Biezen-West, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis free-standing house on Nieuwstraat in Boskoop is a rare find. With 75 m² of living space and a 1920 build year, it has a traditional feel and a compact layout. At €295,000, it is the cheapest of the 11 homes currently for sale in Biezen-West and sits 50% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €590,273. That makes it a notably keen option for anyone looking for a detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn at an entry-level price.
Biezen-West is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (79%) and the vast majority are single-family houses (82%). The neighbourhood has a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it feels calm and spacious. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from CBS data: a balanced age spread, with many households with children and a significant share of over-65s. The neighbourhood Biezen-West is known for its green surroundings and quiet streets.
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary school Basisschool De Hortus is on your doorstep, while secondary school Coenecoop College is a five-minute walk. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities within easy reach, including a GP practice and a restaurant about a kilometre away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Woonzicht Makelaars, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The energy label is G, which means heating costs are likely to be high, and the home dates from 1920, so some renovation may be expected.
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Nieuwstraat 27, Boskoop
Data from Biezen-West
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About Nieuwstraat 27, Boskoop
At €295,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Biezen-West and 50% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €590,273. However, the floor area is 75 m², which is 40% smaller than the average of 124 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out at about €3,933, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,655. So it is priced keenly for its size, but the small footprint and energy label G are factors to weigh.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and heating costs are likely to be high. In Biezen-West, 54.5% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but you should budget for significant energy bills.
The plot measures 89 m², which includes the footprint of the house. The home itself has 75 m² of living space. The listing does not specify a garden, so you would need to check whether the plot includes outdoor space.
In the most recent data, Biezen-West recorded 45 total crimes. That is a relatively low number for a neighbourhood of about 2,240 residents, suggesting it is a quiet area.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Hortus is 214 m away, and Coenecoop College (secondary) is 337 m away. Other primary schools like Rehobothschool and Immanuelschool are also close.
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