Koningshof 18
Rijpwetering, Kaag en Braassem
A waterside home in Rijpwetering
This terraced house on Koningshof 18 sits in Rijpwetering, a village in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem where the water is never far away. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for similar homes in the neighbourhood. For context, the wider market for terraced houses in Kaag en Braassem shows what is available in the area.
The home itself
Built in 2003, this drive-in terraced house offers six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 673 m³. The agent lists the living area at 168 m², while the BAG registration records 187 m². Outside there is a rear garden of 39 m² facing east, a front garden, a sun terrace and a balcony, plus an integral garage. The property is fully owned and comes with roof, wall and floor insulation as well as HR glazing, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The setting is described as alongside navigable water, in a residential area. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Rijpwetering
Rijpwetering is a village of about 1,610 residents, where households with children make up 37 percent of the total. Reviews from across the municipality of Kaag en Braassem give an average score of 5.76 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and friendly. Helpful and friendly towards each other." Another is more critical: "Most people end up here because they can't find housing in Leiden, Alphen and surrounding areas. But you wouldn't wish this on anyone, no facilities." A third resident, who has lived there for 19 years, notes: "No shops, no bus service. You have to do everything by car or bike." The reviews reflect a mix of opinions about the Rijpwetering neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Rijpwetering, is just around the corner, while the closest pharmacy, Apotheek Waterryck, is a ten-minute walk away in Roelofarendsveen. For groceries, the Coop is a couple of streets away, with Vomar and PLUS slightly further. RKBS De Kinderbrug primary school is a ten-minute walk from the home. Bus line 56 stops at Rijpwetering, Paardebrug, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station is Sassenheim, about five kilometres off. The hospital, Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiderdorp, is within reach in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem.
WOZ and address data
At the address level, the noise from road traffic is recorded at 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and 2 percent of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the flood risk is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rietbroek Makelaardij and Rietbroek Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Koningshof 18, Rijpwetering
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €650,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this is on the high side relative to the average asking price for similar homes in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 168 m², comes to €3,869.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
The home has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area at 168 m², while the BAG registration records 187 m². The volume is 673 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as HR glazing, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What outdoor space does this home have?
There is a rear garden of 39 m² facing east, a front garden, a sun terrace and a balcony. The home also has an integral garage. The setting is described as alongside navigable water, in a residential area.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and 2 percent of properties in the area 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 are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is recorded at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Coop, about 2.2 kilometres away. Vomar is around 3.4 kilometres, PLUS about 3.5 kilometres, and Hoogvliet about 4 kilometres. There are nine supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is RKBS De Kinderbrug, about 850 metres away. RKB Ter Does is about 2.2 kilometres, and RKBS De Kiem about 2.8 kilometres. There are 15 schools within five kilometres, though secondary education is further, at about 6.7 kilometres.
How is the public transport in Rijpwetering?
Bus line 56 stops at Rijpwetering, Paardebrug, about 500 metres from the home, with additional stops on H. P. van der Poellaan and Koppoellaan. The nearest train station is Sassenheim, about 5.1 kilometres away. A resident notes there is no bus service in the village, though the stops are within walking distance.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Reviews from across the municipality of Kaag en Braassem give an average score of 5.76 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and friendly. Helpful and friendly towards each other." Another is critical: "Most people end up here because they can't find housing in Leiden, Alphen and surrounding areas. But you wouldn't wish this on anyone, no facilities."
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, while the flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, according to area-level climate data. These are indications at the area level, not an assessment of this specific property.
Is there a garage or parking for this home?
Yes, the home has an integral garage. The agent also mentions a front garden and a sun terrace.





