A quiet spot in Geleen-Zuid
This semi-detached house on Kochstraat 21 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Geleen-Zuid, a neighbourhood where most homes were built between 1945 and 1970. The asking price is €280,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Sittard-Geleen are listed at an average of €348,750 in this neighbourhood.
The home itself
Built in 1957, this house spans three floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 125 m². The plot measures 303 m². There is a garden at the back (144 m²) and a front garden, with the rear garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. A parking space and a detached brick garage are included. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Geleen-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "No problems in this part of Geleen-Zuid. Good neighbourhood, clean environment. Public transport to the station and centre could be better." Another resident is less positive, mentioning "drugs and crime" and noise nuisance, while a third simply calls it "Zuid is ghetto". The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full. Around 30% of residents are 65 or older, and 47% of households are single-person. The Geleen-Zuid neighbourhood has about 4,730 inhabitants.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, with PLUS and SPAR express a couple of streets away. Basisschool Reuzepas is a five-minute walk, and Graaf Huyn College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Boode, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Kluis BV is just around the corner. Bus stops at Boerhaavestraat (lines 4, 32, 33) and Barbarastraat (line 54) are within a five-minute walk, and Geleen Oost train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Sittard-Geleen covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €312,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 10% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €201,000 to €312,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the soil type (sand) and the year of construction (1957). Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 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 Beckers Makelaardij.
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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 Kochstraat 21, Geleen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €280,000. The average asking price for homes in Geleen-Zuid is €348,750, and the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,738. This home is listed at €2,917 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 96 m².
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The house has three floors and contains five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area as 96 m², while the BAG registration records 125 m². The plot is 303 m². There is a rear garden of 144 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. A parking space and a detached brick garage are included.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €312,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €280,000 is 10% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €201,000 in 2020 to €312,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, and industry noise is 47 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low. This is based on the soil type (sand) and the fact that the house was built in 1957. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No foundation issues are stated in the listing.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 270 metres away, which is just around the corner. PLUS is about 398 metres away, and SPAR express is about 464 metres away. Albert Heijn is further, at about 1.1 km. All are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Reuzepas is about 384 metres away, and Basisschool De Kluis is about 491 metres away. For secondary education, Graaf Huyn College is about 815 metres away. These are all within a ten-minute walk, making the school run straightforward.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Geleen, Boerhaavestraat, about 285 metres away, with lines 4, 32 and 33. Another stop, Geleen, Barbarastraat, is about 363 metres away with line 54. The nearest train station is Geleen Oost, about 1.3 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Geleen-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a "good neighbourhood, clean environment", while another mentions "drugs and crime" and noise nuisance. A third review is brief, calling it "Zuid is ghetto". The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
