Hondsbroek, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Postweg sits in a leafy part of Hondsbroek, a neighbourhood where most homes are owner-occupied and families make up a large share of residents. With 144 m² of living space and a 342 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The asking price of €395,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €444,000, making it a keen option compared to other semi-detached houses in Sittard-Geleen.
Hondsbroek is a residential area with a strong family feel, over half of households have children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. The streets are quiet, and the neighbourhood has a suburban, green character. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data: mostly single-family homes, built mainly between 1990 and 2010, and a low crime rate (44 incidents in the latest figures). The neighbourhood Hondsbroek is a place where people tend to stay put.
For your morning bread and groceries, Aldi and Jumbo are both just around the corner, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool de Wissel, is on your doorstep, literally 70 metres away. A second primary school, Basisschool Swentibold, is a five-minute walk. For secondary education you would need to travel a bit further, about 4.5 km. The municipality Sittard-Geleen offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij and Funda. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Postweg 8, Born
Data from Hondsbroek
Data from Hondsbroek
12 within 5 km
18 within 5 km
About Postweg 8, Born
The asking price of €395,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €444,000 and the median of €422,500. Given the 144 m² floor area and 342 m² plot, the price per m² works out at about €2,743, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,041. So it appears to be priced keenly compared to other homes in Hondsbroek.
The home has energy label C. That means it has reasonable insulation and energy efficiency, but not the highest standards. You can expect moderate energy bills, not as low as an A-label home, but certainly not the highest costs either. In the neighbourhood, over 80% of homes have label A or B, so this one is slightly less efficient than average.
The nearest train station is 5.6 km away. That is a drive of about 10 minutes or a longer bike ride. Public transport connections beyond the station are not detailed in the listing, so you would need to check local bus services for the exact options.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is just 70 metres away, and Basisschool Swentibold is about 500 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.5 km away, so a bike or car ride is needed. In total, there are 18 schools within 5 km.
You have two supermarkets just around the corner: Aldi at 193 metres and Jumbo at 237 metres. That makes daily shopping very convenient on foot. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn is about 2.4 km away. There is also a restaurant at 0.7 km and a park at 0.5 km.
The listing does not mention a garden specifically, but the plot size of 342 m² suggests there is outdoor space. You would need to confirm the exact layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hondsbroek
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