A semi-detached home in the heart of Bodegraven
This semi-detached house on Burg. v. Dobben de Bruijnstraat 20 sits in the Vijverwijk neighbourhood of Bodegraven, a town in the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk. Built in 1959, the home has a living area of 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The asking price of €500,000 is in line with the market, sitting 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €598,167. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk reflects the wider market in the municipality.
Inside the home
The house offers four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The property has a volume of 389 m³ and comes with a garden on three sides: a rear garden of 72 m² facing southwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front and side garden. There is also a detached brick garage. The home is in full ownership and, according to the agent, has mostly double glazing, a central heating boiler and a gas fireplace. The setting is described as in the centre with an unobstructed view. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes.
Life in Vijverwijk
Vijverwijk is home to around 2,100 people, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. Residents of 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 enthusiastic: "Many neighbours keep to themselves and there is little sense of community." A third notes: "I'm not often outside, but there's hardly anything going on." The reviews paint a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them all. For more on the area, see the Vijverwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Aldi just around the corner. The Da Costaschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and IKC Schatrijk is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Van Gils en Mulder, and the BENU Apotheek are both a couple of streets away, as is the Groene Hart Ziekenhuis. Bus stop Bodegraven, Vijverlaan is on your doorstep with line 724, and the train station Bodegraven is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk offers further amenities across the wider area, as described on the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €434,000, and the asking price is 15% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €309,000 to €434,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the home was built in 1959 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vreeken & Meijer makelaardij (ERA).
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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 Burg. v. Dobben de Bruijnstraat 20, Bodegraven
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €434,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 16% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €598,167.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 389 m³. According to the agent, the living area is 91 m², while the BAG registration records 104 m². The property also includes a rear garden of 72 m² facing southwest, a front and side garden, and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent notes that the home has mostly double glazing, a central heating boiler and a gas fireplace. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the home's construction.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1959 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. The KCAF attention area notes that 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Jumbo is on your doorstep at about 185 metres, Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 348 metres, and Aldi is also just around the corner at 356 metres. A second Jumbo is about 1.2 km away. In total, there are seven supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
The Da Costaschool primary school is a couple of streets away at about 321 metres. IKC Schatrijk is a ten-minute walk at 607 metres, and the Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Willibrord is at 908 metres. There are 12 schools within five kilometres. Secondary schools are further away, at about 8.8 km according to neighbourhood data.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk give their living environment an average score of 7.92, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the green strips and playgrounds, while another mentions a lack of community spirit and some incidents. A third resident says there is not much going on. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Vijverwijk neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Bodegraven, Vijverlaan is on your doorstep at about 58 metres, served by line 724. The Markstraat stop at 348 metres has lines 722 and 724, and the Willemstraat stop at 396 metres has line 722. The train station Bodegraven is about 623 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property rose by 40%, from €309,000 to €434,000. The yearly values were: €309,000 in 2020, €318,000 in 2021, €350,000 in 2022, €353,000 in 2023, €384,000 in 2024 and €434,000 in 2025. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
