel and Basisschool Swentibold. A restaurant and a library are also on your doorstep, and a park or public garden is a five-minute walk away. The municipality Sittard-Geleen covers a wider area with more amenities, but in Born itself you have the essentials covered.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Vivre Adviesgroep and Pararius. The agent has provided full details on the property, so the information above is based on the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Kapelweg 48, Born
Data from Born
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About Kapelweg 48, Born
The asking price is 76% above the neighbourhood average of €396,438, but this home is also 53% larger than the typical property in Born (247 m² vs 161 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €2,826, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,524 per m². Given the size and the fact that it is a detached house, a rare type in this area, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space.
The home has energy label D. That is a common label for houses built around 1951, in Born, 47% of homes have label D or lower. Label D means the property is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. It is worth checking the specific insulation and heating system when you view the property.
The plot measures 1,000 m². The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but with a plot of that size, there is certainly outdoor space.
In the most recent data, Born recorded 102 total crimes. That is a moderate number for a village of 2,450 residents. The area is generally considered quiet and residential, with a low address density (756 per km²), so it is not a high-crime urban environment.
The nearest train station is 5.7 km away. That is about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute cycle. Born is not directly connected by rail, so you would need a car or bike to reach the station.
Yes, there are two primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool de Wissel (334 m) and Basisschool Swentibold (670 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.5 km away, so older children would need to travel further.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Born
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