A compact home on a generous plot
Barbarahof 6 is a terraced house from 1981, tucked away in Born, a town in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The asking price of €169,000 is 58% below the average asking price of €401,143 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,526, and this home is listed at €2,864 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at terraced houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price and its unusually large plot.
What the agent tells us
The agent lists the home with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is given as 59 m² in the listing, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The plot measures 1238 m² according to the BAG. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient; expect energy costs in line with that label. The home was built in 1981, so it is a few decades old, but the listing does not go into detail about the condition of the installations or the structure.
Life in Born
Born is a quiet place, according to residents of the district. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood. There is no supermarket and only a very small primary school. The nearest secondary school is 6.5 km away. A bus runs every half hour to the station." Another resident, giving a score of 9.29, 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." A third adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." Based on six reviews, residents of the district give an average score of 7.98. The neighbourhood itself has about 2,425 inhabitants, and a third of them are 65 or older. For a fuller picture of the Born neighbourhood, these reviews give a sense of the community spirit.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Born, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is even closer. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both a couple of streets away, while Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools, Basisschool Swentibold and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel, are within walking distance. Public transport is handy: bus stops at Graaf van Loonstraat and Mgr. Buckxstraat, both a short walk away, serve lines 16, 17, 18 and 616. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 5.3 km away. The hospital, Zuyderland in Geleen, is further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, which offers a mix of urban and rural surroundings.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €179,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €169,000 is 6% below that WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €110,000 to €179,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and from air traffic it is 20 dB Lden, also within the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two 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 Barbarahof 6, Born
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €169,000, which is 6% below the WOZ value of €179,000 as of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 63%, from €110,000 in 2020 to €179,000 in 2025. This means the asking price is below the most recent official valuation.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 59 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². The plot is 1238 m² according to the BAG. The home was built in 1981 and has an energy label C. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect energy costs that are moderate but not the lowest. The label does not tell you about the condition of the home itself. The listing does not provide details on insulation or heating installations, so you would need to look at the home to assess its energy performance in practice.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of foundation problems is therefore considered low, but it is not a guarantee for the individual property.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, and the flood risk is medium for both the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at 569 metres and Aldi at 639 metres, both within a short walk. Albert Heijn is 1.6 km away, and there are two SPAR express stores at 2.4 km and 3.9 km. In total, there are nine supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Swentibold at 746 metres and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel at 794 metres. The nearest secondary school is about 4.5 km away, according to neighbourhood data. A resident of the district notes that the nearest secondary school is 6.5 km away, which may reflect a different measurement.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Born, Graaf van Loonstraat at 355 metres and Born, Mgr. Buckxstraat at 430 metres, both serving lines 16, 17, 18 and 616. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 5.3 km away. A resident of the district mentions that a bus runs every half hour to the station.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €2,864, based on the agent's floor area of 59 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,526. So this home is priced higher per square metre than the neighbourhood average, but the total asking price is lower because the home is smaller than average.
Why is the plot so large compared with the living area?
The plot is 1238 m² according to the BAG registration, which is much larger than the living area of 59 m² (or 63 m² per the BAG). This suggests there is a substantial outdoor space around the home, but the listing does not specify how the plot is used, such as a garden, driveway or other features.
