A social rental on Mendelweg
This is a social housing apartment on Mendelweg in Boskoop, a home that sits in a neighbourhood with a real sense of community. At €729 per month, the rent is in line with what you would expect for a social rental in this part of Alphen aan den Rijn. The apartment is part of the wider supply of apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, where prices vary depending on size and location.
The Botanicusbuurt
The Botanicusbuurt neighbourhood is a quiet, green area with a park right next to it. One resident describes it as a fine neighbourhood, though they note that the apartments could do with renewal and that there is some nuisance and crime on a daily basis. The same resident appreciates the accessibility, with a station about five minutes away, but points out that shops and facilities are limited, with only three shops nearby. Based on this single review, the picture is mixed: pleasant surroundings, but with room for improvement in the housing stock and local amenities.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Hoogvliet supermarket is practically on your doorstep, just 21 metres away, which makes picking up bread or groceries a matter of seconds. A couple of streets further, you will find an Aldi for a wider range. For families, there are two primary schools within a short walk: Basisschool Eben Haezer and Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong, both about 350 metres away. The nearest secondary school, Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop, is a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which covers a broad region with various amenities.
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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 Mendelweg 167, Boskoop
Is €729 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €729 per month is in line with what you would expect for a social housing apartment of 69 m² in Boskoop. The energy label is E, which is not the most efficient, so heating costs may be higher than in a more modern home. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about 69% owner-occupied and the rest rental, which gives a balanced feel.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is an official registration, recorded in the national energy label register. It indicates the energy performance of the home, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. With label E, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the exact amount depends on your usage and the current energy prices.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just 21 metres from the front door, so you can be there in under a minute. For a different range, the Aldi is about 870 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This makes daily shopping very convenient, without needing to plan ahead.
What are the schools like nearby?
There are two primary schools within a short walk: Basisschool Eben Haezer at 362 metres and Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong at 381 metres. For secondary education, Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop is about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. This makes the area practical for families with school-age children.
How is the public transport connection?
The train station is 600 metres away, which is about a seven-minute walk. This gives you a direct connection to the wider region. The neighbourhood is well connected, and the station is a practical option for commuting or day trips.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
One resident describes the Botanicusbuurt as a fine neighbourhood with a nice park next to it. They mention that the apartments could do with renewal and that there is some nuisance and crime daily. Accessibility is good, with a station five minutes away, but shops and facilities are limited, with only three shops in the area.
