A waterside end-of-terrace home in Boskoop
This end-of-terrace house on Gruttoplein 16 sits in the Vogelbuurt, a quiet residential area in Boskoop, part of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. The home was built in 1971 and has an energy label D. With a price of €415,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €550,000. For more context, you can compare it with other end-of-terrace houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 121 m²; the plot is 164 m² in both. The garden is at the rear, 80 m² and facing west, and the property is set alongside water on a quiet road in a residential area. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Life in the Vogelbuurt
Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the area as a green and cosy small neighbourhood, close to the Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, and mentions Avifauna, Winkelplein Baronie, a small harbour and DIY stores. Another says they grew up there and have always been satisfied, adding that they would never want to leave. A third notes friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options, and says public transport regularly has problems. The Vogelbuurt itself has around 1,230 residents, and about 79% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Vogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi is just around the corner, and the Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is within a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Eben Haezer is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Van Wiechen, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Parklaan, both a short walk or bike ride away. Bus stop Zwanenwater, served by line 728, is on your doorstep, and Boskoop Snijdelwijk train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities and connections, as described on the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €428,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €250,000 to €428,000. Regarding the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bij Viavesta Woningmakelaardij.
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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 Gruttoplein 16, Boskoop
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €415,000 is 25% below the average asking price in the Vogelbuurt, which is €550,000. The price per square metre is €3,673, based on the agent's stated living area of 113 m². This makes the asking price keen compared with the neighbourhood average, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 121 m². The plot is 164 m². There is a rear garden of 80 m² facing west, and the property is set alongside water on a quiet road.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €428,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 71%, from €250,000 in 2020 to €428,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 543 metres away, followed by Hoogvliet at 681 metres. For schools, Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is 421 metres away, and Basisschool Eben Haezer is about 1 kilometre away. There are also secondary schools within a short distance, such as Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Boskoop, Zwanenwater, about 166 metres away, served by line 728. The train station Boskoop Snijdelwijk is about 505 metres away. This provides a direct connection to the regional transport network, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident praises the green and cosy small neighbourhood, close to the Bos Park and with many amenities. Another mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, but notes few shops or nightlife options and occasional public transport problems.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The listing does not provide specific details about insulation or heating installations beyond the central heating boiler. The label is a general indication, not a guarantee of actual consumption.
