Valkenburgerlaan 34
Biezen-West, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA spacious family home in Biezen-West
This terraced house on the Valkenburgerlaan sits in Biezen-West, a residential part of Boskoop within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. The home was built in 1990 and carries an energy label B. With a living area of 170 square metres according to the BAG registration, this is a generously proportioned home. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €606,462, a difference of 20 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,297, while this home is listed at €4,265 per square metre. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the home dates from 1990 and has an energy label B, which is a reasonably efficient label. The plot measures 272 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent has not specified any features such as insulation, heating systems, or whether there is a garden or garage. As a result, the information available is limited to the basics of type, age, and energy performance.
Life in Biezen-West
Biezen-West is a neighbourhood of about 2,210 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Around a third of households have children, and a similar share are single-person households. 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, plus attractions like Avifauna and a small harbour. Another resident who grew up in the area says they have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. A third resident notes friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options, and mentions that public transport regularly has problems. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than Biezen-West specifically. The neighbourhood itself has 997 homes, of which 80 percent are owner-occupied. For more on the local area, see the Biezen-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. The Rehobothschool is just around the corner, and Basisschool De Hortus is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Coenecoop College in Boskoop is a ten-minute walk. Groceries are well covered with a Hoogvliet on your doorstep and an Albert Heijn just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kallan is just around the corner, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Rozenlaan just around the corner, and the train station Boskoop is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn encompasses both the town and its surrounding villages, and the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a broader picture of the area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data sources. The foundation risk indication is medium, with peat soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and 21 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The flood risk is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. Noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 8 dB Lden, and from air traffic 29 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Verdoold Makelaars.
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About Valkenburgerlaan 34, Boskoop
What does the asking price of €725,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is 20 percent above the average asking price of €606,462 for homes currently for sale in Biezen-West. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,297, while this home is listed at €4,265 per square metre based on the BAG living area of 170 square metres. The price verdict is that this home is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is known about the layout of this terraced house?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is 170 square metres according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 272 square metres. The home was built in 1990 and has an energy label B. No further details about the interior or outdoor space are stated in the listing.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the layout, number of rooms, outdoor space, or any features such as insulation or heating systems. As a result, the available information is limited to the property type, year of construction, energy label, and floor areas from the BAG registration. The agent has not provided additional details about the interior or installations.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have reasonable energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. No information about insulation or heating installations is stated in the listing.
What are the area-level risk indications for this address?
Public data indicates a medium foundation risk for this area, with peat soil noted as sensitive to settlement. The flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. Noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which schools are near this home?
The Rehobothschool is just around the corner at 160 metres, and Basisschool De Hortus is a couple of streets away at 292 metres. For secondary education, Coenecoop College in Boskoop is 836 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are 18 schools within five kilometres, so there is a good choice of primary and secondary options in the wider area.
What supermarkets and healthcare are nearby?
A Hoogvliet supermarket is 656 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 783 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kallan is 253 metres away, just around the corner, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is 804 metres away. The nearest hospital, Groene Hart Ziekenhuis in Bodegraven, is 5.6 kilometres away.
How is this home connected by public transport?
Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Rozenlaan, 248 metres away, just around the corner. The train station Boskoop is 1,538 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are additional bus stops on the same line at Boskoop, Bulksebrug and Boskoop, Centrum Noord within about 650 metres. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
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 mentions a green and cosy small neighbourhood with a park, tennis courts, and a petting zoo. Another says they grew up there and would never want to leave. A third notes friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, but few shops or nightlife, and occasional public transport problems. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not Biezen-West specifically.
What is the housing market like in Biezen-West?
There are currently 13 homes for sale in Biezen-West, with asking prices ranging from €295,000 to €1,175,000. The average asking price is €606,462 and the median is €490,000. In the past period, 47 homes were sold at an average price of €573,191, taking an average of 49 days to sell. The average living area of homes for sale is 142 square metres.
