A 1924 terraced house in Boskoop
This terraced house on Zijde 124 sits in the Voorofschebuurt, a residential pocket of Boskoop where the streets are lined with homes from different eras. The asking price of €395,000 sits roughly 30% below the average asking price of €566,000 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the local market. The living area of 92 m² is about 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 129 m², so the price per square metre works out to €4,293. For context, terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn vary widely in price depending on age and condition.
Inside the home
Built in 1924, this two-storey terraced house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 92 m², while the BAG registration records 97 m²; the plot is 143 m² according to both. The home has a south-facing back garden, full ownership, and a central heating boiler. According to the agent, the roof, walls and floor are insulated, and the energy label is B, which is an efficient label.
The Voorofschebuurt
This is a compact neighbourhood of about 2,410 residents, where just under half the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes a green and cosy small neighbourhood near the Bos Park, with tennis courts, a petting zoo, Avifauna and a small harbour, adding that everything is quite close or within 10 minutes by bike. Another says they grew up there, have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. A third notes friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options, and that public transport regularly has problems. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. Around 62 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood in the most recent data. For more on the area, see the Voorofschebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet a couple of streets away and Aldi a five-minute walk. The Immanuelschool primary school is on your doorstep, and secondary options include Coenecoop College and Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop. The GP practice Van Wiechen is just around the corner, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is a five-minute walk away. Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Zijde, just around the corner, and Boskoop train station is a five-minute walk. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis in Bodegraven is further afield. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Public risk data at address level indicates road traffic noise of 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1924 on peat soil, with 91% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Houtman & de Vogel Makelaardij.
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About Zijde 124, Boskoop
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €395,000 is roughly 30% below the average asking price of €566,000 for homes currently for sale in the Voorofschebuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €507,500, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €950,000. The price per square metre here is €4,293, based on the agent's listed living area of 92 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a two-storey terraced house with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 92 m², while the BAG registration records 97 m². The plot measures 143 m². There is a south-facing back garden and the home has full ownership. The volume is 352 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively efficient compared to the least efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than high. The agent also states that the roof, walls and floor are insulated, which supports the label. No specific energy cost figures are available in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data. The home was built in 1924 on peat soil, and 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public sources such as KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is recorded as peat.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise of 67 dB Lden at this address, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 451 metres, followed by Hoogvliet at 559 metres and Aldi at 715 metres. There are 13 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of the address. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Van Wiechen at 239 metres, and the Boskoopse Apotheek is at 420 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 728 stops at Boskoop, Zijde, which is 193 metres from the home, and also at Boskoop, Immanuelschool at 258 metres and Boskoop, Floravita at 298 metres. Boskoop train station is 441 metres away, about a five-minute walk. The listing does not state destinations or frequencies for these services.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes a green and cosy small neighbourhood near the Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, while another says they grew up there and would never want to leave. A third mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets but few nightlife options. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Voorofschebuurt.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in the Voorofschebuurt. The average asking price is €566,000 and the median is €507,500. In the most recent period, 33 homes were sold with an average price of €563,576 and an average time on the market of 36 days. This home's asking price of €395,000 is below both the average and median.
What schools are near this home?
The Immanuelschool primary school is 255 metres away, and Jenaplanschool de Zevensprong is at 867 metres. For secondary education, Coenecoop College, locatie Boskoop is at 377 metres and Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop is at 403 metres. There are 22 schools within 5 kilometres of the address.
