A waterside apartment in the heart of Bodegraven
This apartment sits on the fourth floor of a building from 1915, right in the centre of Bodegraven, with a French balcony and an open view over the water. It is a compact home, with 50 m² of living space, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The asking price of €325,000 is 59% below the average asking price of €801,556 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale here. That makes the price keen, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare with other apartments in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent describes the home as having roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. It is a full ownership property, with no leasehold, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €168.61. The home is located on the fourth floor and has a French balcony, with a free view over the water, right in the centre.
The Centrum-Noord neighbourhood
Centrum-Noord is a small neighbourhood, home to around 565 people, and it sits right next to the water. Residents across the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk give their living environment an average score of 7.92, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Many families, nice green strips with fun playgrounds and quick access to the polder for walking or running. Plenty of primary schools, secondary schools further away." Another resident is less enthusiastic: "Many neighbours keep to themselves and there is little sense of community. Even though things regularly happen here, like a car on fire, car windows being smashed, a neighbour being bullied regularly, bikes being stolen, 3 devices have been placed that cause irritation." A third resident simply notes: "I'm not often outside, but there's hardly anything going on." The reviews are mixed, and they describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, you can read about the Centrum-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and the Aldi a five-minute walk. For primary education, IKC Schatrijk is on your doorstep, and the Da Costaschool is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk K.J. van den Nieuwendijk, is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Bodegraven and the Groene Hart Ziekenhuis are both a five-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop Bodegraven, Brugstraat is just around the corner, served by line 724, and the train station Bodegraven is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk offers more context on the wider area, and you can explore the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €313,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €190,000 to €313,000. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, with the home built in 1915 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 45 dB Lden are both below the standard. The flood risk is low, both now and in 2050, and the heat stress indication is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven.
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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 Vlijt en Phoenix 14, Bodegraven
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €313,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 65%, from €190,000 to €313,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 50 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It is located on the fourth floor and has a French balcony with a free view over the water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help keep the home warm, but the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. The home was built in 1915 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and the Aldi a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk K.J. van den Nieuwendijk, is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Bodegraven and the Groene Hart Ziekenhuis are both a five-minute walk away. For primary education, IKC Schatrijk is on your doorstep.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Bodegraven, Brugstraat is just around the corner, served by line 724. The train station Bodegraven is a five-minute walk away, and there is also a bus stop at the station, served by lines 178, 722 and 724.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Centrum-Noord is a small neighbourhood with around 565 residents, and it sits right next to the water. Residents across the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk give their living environment an average score of 7.92, based on nine reviews. Some residents praise the green strips and playgrounds, while others mention a lack of community spirit and occasional incidents.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre is €6,500, based on the agent's listing of 50 m². The average asking price per square metre for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €6,081. The asking price of €325,000 is 59% below the average asking price of €801,556 for homes in this neighbourhood.
