Van Boetzelaerstraat, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Da Costastraat sits in a friendly part of Alphen aan den Rijn, where the streets are lined with similar homes from the 1950s. With 104 m² of living space and a 147 m² plot, it offers a comfortable layout for a couple or small family. The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €370,000, but it reflects the larger-than-average floor area. For context, terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn typically sell for around €4,785 per m².
The neighbourhood has a strong community feel, with many families and a mix of ages. Two residents give it an average score of 8.76 out of 10. One says: 'I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about.' Another adds: 'Lots of play space for children. Contact with each other. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance.' The area is densely built (address density 2,747 per km²) and very urban, so shops and services are never far. Learn more about the Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is a couple of streets away at Albert Heijn or Hoogvliet. For primary schools, Basisschool de Rank is just around the corner, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools are a short bike ride away, with the nearest about 1.6 km. The city centre is within walking distance, and a park or public garden is on your doorstep. For broader amenities, the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers everything you need.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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The asking price of €475,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €370,000, but this home is larger than many in the area (104 m² vs. an average of 115 m² for sold homes). The price per m² works out to about €4,567, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,785 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the size and is in line with recent sales.
Energy label D is the middle of the scale, it means the home is not as efficient as modern builds but not the worst either. You can expect moderate energy costs. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and does not necessarily mean the home is poorly insulated; it could be due to the heating system. Many homes in the neighbourhood have labels B or better, but a third are D or lower.
The Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood is popular with families. About 38% of households have children, and there are plenty of play spaces. Residents mention a primary school around the corner and good contact among neighbours. The area feels safe and community-oriented, with a low crime rate relative to the city.
Albert Heijn is just 335 m away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. Hoogvliet is 533 m, and Ekoplaza is 601 m. For a quick top-up, there is a SPAR express at 769 m. All are within easy walking distance.
Alphen aan den Rijn station is 3.4 km from the home, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The station connects to Leiden, Utrecht, and other cities.
Basisschool de Rank is just 123 m away, ideal for young children. Other primary schools within walking distance include De Windroos (701 m) and De Bonifacius (737 m). Secondary schools are about 1.6 km away, a 15-minute bike ride.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size of 147 m² suggests there is outdoor space.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I 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 AILots of play space for children. Contact with each other But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance. All secondary schools within max 15 minutes by bike. Many dog owners, but almost everyone cleans up their dog's mess
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| Sale price | €536,313 | €370,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,785 | – |
How residents experience their district
I 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 AIYou have the city centre close by, you can easily get there, and you have nice pavements everywhere next to the road that are clean and usually don't have big bumps in them. You also have the Rijnstroompark where you can have a nice walk or play for small children, and there are trees next to the road, which is also nature, and several playgrounds in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of play space for children. Contact with each other But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance. All secondary schools within max 15 minutes by bike. Many dog owners, but almost everyone cleans up their dog's mess
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €499,306 | €376,944 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,626 | – |
| Rent price | €937 p/m | €937 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
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.
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Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €542,405 | €472,546 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,428 | – |
| Rent price | €1,488 p/m | €1,488 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
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