Homes for sale in Ubach over Worms, Landgraaf

What does a home cost in Ubach over Worms?

Ubach over Worms is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 68% of the more than 5,700 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 31% rented. The average WOZ value is €252,000, which is almost equal to the municipal average of Landgraaf (€249,000). If you look at the actual transaction prices over the past year, the picture is different. 133 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €352,756, with a range of €149,000 to €1,195,000. This shows that both affordable terraced houses and spacious detached homes change hands. The average living area of 156 m² indicates relatively spacious homes. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Ubach over Worms: an honest picture of a neighbourhood with two faces

Anyone considering buying a home in Ubach over Worms would do well to explore the neighbourhood themselves, as residents' experiences vary widely. On the neighbourhood page for Ubach over Worms, the average resident rating is 5.9 out of 10, based on 2 reviews. Accessibility and sense of community score highest at 6.5, while green spaces (5.0) and the housing supply itself (5.5) score lower.

Resident Marianne gives the neighbourhood an 8.4 and describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood where people are there for each other when something happens. We don't visit each other every day, but we know how to find each other." That picture of neighbourliness is recognisable in parts of the neighbourhood, especially in the quieter streets towards Rimburg and Groenstraat. At the same time, there is a sharp contrast: another resident calls the neighbourhood a "dangerous deprived area" with nuisance from loitering youth, insufficient parking space, litter on the streets and clashes between different groups of residents. That contrast makes it all the more important to look carefully at where you buy, street by street.

In terms of amenities, Ubach over Worms has its own centre with, among others, an Albert Heijn and an Aldi on the Maastrichterlaan. There are primary schools such as OBS De Horizon and BS St. Jozef, and for secondary education pupils go to Landgraaf centre or Heerlen. Sports club RKVV Ubach over Worms offers football, and there is a tennis park nearby. For real greenery you have to go to the edges: the Brunssumerheide is within cycling distance and is the largest heathland area in South Limburg. In the neighbourhood itself, greenery is limited, something residents also mention.

Accessibility is reasonable. Arriva bus lines connect Ubach over Worms with Heerlen (about 15 minutes) and Kerkrade. The nearest train station is Eygelshoven Markt, a few minutes' drive away. Via the N299 and the A76 you are quickly on the motorway towards Maastricht or the German border. The location near Germany is a plus for some buyers because of cheaper petrol and groceries. More information about municipal plans and developments can be found on the website of the municipality of Landgraaf.

Is Ubach over Worms right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of over €352,000 and homes from €149,000, the neighbourhood offers opportunities for a wide range of buyers. First-time buyers can still find affordable terraced houses in neighbourhoods such as Lauradorp or Waubach, while upsizers and families can go for the more spacious homes in Parkheide or Abdissenbosch. Seniors form a large group (3,135 residents are 65+), so keep in mind that suitable single-storey homes can be snapped up quickly. Be honest about the differences per street: visit the neighbourhood at different times. In addition to the purchase price, budget for approximately 2% transfer tax, notary costs and possibly a structural survey. If you prefer to rent first, you can look at rental homes in Ubach over Worms. Buying an apartment in Ubach over Worms is also possible, although the supply of single-family homes dominates.

Searching for a home to buy in Ubach over Worms and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Want to compare? Also check out the supply in Schaesberg or Nieuwenhagen, or view all homes for sale in Landgraaf.