Homes for sale in Boskoop, Alphen aan den Rijn
View the current supply of homes for sale in Boskoop, with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to make the right choice.
What does a home in Boskoop cost?
Boskoop is a neighbourhood where the majority of homes are owner-occupied: 64% are owner-occupied homes, compared to 36% rented. The average WOZ value is €368,000, slightly higher than the municipal average of €360,000 in Alphen aan den Rijn. But actual transaction prices are significantly higher. In the past twelve months, 74 homes were sold for an average purchase price of €589,277, with a range from €247,500 to €2,250,000. The average living area came to 140 m². Here you will find a mix of single-family homes, semi-detached houses and detached houses, supplemented by apartments in areas such as Biezen-Oost and Snijdelwijk. At the top of this page you will always see the current listings with asking prices and selling times.
Living in Boskoop: tree nurseries, accessibility and neighbourhood feel
Boskoop has traditionally been known as the centre of the Dutch tree nursery sector, and you can still feel that. The polders and nurseries around the neighbourhood give the village a green, rural character that you rarely find in other parts of the municipality. Residents on the Boskoop neighbourhood page rate the neighbourhood a 6.2 out of 10. Accessibility (8.0) and greenery (7.5) score notably high. Boskoop station is centrally located and takes you via the R-net train service to Alphen aan den Rijn or Gouda in about twenty minutes. The N207 and the connection to the A12 at Bodegraven provide good road accessibility towards The Hague, Utrecht and Rotterdam. Resident Cavin confirms this: "There is a station five minutes from me. Accessibility is fine."
At the same time, residents are critical of the amenities. With a score of 4.5 out of 10, that is the weakest point. Cavin notes that there are only three shops in the immediate vicinity. The shopping offer is concentrated around the Zijde, where you will find an Albert Heijn, a Dirk and a handful of specialist shops. For more extensive shopping you go to the centre of Alphen aan den Rijn. Education scores a reasonable 7.0: primary schools such as De Zonnewijzer and Het Kompas are spread across neighbourhoods like de Vogelbuurt and Botanicusbuurt. For secondary education, children have to go to Waddinxveen or Alphen.
Opinions are divided on social cohesion. Resident Denise (6.5/10) describes it as follows: "Many are, in my opinion, focused on themselves, so there is little interaction and cosiness in the neighbourhood." She thinks more neighbourhood activities would help. The safety score of 5.5 and reports of nuisance show that Boskoop is not a carefree village. Cavin mentions "crimes and nuisance, every day." This nuances the green, quiet image. For sports, there are opportunities at football club Boskoop and tennis club De Bosrand. The Reijerskoop park offers space for walking and playing, although residents note that some apartment complexes are in need of renovation.
Does Boskoop suit you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of almost €590,000, buying a home in Boskoop is not a starter affair, unless you consider buying an apartment in Boskoop at the lower end of the market around €250,000. Families with children form the largest household group (2,575 households), and that fits the supply of single-family homes in neighbourhoods such as Laag Boskoop and Zuidwijk. Movers-up and seniors will find spacious plots here, sometimes with views over the nurseries. Bear in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary and valuation costs. Overbidding occurs, especially for popular single-family homes. If you are looking for more flexibility, also check the supply of rental homes in Boskoop.
Searching for a home to buy in Boskoop and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood. Want to compare? Also check the supply in nearby neighbourhoods such as Ridderveld, Zegersloot or view all homes for sale in Alphen aan den Rijn. More information about local regulations and zoning plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Boskoop?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Boskoop was €589,277. Prices ranged from €247,500 to €2,250,000, depending on property type and location. The average living area was 140 m².
What is the WOZ value of homes in Boskoop?
The average WOZ value in Boskoop is €368,000. That is slightly higher than the municipal average of Alphen aan den Rijn (€360,000). The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and may differ from the actual selling price.
What additional costs do I have when buying a home in Boskoop?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary costs, valuation costs, and possibly advisory and mortgage costs. Expect around 4-6% in additional costs on top of the purchase price. For new-build homes, you pay no transfer tax but do pay VAT.
Is buying an apartment in Boskoop affordable for first-time buyers?
At the lower end of the market, apartments in Boskoop are available from around €247,500. This makes it difficult but not impossible for first-time buyers with a median income. Keep in mind that overbidding occurs, especially when supply is scarce.
How is the accessibility when you buy a home in Boskoop?
Boskoop has its own train station with R-net connections to Gouda and Alphen aan den Rijn. By car, you can quickly reach the A12 via the N207 towards The Hague or Utrecht. Residents rate accessibility at 8.0 out of 10, the highest-scoring point of the neighbourhood.
Fine neighbourhood with a nice park next to it. The apartments could do with renewal. And there are crimes and nuisance here every day. Accessibility is fine because there is a station 5 minutes from me. In terms of shops and facilities, there aren't many, there are 3 shops here. The houses are old.
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbourhood with all ages, (I have said this about the community) many are in my opinion on their own, resulting in little interaction and cosiness in the neighbourhood. I think that if more activities were offered, there could be more interaction. For younger children there are several nice playgrounds, but for older ones there is actually nothing at all. Plenty of amenities, from train, school, supermarket, snack bar, hairdresser, dentist, sports hall all top in the neighbourhood. In the past, I felt there were more burglaries and car fires than now, which makes me feel that the neighbourhood has become safer.
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