Homes for sale in Donderberg, Roermond
Looking for a home to buy in Donderberg? Check the current listings on this page, including asking prices and selling times.
Purchase prices in Donderberg: more affordable than the Roermond average, but rising
Donderberg is a neighbourhood where buying is still relatively accessible compared to the rest of Roermond. The average WOZ value is €202,000, while the municipal average is €289,000. That difference of nearly €90,000 says something about the character of the neighbourhood: a lot of housing association property (53%), a high proportion of rental homes (62%) and a purchase segment that is relatively modest in size. Only 38% of the 3,171 homes are owner-occupied. Yet the transaction prices of the past year paint a different picture: of the 42 homes sold, an average of €352,179 was paid, with a range of €200,000 to €498,000 and an average living area of 132 m². These are prices clearly above the WOZ value. The current supply and the average asking price can be found at the top of this page.
Living in Donderberg: social and affordable, but not without its rough edges
Donderberg is a post-war expansion neighbourhood on the south side of Roermond, made up of several sub-neighbourhoods each with its own atmosphere. Think of the Componistenbuurt, the Kastelenbuurt, Sterrenberg and the Vliegeniersbuurt. They are predominantly terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s, with sufficient outdoor space but also some maintenance issues. The neighbourhood has over 7,200 residents, the largest group being between 25 and 45 years old. Single-person households are the most common living situation, which colours the social composition.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.8 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That is not a high score, and the sub-scores make clear why. Beauty scores the lowest at 3.7. Safety stands at 5.7. Selena writes in her review: "It is very unsafe in the neighbourhood, lots of street youths, weed smell throughout the neighbourhood in the evening and during the day, music nuisance and nuisance with illegal motorbikes. Police never seen passing by on the street." That is a signal that must be taken seriously. At the same time, Lucas gives a 6.4 and describes the neighbourhood as ordinary and cosy. More reviews and the full neighbourhood data can be found on the Donderberg neighbourhood page. Amenities and education score relatively well, both at 6.7, which matches the presence of primary schools in the neighbourhood and shopping facilities in the nearby Donderberg shopping centre. For daily groceries, there are supermarkets within walking distance. The municipality is working on improving liveability in the neighbourhood; more information can be found on the website of the municipality of Roermond.
In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores a 6.0. Donderberg is located about two kilometres from the centre of Roermond and the train station, which offers direct connections to Eindhoven, Venlo and towards Germany. By bike, you are in the city centre within a quarter of an hour. By car, the A73 is quickly accessible, which facilitates connections to Venlo and Nijmegen. Bus services run via the Donderbergweg towards the centre. Green space scores a 5.3, indicating that the supply of parks and play areas is limited for a neighbourhood of this size.
For whom is buying in Donderberg a realistic option?
Donderberg mainly attracts first-time buyers and young families who want to live in Roermond but cannot or do not want to pay the prices of the Centre or Roermond-Oost. The entry price of €200,000 offers room, but also count on additional costs such as 2% transfer tax and notary fees. Those who weigh the social dynamics of the neighbourhood heavily should first take a look at different times of the day. Those who prefer to rent or are still undecided can also look at the rental homes in Donderberg as an intermediate step.
Searching for a home to buy in Donderberg and surroundings
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood before making an offer. Also compare Donderberg with nearby neighbourhoods such as Maasniel, Roermond-Zuid or Hoogvonderen to get a good picture of the total supply of homes for sale in Roermond.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Donderberg?
In the past twelve months, 42 homes were sold in Donderberg with an average purchase price of €352,179. Prices ranged from €200,000 to €498,000, with an average living area of 132 m². The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €202,000, which is lower than the Roermond average of €289,000.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Donderberg?
When buying a home in Donderberg, in addition to the purchase price, you also pay transfer tax (2% for homes as primary residence for buyers over 35, 0% for first-time buyers under 35 below the exemption limit), notary fees and possible estate agent fees. Budget on average 3 to 5% of the purchase price for additional costs. A structural survey is certainly advisable for older homes from the 1970s and 1980s.
What types of homes are available if you want to buy a house in Donderberg?
Donderberg largely consists of post-war terraced houses and semi-detached houses, spread across neighbourhoods such as Componistenbuurt, Kastelenbuurt, Sterrenberg and Vliegeniersbuurt. The owner-occupied segment is limited: only 38% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. Buying an apartment in Donderberg is also possible, although ground-based homes dominate the supply.
How safe is Donderberg and what do residents say about living in the neighbourhood?
Residents give Donderberg an average score of 5.8 out of 10. Safety scores a 5.7. Several residents point to nuisance from street youth, noise pollution and limited police presence. Cleanliness scores the lowest at 3.7. Amenities and education are rated more positively, both at 6.7. It is advisable to visit the neighbourhood at different times before deciding to buy here.
How accessible is Donderberg for commuters?
Donderberg is located approximately two kilometres from the centre of Roermond and the train station, with connections to Eindhoven, Venlo and Germany. By car, the A73 is quickly accessible for connections towards Venlo and Nijmegen. Bus lines run via the Donderbergweg to the city centre. Residents give accessibility a score of 6.0 out of 10.
It is very unsafe in the neighbourhood, many street youths/men, weed smell throughout the neighbourhood in the evenings and during the day. Music nuisance, parties. And a lot of nuisance from illegal motorbikes and so on, police never seen passing by or checking in the street.
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