A detached house with history in Swalmen
This detached house from 1908 sits on Rijksweg Noord in Swalmen, a village within the municipality of Roermond. The asking price of €265,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €413,714. The home is offered for sale via multiple channels, and the price per square metre works out at €2,431 based on the agent's floor area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,982. If you are looking at [detached houses in Roermond], this one stands out for its age and price.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family detached house with seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot measures 460 m² according to both sources. There is a side garden of 200 m² facing southwest, and the garage is built into the house. The property is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent notes there is no insulation. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home is situated on a busy road, according to the agent.
The Martin Giessen-Bosstraat neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Swalmen give their surroundings an average score of 8.54, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quietly situated in nature on a dead-end road. Good accessibility to the city and motorway and all amenities. All types of schools within very short cycling distance." Another resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood with lovely people". The district has around 2,675 inhabitants, and about 73% of the homes are owner-occupied. The reviews reflect a green, quiet setting, though one resident notes that as a newcomer you have to make an effort to feel at home. For more detail, have a look at [the Martin Giessen-Bosstraat neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Octopus, is just around the corner. For groceries, Jan Linders is a ten-minute walk away, and there are six supermarkets within five kilometres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Centrum Swalmen is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Brouns BV is the nearest pharmacy. Bus line 66 stops at Swalmen, Molenweg, just around the corner, and the train station Swalmen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Laurentius Ziekenhuis, is in Roermond. The municipality of Roermond offers these facilities within easy reach, as described in [the municipality of Roermond].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €392,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 32% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €250,000 to €392,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand, though this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Maat Makelaars and via Maat Makelaars on Funda, so through two channels in total.
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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 Rijksweg Noord 84, Swalmen
What does the asking price of €265,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €265,000, which is 36% below the average asking price of €413,714 in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €2,431 based on the agent's floor area, compared with the neighbourhood average of €2,982 per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is low relative to the local market.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot measures 460 m². There is a side garden of 200 m² facing southwest and a garage built into the house.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €392,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €265,000 is 32% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 57%, from €250,000 to €392,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The noise from railway traffic is 33 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jan Linders at 1,083 metres, and there are six supermarkets within five kilometres. The nearest primary school is Basisschool De Octopus at 282 metres, with Basisschool Lambertus at 1,544 metres. The nearest secondary school, BC Broekhin Roermond, is at 4,130 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 66 stops at Swalmen, Molenweg, which is 312 metres away. The train station Swalmen is 978 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are additional bus stops at Swalmen, Station Swalmen and Swalmen, Centrum, both on line 66. The nearest hospital, Laurentius Ziekenhuis, is in Roermond at 6,227 metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes there is no insulation in the home. The home was built in 1908, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Swalmen give an average score of 8.54, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the quiet, green setting and good accessibility to the city and motorway. Another describes it as a cosy neighbourhood with lovely people. A third resident notes that the greenery is well maintained but misses benches and picnic spots.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1908, which is before 1970, a factor that is noted in the risk data. No structural conclusions should be drawn from this indication alone.
How does this home compare with others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €265,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €413,714. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,982, while this home is listed at €2,431 per square metre. There are 14 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €795,000.
