A classic family home in Boskoop
This terraced house on Leeuwerikstraat 12 sits in the Vogelbuurt, a quiet residential street in Boskoop. Built in 1969, it is a drive-in family home with a front and back garden. At €450,000, it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €417,800 for the area. For context, [terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn] give you a sense of what is available nearby.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 462 m³. The living area is listed at 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The plot measures 115 m² in both sources. There is a roof terrace, and the garden faces west and is accessible via the back. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership.
Life in the Vogelbuurt
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 a green and cosy small neighbourhood, mentioning the nearby Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, and notes that everything is quite close or within ten minutes by bike. Another resident says they grew up there, have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. A third resident mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though they note that for shops or nightlife you have to go to Alphen or bigger cities. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,235 residents, and about 79% of the homes are owner-occupied. [The Vogelbuurt neighbourhood] has its own character within Boskoop.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away. Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Eben Haezer is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Van Wiechen, is a ten-minute walk, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is a couple of streets further. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Zwanenwater on your doorstep, and the train station Boskoop Snijdelwijk is just around the corner. [The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn] offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, railway noise 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise 33 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1969 on peat soil, with 94% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are 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 De Pater Makelaardij Boskoop NVM and De Pater Makelaardij Boskoop NVM on Funda.
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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 Leeuwerikstraat 12, Boskoop
What is the asking price for this home and how does it compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €450,000. This is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in the Vogelbuurt, where the average asking price is €417,800 and the median is €420,000. The price per square metre is €3,383, based on the agent's listed living area of 133 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €528,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The plot measures 115 m² in both sources. There is also a roof terrace and a garden facing west, accessible via the back.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient homes. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a standard measure of energy efficiency, not a comment on the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1969 on peat soil, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is peat, which can be relevant for foundation considerations.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner at about 368 metres, and Aldi is a couple of streets away at about 617 metres. Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is on your doorstep at about 207 metres, and Basisschool Eben Haezer is about 690 metres away. For secondary education, Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop is about 1.1 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Zwanenwater on your doorstep at about 168 metres, and also at Boskoop, Station Snijdelwijk at about 203 metres. The train station Boskoop Snijdelwijk is just around the corner at about 246 metres. This gives you both bus and train options within a short walk of the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 a green and cosy small neighbourhood with the Bos Park nearby, and notes that everything is quite close or within ten minutes by bike. Another resident says they grew up there and would never want to leave.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Vogelbuurt has around 1,235 residents. About 43% of households have children, and 24% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.5 people. Around 79% of homes are owner-occupied, and 90% are single-family homes. The area has an urbanity level of 4, meaning it is not very urban.
