Buying a home in America, America.
America is a quiet little neighbourhood in Horst aan de Maas where you'll find mostly detached homes and bungalows, often with more land around them than in the village centres. Your neighbours are mainly families and couples looking for exactly this kind of peace and space. It's not at the heart of things, but you're minutes from Horst itself for shops and schools, and the German border is close by if proximity to it appeals to you. It's the choice for someone who wants to step back from the bustle without losing easy access to what matters.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in America
Pros:
- Close to German border: quick access to Germany and the Ruhr area for work or shopping
- Plenty of detached houses with gardens at comfortable distances from each other
- Quiet, rural setting without heavy traffic
- Good primary schools nearby (basisschool De Wegwijzer)
Cons:
- Very limited public transport: no train station in Amerika itself, nearest is Horst aan de Maas 5 km away
- Car-dependent for daily life (shops, schools, work)
- Few social amenities and nightlife within the village
- Far from major cities: Utrecht and Amsterdam are 2+ hours' drive away
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Horst aan de Maas
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 39.22
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 91
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 8
- Violence and threats
- 6
- Vandalism and public order
- 14
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does America offer?
In America you're living in a village where your neighbours actually know who you are. Most homes here are 1970s and 80s builds, affordable and set back from the street with real gardens. You're close to the Maas, so walks and cycling along the water become part of your routine. Horst aan de Maas has what you need day-to-day, and Venlo is just a short drive away when you want more.
Buying agent in America
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Housing market America
In the Dutch town of America, the real estate market saw 5 homes sold this quarter, compared to 3 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 439,000 euros, compared to 434,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 2,936 euros last quarter to 3,572 euros this quarter. The average list price rose from 408,000 euros last quarter to 439,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year was higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: May 2026
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