A terraced house on Dorpstraat
Dorpstraat 1 sits in the heart of Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. This terraced house, built in 1974, is listed for €269,000. The asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 41% below the average asking price of €457,179 in the area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,889, while this home is listed at €2,562 per m². If you are looking at terraced houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, this home has five rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². Similarly, the plot is 272 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 430 m². The home was built in 1974. The listing does not state an energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description.
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 adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." The village has around 1,995 inhabitants, with a mix of ages, and about 26% are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Buchten neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi and Jumbo are both about a ten-minute walk, with SPAR express a bit further. Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Keerweg and Burg. Lebensstraat are nearby, served by lines 17 and 18, and the nearest train station is Susteren, about 4 km away. The municipality of Sittard-Geleen offers more context on the wider area, see the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €365,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 26% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €226,000 to €365,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and other noise sources are also below their norms. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, as is flood risk currently and in 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen.
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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 1, Buchten
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €269,000 is 41% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €457,179. The price per m² is €2,562, compared to the neighbourhood average of €2,889 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market, based on the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². The plot is 272 m² per the agent, but the BAG registration states 430 m². The home was built in 1974.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €365,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 26% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 62%, from €226,000 in 2020 to €365,000 in 2025, according to the precomputed data.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the nearest amenities and transport options?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is about 191 m away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Born BV is about 1.6 km away. Aldi and Jumbo supermarkets are both about 1.6 km away. Basisschool het Avontuur is 456 m away. Bus stops on Keerweg and Burg. Lebensstraat are within 600 m, served by lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4 km away.
What do residents say about living in Buchten?
Residents give the 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 adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD."
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy efficiency of the home cannot be assessed from the listing. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant norms, according to area-level data. Road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, railway noise is 6 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 21 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 47 dB Lden. These are indications at the area level, not measurements of this specific home.
