A semi-detached home in Buchten
Havenweg 52 sits in Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen where life moves at a gentle pace. This semi-detached house from 1969 has an energy label C, so heating costs will be moderate. With a price of €298,000, the asking price is 37% below the average asking price of €470,808 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €2,930, and this home is listed at €2,980 per m². If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The plot measures 211 m² according to both sources. Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 54 m² facing southwest, plus a detached brick garage. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is sold as full ownership.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a place where neighbours look out for each other, according to residents. 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." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 8.9 out of 10. The village has around 2,000 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a quiet, friendly place, as described by those who live here. For more on the Buchten neighbourhood, the reviews paint a consistent picture.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi and Jumbo 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 short distance. Bus stops on the Keerweg are on your doorstep, with lines 17 and 18, and the nearest train station, Susteren, is about 4 km away. The hospital Zuyderland in Geleen is further out. This is a practical base for everyday life in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €275,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €201,000 to €275,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 46 dB, from aircraft 21 dB, and from industry 46 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1969 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is expected to be low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Michel Makelaardij and other listings.
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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.
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About Havenweg 52, Buchten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €298,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €275,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 37% below the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood, which is €470,808.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has five rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The plot measures 211 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 54 m² facing southwest, plus a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This means the home is moderately energy-efficient, so you can expect reasonable energy costs, though not as low as with a more efficient label. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which helps with keeping the heat in.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1969 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk is medium.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is about 225 metres away, and the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is about 1.5 km. For groceries, Aldi and Jumbo are both around 1.5 km, with a SPAR express a bit further. Basisschool het Avontuur is about 314 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a few kilometres.
How is the public transport in the area?
The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, about 125 metres away, with bus lines 17 and 18. There are additional stops on Burg. Lebensstraat and Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan, all within about 600 metres. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4 km away.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
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 has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 37%, from €201,000 to €275,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €207,000 to €242,000. The most recent value, set on 1 January 2025, is €275,000.
