A grand home on the green edge of Nieuwerbrug
This detached house on De Bree 1 sits in the Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn Kern neighbourhood, a village along the Oude Rijn in the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk. With its 1923 origins and a plot that wraps around the house, it has the feel of a classic country home. The asking price of €1,100,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price of €575,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk sits well below this figure.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 600 cubic metres. The BAG registration lists a living area of 198 square metres, while the agent's listing states 166 square metres. Similarly, the plot is 635 square metres according to the BAG registration, but the agent lists 1,136 square metres. The house has a garden all around, a detached brick garage and a balcony. It is offered with full ownership, and the agent mentions roof insulation, wall insulation and secondary glazing, plus a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The setting is described as open with a free view.
Life in Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn Kern
Residents across the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk give their living environment an average score of 7.92, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Many families, nice green strips with fun playgrounds and quick access to the polder for walking or running. Plenty of primary schools, secondary schools further away." Another resident is less positive: "Many neighbours keep to themselves and there is little sense of community. Even though things regularly happen here, like a car on fire, car windows being smashed, a neighbour being bullied regularly, bikes being stolen, 3 devices have been placed that cause irritation." A third resident notes: "I'm not often outside, but there's hardly anything going on." The neighbourhood has around 1,520 inhabitants, with 37% of households having children. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood, so they should be read as a general impression. For a closer look at what the Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn Kern neighbourhood itself is like, the local data shows a mix of ages and household types.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest primary school, CBS De Brug, is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the nearest PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away, with a Jumbo and a SPAR express a bit further. The nearest bus stop, Nieuwerbrug, Graaf Albrechtstraat, is on your doorstep and is served by bus line 724. The nearest train station is Bodegraven, about five kilometres away. The hospital, Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, is in Bodegraven, roughly four and a half kilometres from the house. This part of the Green Heart is well served for everyday needs, and the wider area falls under the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €882,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €678,000 to €882,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the house was built in 1923 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is low, while the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including LiNDA Makelaardij, LiNDA Makelaardij Leidsche Rijn B.V., and LiNDA Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 De Bree 1, Nieuwerbrug Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,100,000 is 91% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €575,000. This comparison is precomputed against the average asking price for homes currently for sale in Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn Kern. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 166 square metres, is €6,627, which is 62% higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,094 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 600 cubic metres. There is a garden all around the house, a detached brick garage and a balcony. The agent lists a living area of 166 square metres, while the BAG registration states 198 square metres. The plot is listed as 1,136 square metres by the agent, but the BAG registration gives 635 square metres. The house is offered with full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €882,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price of €1,100,000 is 25% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 30%, from €678,000 in 2020 to €882,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and can differ from what a buyer might pay.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The house was built in 1923 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. Additionally, 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school, CBS De Brug, is about 440 metres away, a five-minute walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Driebruggen, is roughly 3.9 kilometres away, which is a longer walk or a short drive. The nearest supermarket, PLUS, is about 2 kilometres away. For public transport, the bus stop at Graaf Albrechtstraat is just 137 metres from the house, served by bus line 724. The nearest train station is Bodegraven, about 4.7 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The neighbourhood of Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn Kern has around 1,520 inhabitants, with 37% of households having children. Residents across the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk give their living environment an average score of 7.92 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident mentions "nice green strips with fun playgrounds and quick access to the polder," while another notes that "there is little sense of community." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label of this home is D. This label indicates the energy performance of the house, and with label D, you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions that the house has roof insulation, wall insulation and secondary glazing, as well as a central heating boiler and a wood stove. These features are stated by the agent and are separate from the energy label itself. The energy label is based on the official registration.
How many sources list this home for sale?
At the time of writing, this home is offered via three channels: LiNDA Makelaardij, LiNDA Makelaardij Leidsche Rijn B.V., and LiNDA Makelaardij on Funda. This means the home is listed through multiple sources, all under the LiNDA Makelaardij brand. The listing has been active since 30 October 2026. If you are interested, you can contact any of these sources for more information.
