A waterside apartment in Boskoop
This apartment on the Barendstraat sits in the Voorofschebuurt, a part of Boskoop that feels like a proper little town. The home is on the third floor of a portiekflat, built in 2000, and looks out over the water with a free view. At €589,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn is €494,278, so this home sits well above that figure.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 97 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. The home is fully owned, has cavity wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €387.
The Voorofschebuurt
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the area as "green and cosy", mentioning the nearby Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, as well as Avifauna and a small harbour. Another says, "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave." A third notes that while there are plenty of supermarkets, "few shops or nightlife options" mean you have to go to Alphen or bigger cities for that. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,400 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Voorofschebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Hoogvliet is just around the corner. For everyday needs, the Boskoopse Apotheek is a couple of streets away, and Huisartsenpraktijk Van Wiechen is a five-minute walk. Basisschool De Hortus and the Immanuelschool are both within a ten-minute walk, as is Coenecoop College. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Centrum Zuid, just around the corner, and the train station Boskoop is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which includes Boskoop, is known for its green surroundings and waterways, as described in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and 56% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Pater Makelaardij Boskoop NVM and De Pater Makelaardij Boskoop NVM on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Barendstraat 15A, Boskoop
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €589,000 is 19% above the average asking price in the Voorofschebuurt, which is €494,278. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 97 m², is €6,072, compared with the neighbourhood average of €3,864 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 97 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 94 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. The home is on the third floor of a portiekflat.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has cavity wall insulation and a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €387. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and the building. The listing does not specify what exactly is included in this fee, so it is not possible to say what services or reserves it covers.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. Noise from rail traffic is 17 dB Lden, and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and 56% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is elevated. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just 151 metres away, and the Hoogvliet is 234 metres away, so both are within a short walk. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including another Hoogvliet and an Aldi at about 1.2 km. The nearest large supermarket is 0.6 km from the home.
What schools are in the area?
Basisschool De Hortus is 397 metres away, and the Immanuelschool is 405 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. Coenecoop College, a secondary school, is 274 metres away. There are also other primary and secondary schools within a short distance, including the Rehobothschool and Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Centrum Zuid, just 101 metres away, and also at Boskoop, Centrum Noord and Boskoop, Gemeentehuis. The nearest train station is Boskoop, about 1 km away. The listing does not state destinations or frequencies for these services.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the area as "green and cosy", mentioning the nearby Bos Park and Avifauna. Another says, "I grew up there and have always been satisfied." A third notes that there are few shops or nightlife options, and that public transport "regularly has problems."
