Voorofschebuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis 1911 corner house on Zijde in Boskoop has a floor area of 130 m² and a plot of 151 m². The energy label is E, so heating costs will be noticeable. Priced at €485,000, it sits right at the median for the neighbourhood, which is a fair reflection of the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €4,468, and this home comes in at €3,731 per m², making it keenly priced compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The neighbourhood Voorofschebuurt is home to about 2,410 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a moderately urban area (density 1,425 addresses per km²), so it feels calm but not isolated. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood has a balanced population: roughly a third of households have children, a third are singles, and a third are couples without kids. The housing stock is split evenly between terraced houses and flats, and about half are owner-occupied.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk away. The Immanuelschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Coenecoop College and Yuverta are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn offers a train station 0.8 km away, so commuting is straightforward. A GP and a restaurant are both on your doorstep, and a park is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Huizenbeurs B.V. and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, so you can rely on the information above.
Details of this home
Zijde 118, Boskoop
Data from Voorofschebuurt
Data from Voorofschebuurt
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About Zijde 118, Boskoop
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median price in Voorofschebuurt is exactly €485,000, and the average price per m² is €4,468. This home works out at €3,731 per m², which is below that average, so it's priced keenly for its size.
Label E is on the lower end of the scale, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 30% of homes have label D or lower, so it's not unusual. You'll want to budget for heating, especially in winter.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to nearby cities quite convenient.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Immanuelschool primary school is 233 m away, and secondary schools like Coenecoop College (343 m) and Yuverta (435 m) are also close by.
The neighbourhood recorded 62 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an area of this size. It's a quiet, mixed residential area without major safety concerns.
Albert Heijn is 417 m away, Hoogvliet is 525 m, and Aldi is 746 m. All are within a short walk, so daily shopping is easy.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Voorofschebuurt