Buying a home in De Riet, Horst.

De Riet is a quiet, spacious residential area where you'll find family homes with generous gardens and quiet streets. You're in the north of Horst, close to the countryside but still within reach of the town centre's everyday shops and services. Most houses here are detached or semi-detached, built from the 1970s onward with room to breathe. The Netherlands-Germany border is just minutes away if you fancy a quick cross-border cycle ride.

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What to consider when buying in De Riet

Pros:

  • Direct access to the A73 motorway; commute to Venlo, Roggel, or across the German border takes 10–15 minutes
  • Flat terrain and wide open views; cycling distance to farmland and the Maas riverlands
  • Lower property prices than comparable suburban areas closer to major cities
  • Quiet residential setting with minimal through-traffic on most streets

Cons:

  • No train station in Horst itself; nearest is Venlo (12 km); public transport limited to infrequent buses
  • Commercial and leisure services concentrated in the town center; De Riet lacks a local high street
  • Supermarkets and schools require a short drive or bike ride, not walkable for young children
  • Horst is a small town; cultural institutions, cinemas, or specialist shops mean driving to Venlo or beyond

Living environment

More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Horst aan de Maas

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
37.40
Total registered (12 mo)
500
Residential burglary
14
Theft
64
Violence and threats
34
Vandalism and public order
69

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

Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026

Finding a home in Horst

Choose homes in Horst that fit your needs. When comparing listings, consider practical details such as living area, layout and condition.

Asking prices and sale prices in Horst

To judge the asking price, look at recent sales of similar homes in Horst, taking their size, condition and other features into account. The area’s median sale price is a guide to recorded sales, not the value of a particular home.

The wider housing market in Horst

Buying a home in Horst? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €435,000. When comparing homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar homes.

Updated: September 2026

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