A grand home by the water
This detached house on Akerboomseweg 2 sits in Zwammerdam Dorp, a village setting where the address density is low and the surroundings feel open. Built in 1955, the home stands on a plot of 783 m² and is offered for €1,400,000. With a price per square metre of €3,804 based on the agent's floor area, this asking price sits on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €4,095 per m² for homes that are currently for sale. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €905,000, and there are currently two homes on the market. This is one of the detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn that stands out for its size.
Inside the house
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, six bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 1,500 m³. The living area is listed as 368 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 392 m². The garden is at the rear, facing north-east and accessible via the back entrance, and there is a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The setting is described as being on navigable water, in a residential area with an open view.
Life in Zwammerdam Dorp
The village of Zwammerdam Dorp has around 1,015 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses. Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems." Another adds: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The village itself recorded 28 crimes in the most recent figures. This is the Zwammerdam Dorp neighbourhood as it stands today.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zwammerdam is just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, Basisschool Oranje Nassau, is a ten-minute walk away. For daily groceries, the Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with the Aldi and Albert Heijn slightly further. The pharmacy and the Groene Hart Ziekenhuis are both in Bodegraven, about a ten-minute walk from the home. Bus line 722 stops at Zwammerdam, Café 't Zwaantje, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Bodegraven. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of services within reach, as described in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 66 dB Lden, while aircraft and industrial noise remain below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1955 construction on clay soil and the fact that 48% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Riggeling & Dupree Makelaars Bodegraven. The listing has been available since 12 June 2026.
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About Akerboomseweg 2, Zwammerdam
What is the asking price for this detached house?
The asking price is €1,400,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 368 m², that works out to €3,804 per square metre. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €905,000, and the average price per square metre there is €4,095. The home is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, six bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The volume is 1,500 m³. The living area is listed as 368 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 392 m². There is a rear garden facing north-east and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data provided. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 66 dB Lden, based on 2022 figures. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden and industrial noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. The home was built in 1955 on clay soil, and 48% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Jumbo, about 2.1 km away, followed by the Aldi at 2.3 km and the Albert Heijn at 2.3 km. There are five supermarkets within 5 km of the home. For daily groceries, the Jumbo is the closest option, roughly a ten-minute walk from the property.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Basisschool Oranje Nassau, about 550 m away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within reach include Da Costaschool, IKC Schatrijk and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Willibrord. There are twelve schools within 5 km, and the nearest secondary school is about 6.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 722 stops at Zwammerdam, Café 't Zwaantje, about 550 m from the home, and also at Zwammerdam, Brugstraat and Zwammerdam, De Hooge Burgh. The nearest train station is Bodegraven, about 2.6 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague." Another says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
Is the home at risk of flooding?
The address-level risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an assessment of this specific property.
