Voorofschebuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zijde sits in a lively part of Boskoop, with a friendly street scene and a real sense of community. At 76 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with an A energy label it's efficient too. The asking price of €325,000 is keen, 39% below the neighbourhood average of €537,111, making it the most affordable of the nine homes currently for sale in the area. That's a sharp price for an apartment in this part of Alphen aan den Rijn, especially one with such a good energy rating. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn tend to be priced higher, so this one stands out.
Voorofschebuurt is a mixed, family-friendly neighbourhood with a good balance of ages, a fair number of households with children, but also plenty of singles and older residents. The housing stock is a mix of pre-war and modern, with 40% built after 2010. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels settled. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a typical suburban profile: mostly families and couples, with average incomes. It's a quiet, green part of Boskoop, and the Voorofschebuurt neighbourhood is well regarded for its amenities.
Daily life here is straightforward. For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Coenecoop College is a couple of streets away, and the Immanuelschool primary school is just around the corner. There's also a GP within a five-minute walk, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away, handy for commuters. The neighbourhood has a few restaurants and a library nearby, so you're well served for everyday needs. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn keeps the area well maintained.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including De Pater Makelaardij Boskoop NVM.
Details of this home
Zijde 60, Boskoop
Data from Voorofschebuurt
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About Zijde 60, Boskoop
The asking price of €325,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €537,111, and it's the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in Voorofschebuurt. However, the floor area (76 m²) is 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 121 m², so the lower price partly reflects the size. Given the A energy label and the location, it's priced keenly compared to other apartments in the area.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. That means heating costs will be relatively low, and the home is well insulated. In the neighbourhood, 30% of homes have label A and 20% have label A+, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones.
The train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to nearby cities.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Coenecoop College (secondary) is 96 m away, the Immanuelschool (primary) is 207 m away, and Basisschool De Hortus (primary) is 619 m away. Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop (secondary) is 706 m away.
Albert Heijn is 144 m away, Hoogvliet is 270 m away, and Aldi is 993 m away. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Currently there are 9 homes for sale in Voorofschebuurt, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €795,000. The average asking price is €537,111, and the median is €485,000.
Voorofschebuurt is a mixed neighbourhood with about 2,410 residents. It has a good mix of ages, with many families and older residents. The housing stock is varied, with 48% single-family homes and 49% owner-occupied. The area has an urbanity level of 3 (moderate), with an address density of 1,425 per km².
6 homes in the neighbourhood Voorofschebuurt