Buying a home in Verspreide huizen America, America.

You're looking at scattered farmhouses and rural plots in America, a quiet corner of Horst aan de Maas where you get genuine countryside living without being cut off. Homes here are typically detached houses with land, the kind of place where you can hear yourself think and your neighbors aren't stacked on top of you. The area has that working-farm feel—real agriculture, real space. It's 15 minutes to Horst town center if you need shops or services, and close enough to the German border that some people work across the way.

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What to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen America

Pros:

  • Quiet countryside setting with farmland and open fields, no traffic congestion like urban areas
  • Detached houses with large plots; typical for this area means actual space around your home
  • Roggel is 15 minutes away by car for grocery shopping and services
  • Close to German border: Kleve and Goch across the Rhine for weekend trips

Cons:

  • You need a car for everything: no railway station within reasonable distance, bus service is minimal
  • No schools in the hamlet itself; children need transport to Horst or Roggel
  • Almost no local amenities within walking distance; nearest café or shop is several kilometres away
  • Flooding risk during heavy rainfall due to low-lying terrain near the Maas valley
  • Very small community; don't expect neighbours dropping by or local social life beyond farmer networks

Living environment

More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Horst aan de Maas

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
37.07
Total registered (12 mo)
86
Residential burglary
6
Theft
7
Violence and threats
12
Vandalism and public order
12

Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.

Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026

Finding a home in America

Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether each home suits your daily routines and plans.

Asking prices and sale prices in America

Check whether the asking price fits recent sales of similar homes in America, considering features such as type, size and condition. The area's median is a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in America

Buying a home in America? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 320,000. Compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes before making your choice.

Updated: September 2026

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