Ophoven, Sittard-Geleen
This detached farmhouse on Steegstraat 47 sits in Ophoven, a neighbourhood in Sittard. Built in 1999, it offers a mix of rural charm and modern comfort. The asking price of €449,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €435,737, but it reflects the property's unique character. For context, there are currently 32 homes for sale in the area, and the average price per square metre is €3,437. If you're looking for detached houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out.
The agent describes this as a farmhouse with 6 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 2 floors, covering 84 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 74 m². The plot is 354 m². It comes with a carport, double glazing, and a central heating boiler. The volume is 535 m³. Note that the listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing.
Ophoven is a residential area with about 4,085 residents, and it feels like a quiet, established part of Sittard. Residents across the municipality of Sittard-Geleen give their living environment an average score of 7.24, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood to live in. I feel safe and most people are friendly. However, we do think the greenery is really in need of renewal, and the pavements and roads also give a somewhat outdated and neglected impression." Another mentions: "There are very few activities to do in my neighbourhood. By green I mean there isn't much nature." These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to Ophoven itself. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 74% single-family homes and 71% owner-occupied. For more on the Ophoven neighbourhood, you can explore further.
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and an Aldi a bit further. For schools, Jenaplanschool De Vlieger is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool aan de Meule is. The GP, Medisch Centrum Kleine Steeg, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Sittard Zuid, are both. For public transport, the bus stop Sittard, Geuweg is with lines 30, 32, and 33, and the train station Sittard is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Zuyderland in Geleen is about 1.5 km away. This is all within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so we cannot compare it to the asking price or show its development. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, but current and 2050 flood risk are low. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050.
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Smeets Vastgoed B.V. and other platforms.
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Details of this home
About Steegstraat 47, Sittard
The asking price is €449,000. This is higher than the average asking price of €435,737 for homes in the Ophoven neighbourhood, where the median is €431,880. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 84 m², is €5,345, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,437 per m².
According to the agent, this detached farmhouse has 6 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 2 floors. The living area is listed as 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 74 m². The plot is 354 m². There is also a carport for parking.
The agent has not published this information. As a result, you cannot assess the energy efficiency from the listing alone. Other details like double glazing and a central heating boiler are mentioned, but the label itself is missing.
Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the municipal valuation or show how the value has developed over the past five years. This information is simply not provided.
The address has road traffic noise of 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means the risk is considered low, but the soil condition is worth noting.
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the current flood risk from rivers or sea is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to the property.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 767 m, with another Albert Heijn at 781 m. An Aldi is at 1,157 m, and a Nettorama and Lidl are around 1.2 km away. These are within walking distance or a short drive, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
There are several primary schools nearby. Jenaplanschool De Vlieger is at 352 m, Openbare Basisschool aan de Meule at 444 m, and KC de Loft at 456 m. For secondary education, the nearest is at 0.8 km. This makes it easy for families with children.
The nearest bus stop is Sittard, Geuweg at 383 m, served by lines 30, 32, and 33. Another stop, Sittard, Europaboulevard/Sabic, is at 713 m with more lines. The train station Sittard is at 919 m, about a ten-minute walk, providing rail connections.
Ophoven has about 4,085 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The housing stock is 74% single-family homes, and 71% are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality rate their living environment 7.24 out of 10, but this is a municipal average, not specific to Ophoven. Some residents mention a need for more greenery and activities.
The listing does not state the energy label. This is the only missing field according to the data. The address and location details are complete, so the neighbourhood and amenity information is accurate. The agent has simply not published the energy label.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €435,737 | €431,880 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,437 | – |
| Rent price | €845 p/m | €845 p/m |
How residents experience their district
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre of Sittard offers plenty of amenities within walking distance of the apartment, but a bit of nature is also just a stone's throw away. The station is just around the corner, which means there is a bit more traffic around the house. This does not cause any further nuisance. It is a safe environment where most people take good care of a tidy neighbourhood. In short, a very nice place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €423,846 | €361,940 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,193 | – |
| Rent price | €972 p/m | €844 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €9 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
It's a nice neighbourhood to live in. I feel safe and most people are friendly. However, we do think the greenery is really in need of renewal, and the pavements and roads also give a somewhat outdated and neglected impression. The neighbourhood could do with a makeover and more colour. The playground in the Dassenkuil has just been newly laid out, but it's really only for a certain age group. The older children have nothing. Too bad!
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Auto-translated to English by AIThere are very few activities to do in my neighbourhood. By green I mean there isn't much nature.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of amenities and plenty of green spaces. Also around the area.
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here as a child, a bit further down from where I live now, and I know this neighbourhood like the back of my hand. I find it reasonably quiet, because it's a care flat where I've been living for 13 months now. I feel safe, as long as I don't have to go out in the evening. You have everything nearby: supermarkets, drugstores, GP, dentist. Only the pharmacy is a bit further away. I feel at ease and quite safe in the neighbourhood, and I'm glad I got this flat for medical reasons. In the evening it's less safe because of drug dealers who sometimes hang around the car park, but that hasn't disturbed my living pleasure so far. And because I lived a bit further down this street as a child, I feel at home in this neighbourhood, and it brings back fond memories when I walk or ride my mobility scooter through the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is little negative to say about Einighausen. People interact well and kindly with each other. You can reach Einighausen easily from 3 sides. It is clean, although I would suggest a few more rubbish bins for that last bit of cleanliness. It is a rural municipality, hence lots of greenery. Sufficient traffic measures have been taken to make it safe. I myself would create a few more resting spots (benches) around the village.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, quiet, only few bins, which means there is a lot of litter in some places, and few benches where you can sit to rest or enjoy nature.
Auto-translated to English by AIHere in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €422,487 | €341,341 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,135 | – |
| Rent price | €1,069 p/m | €1,016 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €11 p/m | – |
Steegstraat 47, Sittard
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