Roelofarendsveen, Kaag en Braassem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Watertoren sits in a quiet corner of Roelofarendsveen, with the water just outside. At 82 m² and with a C energy label, it's a practical home for someone who wants a foothold in the village. The asking price of €400,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €626,667, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Kaag en Braassem.
Roelofarendsveen has around 5,100 residents, with a mix of families and singles. One resident describes it as "Terrible", saying: "Most people end up here because they can't find housing in Leiden, Alphen and surrounding areas. But you wouldn't wish this on anyone, no facilities, childcare is full so children go to school in neighbouring municipalities because there is childcare there." The review is based on a single opinion, so it's worth forming your own view. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,089 per km². For more context, see the page on municipality Kaag en Braassem.
For daily shopping, PLUS is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Dirk is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Rooms Katholiek Basisschool de Roelevaer is a five-minute walk, OBS Elckerlyc is about ten minutes away, and RKBS De Kiem is also within reach. The nearest secondary school is 10.3 km away, so older children travel further.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rietbroek Makelaardij and is also available through Funda and Huispedia, so you have several channels to view it.
Details of this home
De Watertoren 1, Roelofarendsveen
Mediocre · 1 resident
Most people end up here because they can't find housing in Leiden, Alphen and surrounding areas. But you wouldn't wish this on anyone, no facilities, childcare is full so children go to school in neighbouring municipalities because there is childcare there. You can walk the dog on a strip of verge, nowhere a nice field to be seen let alone a place where they can burn off their energy. Young people have nothing so they regularly vandalise things, every weekend there are fireworks or other nuisance. People are mainly 'bothered' by each other but that's because they are deeply unhappy. The national parking standard is applied in the new housing estates so tough luck if you don't have a space and you'll quickly get a parking ticket. Tyres are slashed, cars scratched and a lot of nuisance from children/young people. Stay away if you can!
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About De Watertoren 1, Roelofarendsveen
The asking price of €400,000 is 36% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€626,667) and also below the median of €587,500. However, this apartment is smaller than average (82 m² vs 126 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €663,090, so the price looks competitive for a smaller unit.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1990). It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label A+ and 28.6% have label A, so this home is less efficient than many newer ones.
The nearest train station is 9.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus to reach it. The village itself has limited public transport connections.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 35% are families with children, 32% are couples without children, and 31% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.3 people. One resident gave a very negative review, but that's a single opinion.
The nearest park or public garden is 1.6 km away, so it's not on your doorstep. The resident review mentions a lack of fields for dogs or children to play. The area is more built-up, with a moderate urban density.
There are currently 6 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €626,667 and an average size of 126 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than most, so it stands out in the market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Roelofarendsveen
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