Buchten, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis 1972 terraced house on Schout Boutenstraat sits in the quiet village of Buchten, part of Sittard-Geleen. With 163 m² of living space and a 333 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The energy label C means reasonable efficiency. At €425,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €410,100, reflecting the larger-than-average floor area. For context, terraced houses in Sittard-Geleen typically sell for around €2,257 per m².
Buchten is a small village with about 1,985 residents, where 84% of homes are single-family houses and 76% are owner-occupied. It scores an 8.9 out of 10 from resident reviews. One resident says: "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." The neighbourhood has a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it's fairly rural. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Buchten.
For groceries, you have Aldi and Jumbo both just under a kilometre away, so a short walk or cycle. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool het Avontuur and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel. A GP is half a kilometre away, and a park or public garden is just 400 m from the door. The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so a car or bus is handy for longer journeys. The municipality Sittard-Geleen covers the wider area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij. The listing is available on both their own site and Funda.
Details of this home
Schout Boutenstraat 22, Buchten
Very good · 4 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's. Our experience is that we're not leaving here!!!!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe, as elderly people in the neighbourhood, but especially on the street, are very satisfied. We are there for everyone, a very quiet neighbourhood. Only a pity that you don't hear much from the associations in this neighbourhood.
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About Schout Boutenstraat 22, Buchten
The asking price of €425,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €410,100, but this home is larger than many in Buchten (163 m² vs an average of 185 m² for sold homes). The price per m² works out at about €2,607, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,257 per m². Given the plot size and energy label C, the price is on the high side but reflects the generous living space.
Buchten is a quiet, rural village with a strong sense of community. Residents describe it as a place where neighbours look out for each other and help when needed. The population is mixed, with a good number of families and older residents. Most homes are single-family houses, and the area has low crime rates (41 total offences). It's a peaceful setting for those who value a close-knit environment.
Two primary schools are within a short walk: Basisschool het Avontuur at 511 m and Openbare Basisschool de Wissel at 620 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 5.5 km away. Supermarkets are also close: Aldi and Jumbo are both under 900 m, so daily shopping is easy on foot or by bike. A GP is 500 m away, and a park is just 400 m from the door.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age (1972). In the neighbourhood, 14.3% of homes have label C, while 57.1% have label D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It's not the most efficient, but also not the worst, typical for a house from the 1970s.
Currently, there are 15 homes for sale in Buchten, with prices ranging from €239,000 to €750,000. The average asking price is €410,100, and the median is €349,500. In the past period, 28 homes were sold at an average price of €397,786, taking about 38 days to sell. This suggests a steady market with reasonable turnover.
The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but the plot size is 333 m², which is typical for a terraced house in this area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Buchten