A quiet spot on the water
Achterweg 94 is a detached house from 1926, set along a quiet road in Nieuwe Wetering, a small village in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem. The home sits in a rural setting with water nearby, and the area has a calm, village feel. With a price of €500,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, sitting 56% below the average asking price of €1,125,000 in this part of the market. It is also the least expensive of the three homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the wider market here includes detached houses in Kaag en Braassem, where prices vary considerably.
The home itself
This detached house offers 4 rooms, including 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 126 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 114 m²; the plot is 260 m² according to both. The agent notes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, along with a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace and partial underfloor heating. There is a rear garden of 111 m² facing east, accessible via the back, plus a front garden.
Life in Nieuwe Wetering
Nieuwe Wetering is a small village with around 690 residents, where most households are couples with or without children. Residents of the municipality of Kaag en Braassem give their living environment an average score of 5.76 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and friendly. Helpful and friendly towards each other." Another is more critical: "Most people end up here because they can't find housing in Leiden, Alphen and surrounding areas. But you wouldn't wish this on anyone, no facilities." A third notes: "When I moved here, it was a quiet neighbourhood. Now at this moment it's becoming a villa district with many outsiders." The reviews reflect mixed feelings about the changes in the area. For more on the local area, see the Nieuwe Wetering neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands require a bit of travel. The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is about a ten-minute walk away, with a Vomar and a Dirk a bit further. For primary education, Rooms Katholiek Basisschool de Roelevaer is a couple of streets away, and OBS Elckerlyc is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk E. Schoorl, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Waterryck Roelofarendsveen, are both in Roelofarendsveen, around a ten-minute walk. Bus line 723 stops at Nieuwe Wetering, Achterweg 120, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Nieuw Vennep, about 6 km away. For a wider range of services, the municipality of Kaag en Braassem includes several villages within cycling distance.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €571,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €500,000 is 12% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 75%, from €326,000 in 2020 to €571,000 in 2025. As for the address, the area-level risk indications show road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home's 1926 construction on clay soil, and the climate risk for pluvial flooding and flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rietbroek Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Achterweg 94, Nieuwe Wetering
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 12% below the WOZ value of €571,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but the actual market price depends on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent does mention that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, along with a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace and partial underfloor heating. Without an official energy label, the energy performance cannot be compared with other homes.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 75%, from €326,000 to €571,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, when it went from €364,000 to €451,000. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area over that period.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1926 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the postcode area, 43% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 48 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and give an indication of the sound environment around the home, not a measurement inside the house.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about 1.3 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A Vomar is at 1.4 km and a Dirk at 1.8 km. For a wider choice, there are four supermarkets within 5 km. The nearest options are all in or around Nieuwe Wetering and Roelofarendsveen.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholiek Basisschool de Roelevaer, about 837 m away, which is a ten-minute walk. OBS Elckerlyc is at 1.6 km, and RKBS De Kiem at 1.6 km. There are ten schools within 5 km, covering primary education. For secondary education, the nearest is about 9.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 723 stops at Nieuwe Wetering, Achterweg 120, about 247 m from the home, and also at Voorweg 113 and Meerbrug. The nearest train station is Nieuw Vennep, about 5.9 km away. This makes it possible to reach the station by bike or car, though the bus connection is limited to a single line.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Kaag en Braassem give their living environment an average score of 5.76 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "Quiet and friendly," while another mentions a lack of facilities and a third notes the area is becoming a villa district. The reviews reflect a mix of opinions about the changes in the area.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €3,968, based on the agent's living area of 126 m². This is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €5,632 per m². The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,125,000, and the median is €900,000, so this home is at the lower end of the market.
