A semi-detached house on Dorpstraat
Dorpstraat 20 is a semi-detached house from 1961, sitting in the heart of Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €457,179. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,889, while this home is listed at €2,404 per square metre. If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². Similarly, the plot is 225 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 485 m². The home has been listed since 28 October 2026.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village where residents give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. A resident says: "Here 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." Another resident adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." The village has around 1,995 inhabitants, with a mix of ages, and about a quarter of residents are 65 or older. For more on what it is like to live here, you can read about the Buchten neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both about a ten-minute walk, with a SPAR express a bit further. Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a couple of streets away. The nearest bus stop, Buchten, Keerweg, is just around the corner, with lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station, Susteren, is about 4 km away. The hospital Zuyderland in Geleen is further out. For a broader view of the area, you can explore the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and similar for rail, air, and industrial noise, all under their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area also has an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, and the current flood risk is medium, expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Dorpstraat 20, Buchten
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house in Buchten?
The asking price is €250,000. This is 45% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €457,179. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 104 m², is €2,404, compared with the neighbourhood average of €2,889 per m². The price verdict is described as keen.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot is 225 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 485 m². The home was built in 1961.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is missing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 46% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this property?
According to area-level climate data, the risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is medium, and it is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level, based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas, and do not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are near Dorpstraat 20?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is about 160 metres away, just around the corner. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is about 1.6 km away. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both about 1.6 km away, with a SPAR express at 1.9 km. Basisschool het Avontuur is about 500 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a few kilometres.
How is the public transport connection in Buchten?
The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, about 270 metres away, served by lines 17 and 18. There are additional stops on Burg. Lebensstraat and Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan, all within about 600 to 700 metres. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.1 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Buchten?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Here 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." Another adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD."
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 104 m², which is 40% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 174 m². However, the BAG registration records a living area of 161 m². The plot is 225 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration says 485 m². The listing does not explain the difference between these sources.
