Hondsbroek, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Geentstraat sits in a quiet residential part of Born, a town that feels a world away from the bustle of the city. With 121 m² of living space and a 249 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a growing family. The rent of €1,399 is exactly in line with the average for terraced houses in Sittard-Geleen, so you are paying a fair market price.
Hondsbroek is a spacious, green neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes and a strong family feel. The area is home to many households with children, and the streets are quiet and safe. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime figures and the large number of families suggest a peaceful community. The neighbourhood Hondsbroek is a place where neighbours know each other.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: Aldi is a couple of streets away, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For primary school, Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Swentibold is a short stroll. The nearest park is also just around the corner, perfect for an after-school kickabout. The municipality Sittard-Geleen offers a good balance of village calm and city amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via HouseHunting Parkstad and also appears on Pararius, so you have a couple of channels to view it.
Details of this home
Geentstraat 51, Born
Data from Hondsbroek
Data from Hondsbroek
13 within 5 km
19 within 5 km
About Geentstraat 51, Born
Yes, it is exactly in line with the market. The average rent for a mid-terrace house in Hondsbroek is also €1,399, and the price per square metre matches the neighbourhood average. There is only one rental property available in the area at the moment, so this is a straightforward, no-surplus price.
The energy label is B, which means the home is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this one is above average in terms of energy performance.
The nearest train station is 5.6 km away, so you would need a car or bus for a train journey. The bus network in Born is decent, but for daily commuting by rail, a bike or car ride to the station is necessary.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is just 432 m away, and Basisschool Swentibold is 748 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.5 km away, so older children would need to travel a bit further.
Hondsbroek is very family-oriented. Over half of the households have children, and the streets are quiet with low crime. The large gardens and nearby park make it a safe place for kids to play. It is a typical suburban neighbourhood with a strong community feel.
On average, rental homes in Hondsbroek are rented out within 63 days. That is a reasonable timeframe, so you have some time to view and decide, but it is not a market where homes sit empty for months.
6 homes in the municipality Sittard-Geleen

