Buitenkerk 74
Zwammerdam Dorp, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA detached home on the water's edge
This detached house on Buitenkerk 74 sits in Zwammerdam Dorp, a village atmosphere along the water in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. The setting is described as rural, with an open position and a free view, on a quiet road alongside navigable water. Built in 1972, the home offers a living area of 229 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 203 m². With a price of €845,000, that works out at €3,690 per m² based on the agent's figures, which is on the high side compared with the average of €4,095 per m² for detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a bungalow-style detached house with 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The volume is 849 m³. There is a garden around the house, with a south-facing back garden of 248 m², a front garden, side garden and additional storage space of 24 m², accessible via the back. The garage is integrated into the home. It is freehold ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler and a gas fireplace.
Life in Zwammerdam Dorp
Zwammerdam Dorp is a small community with around 1,015 residents, and the housing stock is mostly single-family homes. The village sits along the water, and residents of the wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes a "cosy backwater" with friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife, for which you have to go to Alphen or bigger cities like Leiden or The Hague. Another resident, from the Bomenbuurt in Alphen, praises the green surroundings and the central location. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the Zwammerdam Dorp neighbourhood offers, the figures show a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents between 45 and 65.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zwammerdam is just around the corner, and the nearest supermarket, a Jumbo, is a couple of streets away. The Aldi and Albert Heijn are slightly further, around 2.4 km. Basisschool Oranje Nassau is a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, bus line 722 stops at Zwammerdam, Brugstraat, a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Bodegraven, about 2.7 km. The pharmacy and hospital, BENU Apotheek Bodegraven and Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, are both in Bodegraven, around 2.2 km. This all sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €548,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 54% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 19%, from €460,000 to €548,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft and industrial noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Bodegraven and Drieman Bodegraven Lugthart.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Buitenkerk 74, Zwammerdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €845,000 is 54% above the WOZ value of €548,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a fact, not a judgement on whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 229 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 203 m². The volume is 849 m³. There is a garden around the house, with a south-facing back garden of 248 m², plus a front garden, side garden and 24 m² of storage space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which can help keep energy use down. The exact costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden and industrial noise is 49 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at about 2.2 km, followed by an Aldi at 2.4 km and an Albert Heijn at 2.4 km. There are also a Jumbo at 3.3 km and a Hoogvliet at 4.7 km. All are within a 5 km radius, so daily groceries require a short drive or bike ride.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Oranje Nassau is the nearest primary school, about 516 m away, a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within 5 km include Da Costaschool, IKC Schatrijk, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Willibrord and Prinses Beatrixschool. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 6.5 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 722 stops at Zwammerdam, Brugstraat, about 565 m away, and also at Zwammerdam, Café 't Zwaantje and Zwammerdam, De Hooge Burgh. The nearest train station is Bodegraven, about 2.7 km away, which connects to the wider rail network.
What is the neighbourhood of Zwammerdam Dorp like?
Zwammerdam Dorp has around 1,015 residents and a housing stock that is 87% single-family homes. The village is situated along the water, and the setting of this home is described as rural with an open position. Residents of the wider municipality give an average score of 7.66, with one calling it a "cosy backwater".
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 19%, from €460,000 to €548,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2020 and 2021. This reflects the general trend in the area, though it does not predict future changes.
