A centuries-old home in Buchten
Dorpstraat 27 is a semi-detached house in Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The home dates from 1800, which makes it one of the older properties in the area. With a price of €385,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Sittard-Geleen is €457,179, so this home sits 16% below that figure.
The home itself
The agent lists the home as having 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The living area is given as 147 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 203 m². Similarly, the plot is listed as 399 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration shows 760 m². The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. 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, 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 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 2,000 inhabitants, and about a third of the homes were built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Buchten neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is on your doorstep, just 88 metres away. For groceries, the Jumbo and Aldi are both a ten-minute walk, while the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born, is a couple of streets away. Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and the nearest bus stop, Buchten, Keerweg, is just around the corner, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.2 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €431,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €385,000 is 11% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 21%, from €356,000 to €431,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, air and industry traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil is clay. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, both as area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen on Pararius.
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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 27, Buchten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €385,000 is 11% below the WOZ value of €431,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 16% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €457,179.
What is the layout of the home?
According to the agent, the home has 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The living area is listed as 147 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 203 m². The plot is given as 399 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration shows 760 m². The home was built in 1800.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. No insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, and the home was built in 1800, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The KCAF attention area notes that 64% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the flood risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk in 2050 is also medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just 88 metres away. The Jumbo and Aldi supermarkets are both about 1.5 km away, and the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born, is 1.5 km away. Basisschool het Avontuur is 527 metres away. The nearest bus stop, Buchten, Keerweg, is 262 metres away, served by lines 17 and 18.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of Buchten give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.9, 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 resident adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD."
What is the public transport like?
The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, at 262 metres, served by bus lines 17 and 18. There are two more stops within about 600 metres, also on lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, at 4.2 km. No travel times or destinations are given in the listing.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 21%, from €356,000 to €431,000. The value dipped in 2022 to €340,000, then recovered and rose steadily to the current level. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025.
