Buying a home in De Afhang, Horst.
De Afhang in Horst is where you'll find solid family homes, mostly from the 1970s and '80s, sitting on spacious plots with good privacy. The neighborhood sits at the edge of the town center, so you're close enough for shops and schools but far enough to avoid traffic noise. It's the kind of place where neighbors actually know each other—kids play outside, gardens matter. You're right on the Maas valley, so walking and cycling into the countryside is immediate.
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What to consider when buying in De Afhang
Pros:
- Short cycling distance to town centre shops and schools in Horst
- Adjacent to open countryside: fields and farmland begin at the edge
- Quiet residential area, minimal through-traffic
- Newer housing stock (mostly built 1980s–2000s) means fewer renovation headaches than older Dutch neighborhoods
Cons:
- Limited public transport: no train station in Horst itself, nearest is Roggel (bus required)
- Car-dependent for most errands despite proximity to town centre
- Flood risk: Horst lies in the Maas valley; parts of De Afhang are in designated flood zones
- Few local amenities within walking distance; most shops and services clustered in central Horst, 2+ km away
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Horst aan de Maas
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 37.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 499
- Residential burglary
- 15
- Theft
- 71
- Violence and threats
- 29
- Vandalism and public order
- 68
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 Horst
Choose homes in Horst that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Also look at recent sales of similar homes when considering a property, while keeping in mind that recorded prices are median figures for those sales.
Asking prices and sale prices in Horst
To assess whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Horst, considering size, condition and other relevant features. The area’s median selling price is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Horst
Buying a home in Horst? The median sale price was around €470,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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