A first floor flat in Boskoop
This apartment on Linnaeusweg 80 sits in the Botanicusbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Boskoop. The building dates from 1963 and the home is on the first floor, with an open position and a free view. The asking price is €295,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €308,000, and the median is €295,000. If you are weighing up options, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn give a sense of what is on offer nearby.
Inside the home
The flat has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 73 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a balcony, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage.
The Botanicusbuurt
This is a small neighbourhood of about 1,275 residents, and the homes here are mostly owner-occupied, with 69% of the housing stock in that category. Residents of the wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," and another notes, "A cosy backwater," adding that there are plenty of supermarkets but few shops or nightlife options. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not this specific neighbourhood. The Botanicusbuurt neighbourhood is part of that larger picture.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, with Aldi a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Basisschool Eben Haezer is just around the corner, and Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Van Wiechen, a ten-minute walk, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is a bit further. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Mendelweg on your doorstep, and the train station Boskoop Snijdelwijk is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €278,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €160,000 to €278,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the peat soil and the 1963 construction date, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Linnaeusweg 80, Boskoop
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €295,000, while the WOZ value is €278,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €4,041.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 73 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is on the first floor with an open position and a free view. The property is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The home has a central heating boiler, which is a common installation for a property of this age.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1963 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the noise levels like around this home?
The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 32 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Hoogvliet is the nearest supermarket, just 105 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Aldi is 951 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 1,176 metres away. There are 13 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Eben Haezer is 240 metres away, and Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is 470 metres away. For secondary education, Coenecoop College, locatie Boskoop is 1,245 metres away. There are 20 schools within 5 kilometres, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Mendelweg, just 171 metres away, and also at Boskoop, Wilgenlaantje and Boskoop, Station Snijdelwijk. The nearest train station is Boskoop Snijdelwijk, 385 metres away. This gives you a direct option for local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Botanicusbuurt has about 1,275 residents, with a mix of household types: 38% are single-person households and 33% are households with children. The average household size is 2.3 people. Residents of the wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn rate their living environment 7.66 out of 10, based on 15 reviews, though this reflects the municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 74%, from €160,000 to €278,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This shows a significant rise over the period, which is a factual observation from the municipal data.
