Apartment€179,000
Geleen
2 bd 1 ba 74 m²
Houses for Sale in Geleen, South Limburg
56 homes and apartments for sale in Geleen, Netherlands.
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Properties for sale in Geleen
24 properties shown
Apartment
House€275,000
Geleen
4 bd 1 ba 111 m²
House€259,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 120 m²
€409,000
Geleen
4 bd 1 ba 148 m²
€229,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 86 m²
€175,000
Geleen
4 bd 1 ba 100 m²
House€195,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 164 m²
House€179,500
Geleen
1 bd 1 ba 56 m²
€319,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 95 m²
€325,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 95 m²
€545,000
Geleen
4 bd 2 ba 197 m²
€259,000
Geleen
2 bd 1 ba 109 m²
€535,000
Geleen
4 bd 1 ba 176 m²
€168,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 95 m²
€339,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 93 m²
House€150,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 80 m²
House€298,000
Geleen
2 bd 1 ba 77 m²
House€185,000
Geleen
1 bd 1 ba 51 m²
House€184,500
Geleen
1 bd 1 ba 76 m²
Apartment€495,000
Geleen
2 bd 1 ba 100 m²
House€289,000
Geleen
4 bd 1 ba 102 m²
House€269,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 110 m²
House€300,000
Geleen
3 bd 1 ba 108 m²
House€745,000
Geleen
5 bd 2 ba 284 m²
Buyer's guide: Geleen
Geleen is an industrial and residential town in South Limburg, part of the Sittard-Geleen municipality, and one of the cheaper places in the Netherlands to buy a house. Our 56 listings have a median asking price of €282,000, well below the €493,500 median we see in Eersel near Eindhoven. The location, close to Belgium and Germany, is a major selling point.
Price levels
Asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad.
| Measure | Geleen |
|---|---|
| Median asking price | €282,000 |
| Middle half | €218,750 to €360,500 |
| Median price per m² | €2,605 |
| Median size | 108 m² |
| Listings | 56 |
Terraced and semi-detached homes
52 of 56 listings are houses, with 3 apartments and 1 villa. Three-bedroom (18) and four-bedroom (16) homes lead, followed by two-bedroom (8) and five or more (4). Many are postwar terraced houses, so check insulation, energy label and foundations. For wider context see houses in the Netherlands.
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Location and lifestyle
Geleen is home to the Chemelot chemical complex, a big local employer, and is close to Sittard and Maastricht. The German border at Aachen and Belgian Maastricht area are within reach, which suits cross-border commuters. South Limburg is hilly and has its own dialect and food culture.
Rental demand comes from students and workers, but Dutch rent rules and municipal permits for letting out houses should be checked.
Some districts have seen social-housing renewal and others are more mixed, so visit different streets. If you plan to rent to tenants, check the municipality's rules on subletting and the Dutch energy-label requirements for rental homes.
Rules and costs
Foreign buyers have the same rights as Dutch buyers. Transfer tax is 2% if you live in the home and 8% otherwise. Expect notary and valuation costs, and a three-day cooling-off period after signing. Mortgages for non-residents are more demanding; see Netherlands financing and the buying guide.
Neighbouring towns
Sittard is joined to Geleen administratively. Brunssum, Heerlen and Kerkrade are within about 20 km, Maastricht is the regional centre and Roermond lies north. The Netherlands page has more.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Geleen: FAQ
Why is Geleen cheap?
South Limburg has lower demand than the Randstad, and the stock is older.
Can foreigners buy?
Yes, without restriction.
What is Chemelot?
A large chemical industrial site near Geleen and a major employer.
Is it near Germany?
Yes, the German border is only a short drive away.
Are there flats?
Very few; 3 of 56 listings.
Is South Limburg good for cross-border living?
Many residents live in the Netherlands and work in Germany or Belgium, or the reverse. Tax and social-insurance treatment depends on your situation, so take cross-border tax advice before buying.
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