A semi-detached home by the water
This semi-detached house from 1924 sits right on the water in Biezen-West, a residential neighbourhood in Boskoop. With its east-facing back garden and a setting that combines a waterside position with a quiet residential street, it has a classic Dutch charm. The asking price of €365,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €659,967. For context, semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn give you an idea of what is on offer in the wider area.
Inside the home
The agent lists the living area at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 80 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 178 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 108 m². The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The volume comes to 329 m³. According to the agent, the home has roof and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and a back garden of 41 m² facing east. The energy label is C.
Life in Biezen-West
Biezen-West is a small neighbourhood with about 2,210 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents of the wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes the area as a "green and cosy small neighbourhood," mentioning the nearby Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo. Another says, "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave." A third notes that while there are plenty of supermarkets, "few shops or nightlife options" mean you head to Alphen or bigger cities for that. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not specifically Biezen-West. For more on what this part of town is like, have a look at the Biezen-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, Basisschool De Hortus and Rehobothschool are both a couple of streets away, while Coenecoop College for secondary education is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kallan and the Boskoopse Apotheek are both within a five-minute walk. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Centrum Noord, about 344 metres away, and the train station Boskoop is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn covers a wide area with plenty of options for work and leisure.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €328,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 11% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 55%, from €211,000 in 2020 to €328,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the peat soil and the fact that the home was built in 1924. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is medium, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Houtman & de Vogel Makelaardij.
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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 Voorkade 78, Boskoop
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €365,000 is 45% below the average asking price in Biezen-West, which is €659,967. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 93 m², is €3,925, which is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €4,646 per m². This makes the price keen compared with other homes currently on the market in the area.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 80 m². The plot is given as 178 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 108 m². The house has a volume of 329 m³ and includes a back garden of 41 m² facing east.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €328,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €365,000 is 11% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €211,000 in 2020 to €328,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 13 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, both of which stay below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1924 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of the buildings were constructed before 1970, and 1% of the properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Hoogvliet is 335 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 522 metres away, so daily groceries are within easy walking distance. For primary education, Basisschool De Hortus is 433 metres away and Rehobothschool is 454 metres away. Coenecoop College for secondary education is 466 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Kallan at 515 metres, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is 506 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Boskoop, Centrum Noord, at 344 metres, served by bus line 728. There are additional stops on the same line at Boskoop, Gemeentehuis (487 metres) and Boskoop, Rozenlaan (568 metres). The train station Boskoop is 992 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What is the neighbourhood of Biezen-West like?
Biezen-West has about 2,210 residents, with a mix of household types: 29% are single-person households and 34% are households with children. The average household size is 2.3 people. Residents of the wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident mentions the nearby Bos Park and the central location, while another notes that nightlife options are limited and you would need to go to Alphen or bigger cities.
