A terraced house on Dorpstraat
Dorpstraat 43 sits in the middle of Buchten, a village where life moves at its own pace. The street itself is part of the older heart of the village, with houses close together and neighbours who know each other by name. This terraced house was built in 1983 and is offered for €175,000. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €457,179. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,889, while this home is listed at €1,966 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at terraced houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price.
What the agent lists
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The agent does mention the layout: five rooms in total, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is given as 89 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot size also differs: the agent lists 170 m², the BAG registration 86 m². The home has been listed since 28 October 2026.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village of about 2,000 residents, and the reviews from people who live here paint a clear picture. 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: "Neighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's. Our experience is that we're not leaving here!!!!" The tone is consistent: people look out for one another, help when someone is ill, and take in parcels. About a third of households are single-person, and a third have children. The village has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents over 65. This is the Buchten neighbourhood as its residents describe it.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is on your doorstep, just 99 metres away. The nearest supermarket, a Jumbo, is a ten-minute walk, with an Aldi just as close. For primary education, Basisschool het Avontuur is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is in Born, 1.3 km away. For public transport, the bus stop Buchten, Keerweg is just around the corner, with lines 17 and 18. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4.3 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €251,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €175,000 is 30% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €164,000 to €251,000. As for the area around the address, the noise levels from road traffic, air traffic and industry are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 64% of properties were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium and the 2050 flood risk is also medium. Heat stress is currently low, rising to 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 multiple 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 Dorpstraat 43, Buchten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €175,000, while the WOZ value is €251,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That puts the asking price 30% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but the gap is notable. The WOZ value has also risen sharply in recent years, from €164,000 in 2020 to €251,000 in 2025, an increase of 53%.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot size also differs between the two sources: the agent lists 170 m², the BAG registration 86 m². The home was built in 1983.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is simply missing from the agent's information.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on clay soil, which is sensitive to settling, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 64% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, air traffic and industry are all below the relevant standards.
What are the nearest amenities to Dorpstraat 43?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just 99 metres away, on your doorstep. The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 1.3 km, with an Aldi at 1.3 km as well. For primary education, Basisschool het Avontuur is 490 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is 1.1 km. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is in Born at 1.3 km.
How is the public transport from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, at 231 metres, with bus lines 17 and 18. There are two more stops within about 400 metres, both on the same lines. The nearest train station is Susteren, at about 4.3 km. The bus stops are just around the corner, so getting to the station or nearby towns is straightforward, though the station itself is a bit further out.
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 says: "Neighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's." The reviews consistently mention neighbours helping each other and a friendly street atmosphere.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €1,966, based on the agent's floor area of 89 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,889. That puts this home about 32% below the neighbourhood average per m². The overall asking price of €175,000 is also 62% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €457,179.
