Homes for sale in Buitengebied Lange Heide-’t Rooth, Peel en Maas

House prices and market figures for Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth, Peel en Maas

The owner-occupied market in Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth is pronounced: 85% of the 171 homes are owner-occupied, only 15% are rented out. This makes this a neighbourhood of owner-occupiers, which is reflected in the well-maintained appearance of the plots. The average WOZ value is €465,000, which is significantly higher than the district average of Maasbree (€363,000) and the municipal average of Peel en Maas (€356,000). This higher WOZ value reflects the spacious, often detached homes on larger plots that characterise the rural area.

Based on transactions from the past year, 2 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €270,000 and a range of €205,000 to €335,000. The average living area in these sales was 78 m², which works out to approximately €3,460 per m². Keep in mind that the number of transactions is limited, so individual sales can strongly influence the averages. For current listings and the most recent asking prices, see the property overview at the top of this page.

Living in Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth, Peel en Maas

Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth is not an ordinary residential neighbourhood. It is a ribbon of scattered buildings in the open Limburg landscape between Maasbree and the Peel region, where homes stand on spacious plots and neighbours sometimes literally begin beyond the horizon. The name says it all: this is a rural area, with an emphasis on the outdoors. Long heathland strips, agricultural plots and forest edges define the picture. Anyone looking for a home here consciously chooses peace, space and privacy over urban convenience.

The housing stock largely consists of detached homes and farmhouses, often built between the 1960s and 1980s, but also with newer buildings on former agricultural land. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth is virtually impossible; the supply is almost entirely focused on ground-based homes. The plots are generally spacious, with garden, shed or outbuildings, which explains the higher WOZ values despite the relatively low transaction prices of the past year.

Facilities are scarce in the neighbourhood itself, which is typical for this type of rural area. For daily groceries, schools and sports clubs, you rely on Maasbree-centrum, a few kilometres away. There you will find a supermarket, primary schools and sports facilities. If you want more urban amenities, Venlo is accessible via the N271 and A73, about a 20-minute drive. Public transport is limited; a car is not a luxury here but a necessity. Bus services run along the main roads, but frequency is low.

Residents most appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood homepage of Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth you can read what residents specifically write about living in this area. A recurring comment is: "You really have room to breathe here, no traffic at your doorstep, and in the evenings it's dark and quiet." Criticisms focus on the dependence on the car and the lack of a real neighbourhood community like you find in a village. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Buitengebied Dubbroek-Zandberg or Buitengebied Rinkesfort-Oude Heldenseweg, Lange Heide-'t Rooth has a similar character, but lies slightly closer to the core of Maasbree. Those looking for more village cosiness can also look at Maasbree-centrum or the neighbourhood Achter de Hoven.

Who is a home in Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth interesting for?

Living in Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth best suits people who consciously choose space and rurality and are willing to take the car for daily errands. Families looking for a spacious detached home with a large garden will find more square metres for their money here than in the district centres. Movers from a terraced house in Maasbree or elsewhere in Peel en Maas who want to make the step to a detached home are a logical target group. First-time buyers and people without a car will find it more difficult here due to limited accessibility and scarce supply. The number of transactions per year is small, so anyone wanting to buy must be patient or able to act quickly. As an alternative, there are also rental homes in Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth available, although supply there is even more limited.

What residents say about Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth

Residents rate the neighbourhood highest on peace, greenery and sense of space. Lower scores come in the area of facilities and public transport, which is hardly surprising for a rural area but should be honestly mentioned. One resident writes: "It's wonderfully quiet here and you have your own piece of Limburg, but don't count on being able to pop into the supermarket quickly." For all ratings per category and the overall score, you can visit the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth, where residents share their experiences.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Buitengebied Lange Heide-'t Rooth

Buurtje.nl bundles listings from more than 1,500 sources, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find on other platforms. This way you can not only compare homes, but also compare neighbourhoods side by side on liveability, demographics and market prices. Also check out the supply in the wider district via homes for sale in Maasbree, or explore other rural neighbourhoods such as Buitengebied Tongerlo-Korte Heide-Schoorveld. If you want to broaden your search area further, Kessel and Meijel also offer similar rural living environments within the municipality. More information about life and living in the region can also be found on the website of municipality Peel en Maas.