Valkenburgerlaan 77
Biezen-West, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodA 1938 semi-detached home in Boskoop
This semi-detached house on Valkenburgerlaan 77 sits in Biezen-West, a residential part of Boskoop within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. Built in 1938, it has a living area of 141 square metres according to the agent, on a plot of 239 square metres. The asking price of €660,000 works out at €4,681 per square metre, which is on the high side compared with the average of €4,260 per square metre for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for a home here is €602,000, and the median is €470,000. Across the municipality, there are plenty of semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn to compare with.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a five-room house with three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 512 cubic metres. The living area is given as 141 square metres in the listing, while the BAG registration records 139 square metres. The plot size of 239 square metres is the same in both sources. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the efficiency scale, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Biezen-West
Biezen-West is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,240 residents, and it has a distinctly local feel. Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the wider area as having a "green and cosy" character, mentioning the nearby Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, as well as attractions like Avifauna and a small harbour. Another notes that "friendly people" live here and that there are "plenty of supermarkets in the area", though they add that for nightlife you would need to head to Alphen or larger cities. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression of the surroundings. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of housing, with 82% single-family homes and 79% owner-occupied properties. This is the Biezen-West neighbourhood as it stands today.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. A GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Kallan, is on your doorstep, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is just around the corner. For groceries, the Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away, with another Hoogvliet and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. The Rehobothschool is just around the corner for primary education, and the Coenecoop College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Rozenlaan, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station, Boskoop, is about 1.5 kilometres from the home. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which includes the town centre of Boskoop itself.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, which does not exceed the noise standard, and railway noise is 7 dB Lden, also within the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1938 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public datasets, not a survey of the property itself.
The listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Huispedia. The listing provides the key details of the property, including its size, layout and energy label, though it does not mention any specific installations or outdoor features beyond the plot itself.
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About Valkenburgerlaan 77, Boskoop
What is the asking price for this home and how does it compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €660,000 for this semi-detached house on Valkenburgerlaan 77. That works out at €4,681 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 141 square metres. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Biezen-West is €602,000, with a median of €470,000, and the average price per square metre is €4,260. So this home is priced above the neighbourhood average on both total price and per-square-metre basis.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent's listing, this is a five-room house with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The total volume is 512 cubic metres. The living area is stated as 141 square metres in the listing, while the BAG registration records 139 square metres. The plot size is 239 square metres in both sources. The home was built in 1938 and has an energy label of C.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate heating costs rather than the lowest possible bills. A label C home is not as efficient as the top labels, but it is also not among the least efficient. The label reflects the overall energy performance of the property, and the exact costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is because the home was built in 1938 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970, and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is a Hoogvliet about 670 metres away, with another Hoogvliet at 755 metres and an Albert Heijn at 824 metres. For primary education, the Rehobothschool is 175 metres away and Basisschool De Hortus is 351 metres. The Coenecoop College for secondary education is 854 metres from the home. A GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Kallan, is just 97 metres away, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is 837 metres away.
What public transport options are available near this home?
The nearest bus stop is Boskoop, Rozenlaan, about 362 metres away, served by bus line 728. There are two other stops on the same line within about 700 metres: Boskoop, Centrum Noord and Boskoop, Bulksebrug. The nearest train station is Boskoop, approximately 1.5 kilometres from the home. The bus line and train station provide connections to the surrounding area, though specific destinations and frequencies are not part of the listing data.
What is the neighbourhood of Biezen-West like?
Biezen-West has around 2,240 residents and a housing stock that is 82% single-family homes, with 79% owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with 32% of residents between 45 and 65, and 20% aged 65 or older. Reviews from residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give an average score of 7.66, with one resident mentioning the green and cosy character of the wider area and another noting the friendly people and plentiful supermarkets. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.
Is there any flood risk for this property?
According to public risk data for this address, the pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rainfall is limited. The current flood risk is medium, and this is expected to remain medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
How does the asking price compare to the average sold price in the neighbourhood?
In the past period, 47 homes were sold in Biezen-West, with an average sold price of €573,191. The average time on the market for these sales was 49 days. The asking price for this home is €660,000, which is above that average sold price. Currently, there are 12 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €295,000 to €1,175,000. This home sits in the upper part of that range.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 45 dB Lden, which does not exceed the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 7 dB Lden, also below the standard. Aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, again within the norm. These figures are from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself. All three noise sources are below their respective standards.
Statistics for Biezen-West
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €602,000 | €470,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,260 | – |
| Rent price | €1,917 p/m | €1,917 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
Experiences from Boskoop
How residents experience their district
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Boskoop
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €594,638 | €506,702 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,168 | – |
| Rent price | €2,209 p/m | €2,209 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
Experiences from Alphen aan den Rijn
How residents experience their municipality
De Bomenbuurt is located near the beautiful Bos Park with tennis courts and a nice petting zoo. There are many fun things in the neighbourhood, such as Avifauna, Winkelplein Baronie, a small harbour, and even DIY stores. De Bomenbuurt is very centrally located in Alphen aan den Rijn. So everything is quite close or within 10 minutes by bike. Nice area with many schools and shops and of course trees! There is a special neighbourhood, we call it the 'Molukker wijk', where mainly Moluccan people or Indo people live. A very pleasant and warm community.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems.
Auto-translated to English by AII find the experience of the neighbourhood pleasant. I love multiculturalism and that's what it is here. You can find all sorts of things here. We have Islamic butchers and people mix well here in the neighbourhood. We've just had the renovation of shopping centre De Ridderhof and it looks tidy again. Nearby we also have a huge recreational area with a massive ditch, where you can rip, waterski, or take a forest walk. All in all, a nice neighbourhood. Nothing has ever happened to us here or have I felt unsafe, no, that's not an issue. Education is anyway poor if you have a child with multiple diagnoses who never gets help..
Auto-translated to English by AIFine 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 AISince I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age.
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIA neighbourhood to live well in.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Alphen aan den Rijn
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €527,998 | €453,757 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,229 | – |
| Rent price | €1,580 p/m | €1,577 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
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