Homes for sale in Rokkeveen, Zoetermeer

What does a home cost in Rokkeveen?

Rokkeveen is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 68% of the more than 8,900 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €404,000, well above the Zoetermeer average of €357,000. That difference is no coincidence. The neighbourhood has relatively many spacious single-family homes and semi-detached houses, which drives up the value. In the past twelve months, 95 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €551,779. The range is wide: from around €300,000 for an apartment to €1,435,000 for the largest detached homes. The average living area of 130 m² shows that you generally get more square metres here than in neighbourhoods like Zoetermeer city centre. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.

Living in Rokkeveen: quiet, green and still accessible

Residents of Rokkeveen give their neighbourhood a 7.2 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That may not sound spectacular, but the scores for safety (7.8) and green spaces (7.5) tell the story of a neighbourhood where you can take a walk in the evening without worry. Resident Lebateau sums it up aptly: "All amenities nearby and relatively safe. The neighbourhood is varied in terms of housing and is well interspersed with green zones and a real park." That park is the Westerpark, a sizeable green lung that cuts through the neighbourhood. Towards the east side, Rokkeveen borders the Buytenpark and the Westerpark, where you can be in the woods within a few minutes by bike. Resident Lia also mentions this: "Close to public transport and shopping centre, also near the woods."

Yet there are caveats. The neighbourhood scores a 6.8 on amenities and a 6.3 on education. Resident Wil is honest about that: "Quiet neighbourhood, but there's nothing to do anywhere in the area." For daily groceries, you can go to supermarkets in and around the neighbourhood, and Rokkeveen shopping centre offers the basics. For more extensive shopping or dining, you need to go to the city centre or Stadshart Zoetermeer. Primary schools such as De Tjalk and De Waterlelie are located in the neighbourhood, but for secondary education, students rely on schools elsewhere in Zoetermeer. Sports facilities are certainly available: Rokkeveen tennis club and various sports clubs at the sports park are within walking distance.

In terms of accessibility, Rokkeveen is well situated. Rokkeveen tram stop and Javalaan stop offer a direct connection to Den Haag Centraal via RandstadRail (lines 3 and 4), getting you to The Hague city centre in about 35 minutes. By car, you are quickly on the N206 towards the A12, handy for those who need to go to Rotterdam or Utrecht. The location on the edge of the city, as Lebateau notes, means you can quickly drive into the polder or the Groene Hart. Within the neighbourhood, the character varies: in Rokkeveen-West you mainly find terraced houses from the 1980s, while Rokkeveen-Oost is slightly newer and more spacious. Read more about the character of the neighbourhood and all resident reviews on the Rokkeveen neighbourhood page.

Is Rokkeveen right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of over €550,000, buying a home in Rokkeveen is mainly interesting for movers and families looking for space. The largest household group consists of families with children (3,305 households), and you can feel that in the atmosphere. For first-time buyers, entry is possible at around €300,000, which would mean buying an apartment in Rokkeveen. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs can quickly add up to €5,000 to €10,000. In the current market, overbidding is common, so make sure you have a good financial advisor. If buying is outside your budget, then check out the rental homes in Rokkeveen as an alternative, although the rental supply is more limited at 32% of the stock.

Searching for homes for sale in Rokkeveen and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a home but also know what it's really like to live there. Want to compare? Then also check the supply in nearby neighbourhoods such as Buytenwegh de Leyens, Seghwaert or Noordhove. Or view all homes for sale in Zoetermeer. More information about the municipality can be found on the Zoetermeer municipality website.