Homes for sale in Overhoven, Sittard-Geleen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Overhoven, with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Compare prices, sizes and energy labels.
What does a home in Overhoven cost?
The housing market in Overhoven is more accessible than in many other parts of Sittard-Geleen. The average WOZ value is €239,000, well below the municipal average of €253,000. However, actual selling prices are significantly higher: in the past twelve months, 124 homes changed hands for an average of €339,180, with a range of €167,000 to €729,000. That difference between WOZ and selling price says something about the popularity of the neighbourhood. Just over 54% of the 9,548 homes are owner-occupied, the rest are rental (of which 38% is housing association stock). You will find a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses and apartments here, with an average living area of 136 m². If you want to buy an apartment, you are at the lower end of the range; for a spacious family home you quickly pay around €350,000 or more. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Overhoven: an honest picture of a versatile neighbourhood
Overhoven is one of the larger neighbourhoods of Sittard-Geleen, with over 18,650 residents. It is not a uniform area: the atmosphere differs considerably per sub-area. In Baandert you will find quiet residential streets with plenty of greenery, while Stadbroek has a more urban feel with apartments and flats. Vrangendael and Kemperkoul are newer and more spacious in layout. That variation means you encounter very different living situations within the same neighbourhood.
On the neighbourhood page of Overhoven, residents give the area a 6.9 out of 10. Notable are the high scores for amenities (8.3) and housing (8.0). Resident Anne van Benthem sums it up aptly: "I think we live nicely here, everything I need is close by." She does mention nuisance from young people in the evenings and the social challenges that come with a lower-income neighbourhood, but says she can live with that. Christa vd Linden describes the neighbourhood as "fairly quiet during the day, more lively in the evening, especially at weekends." Accessibility scores the lowest at 5.7, and you notice that in practice. Sittard station is about a twenty-minute walk or a five-minute bike ride from the centre of the neighbourhood. Arriva bus lines connect Overhoven with the rest of Sittard-Geleen, but frequency is limited outside peak hours. By car, you can quickly reach the A2 via the Hasseltsebaan towards Maastricht (20 minutes) or Eindhoven.
In terms of amenities, Overhoven scores well. Stadbroek shopping centre offers an Albert Heijn, Aldi and various specialist shops. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Spiegel and Maria primary school, and education receives an 8.0 from residents. Graaf Huyn College for secondary education is within cycling distance. De Baandert sports park is home to several clubs, and along the Geleenbeek you can walk and run. The municipality of Sittard-Geleen is investing in public space, although greenery (6.7) and cleanliness (6.0) are still in need of improvement according to residents. The average disposable income of €33,300 is slightly below the municipal average of €34,700, which fits the accessible character of the neighbourhood.
Is Overhoven right for you as a buyer?
With homes from €167,000, buying a house in Overhoven is achievable for first-time buyers, especially if you look at apartments in Stadbroek or Vrangendael. Families with children will find more spacious family homes with gardens in Baandert and Kemperkoul, and the proximity of schools and sports facilities is a plus. Movers looking for more space can also look at the supply in Guttecoven or Munstergeleen. Bear in mind additional costs: 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation costs come on top of the purchase price. If you find the purchase market too expensive or prefer to get to know the neighbourhood first, you can also look at rental homes in Overhoven; almost half of the housing stock is rental.
Searching for a home in Overhoven and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl, we combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a home but also know what it is really like to live there. Feel free to compare Overhoven with nearby neighbourhoods such as Limbrichterveld, the centre of Sittard or Geleen. Also check the broader supply of homes for sale in Sittard-Geleen to get a complete picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Overhoven?
The average purchase price in Overhoven over the past year was €339,180, with a range from €167,000 to €729,000. The average living area is 136 m². The WOZ value is €239,000, which is below the municipal average of €253,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Overhoven?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (exempt under certain conditions for first-time buyers), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory fees. Expect around 4-6% in buyer's costs on top of the purchase price.
Can I buy an apartment in Overhoven?
Yes, apartments are regularly for sale in Overhoven, especially in the Stadbroek and Vrangendael neighbourhoods. These are typically at the lower end of the price range, from around €167,000. They are therefore an interesting option for first-time buyers.
How accessible is Overhoven?
Sittard station is a five-minute bike ride from the centre of the district. From there, you can reach Maastricht in 20 minutes and Eindhoven in an hour. By car, you can quickly reach the A2 via the Hasseltsebaan. Arriva bus lines connect the district with the rest of Sittard-Geleen, although frequency is limited outside peak hours.
Is Overhoven a suitable neighbourhood to look for a home to buy with children?
Overhoven has several primary schools, sports facilities at Sportpark De Baandert, and walking routes along the Geleenbeek. Residents rate education at 8.0 and amenities at 8.3. The Baandert and Kemperkoul neighbourhoods offer larger family homes with gardens. However, residents sometimes report nuisance from young people in the evening.
Quite quiet during the day. A bit more lively in the evenings, especially at weekends. Noisy.
Auto-translated to English by AII think we live nicely here, everything I need is close by. There is some nuisance from young people sometimes in the evening, and quite a bit of the kind of people you'd expect in a negative sense in a low-income area, but I can live with it fine.
Auto-translated to English by AINice quiet neighbourhood to live in. In the street, a lot of nuisance from waste, especially on the grass fields. Two fires in a short time in a side street of our street. The district itself doesn't have many facilities, but is centrally located between facilities of neighbouring districts.
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