Voorofscheweg 224
Voorofschebuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA quiet spot in Boskoop
This terraced house sits on a quiet road in the Voorofschebuurt, a residential pocket of Boskoop where the bustle of the town centre feels a world away. The asking price of €415,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €566,000, which puts it at the more accessible end of the local market. For context, [terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn] typically command a different price point, so this one stands out for its value.
Inside the home
Built in 1982, this family home spans three floors with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m², and the plot measures 104 m². The south-facing back garden is 44 m², and the home is fully insulated with double glazing, heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
The Voorofschebuurt
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their surroundings 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 says they grew up there and have always been satisfied, adding they would never want to leave. A third notes friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though they mention few shops or nightlife options and occasional public transport problems. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,405 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. [The Voorofschebuurt neighbourhood] offers a settled, family-oriented feel.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet a couple of streets away and Aldi a ten-minute walk. The Immanuelschool primary school is on your doorstep, and secondary options like Coenecoop College are a couple of streets away. The GP practice is just around the corner and the pharmacy a five-minute walk. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Zijde on your doorstep, and Boskoop train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn] provides the wider context for these local facilities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbeurs.
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About Voorofscheweg 224, Boskoop
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €415,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €566,000, which the data describes as keen. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,371, while this home is listed at €4,368 per m² based on the agent's floor area. Ten homes are currently available in the area, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €950,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home spans three floors and contains five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The plot measures 104 m², and there is a south-facing back garden of 44 m². The property is fully insulated with double glazing and heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be relatively modest. The home is described as fully insulated with double glazing, which supports the label. No specific energy cost figures are available in the listing, but a B label generally indicates reasonable energy efficiency for a home of this size and age.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, but the overall risk level is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details on foundation condition are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area rather than measurements taken inside the home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 315 metres, followed by Hoogvliet at 444 metres and Aldi at 817 metres. There are 13 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so grocery shopping is well covered. Residents in the wider municipality mention plenty of supermarkets in the area as a positive point in their reviews.
What schools are available nearby?
The Immanuelschool primary school is just 140 metres away, and Basisschool De Hortus is at 798 metres. For secondary education, Coenecoop College is at 262 metres and Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop at 544 metres. In total there are 21 schools within a 5 km radius, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Zijde just 75 metres away, with additional stops at Boskoop, Immanuelschool and Boskoop, Gemeentehuis nearby. Boskoop train station is 575 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is at 122 metres and the pharmacy at 288 metres, so daily errands are convenient.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give an average score of 7.66 based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes a green and cosy small neighbourhood with a park, tennis courts and a petting zoo nearby. Another says they grew up there and would never want to leave. A third mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though notes limited nightlife and occasional public transport issues.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Voorofschebuurt has around 2,405 inhabitants. About 43% of households are single-person households, 29% are households with children and 28% are households without children. The age spread includes 16% under 15, 30% aged 25 to 45 and 25% aged 65 or older. The average household size is 2.0 people.
