Buying a home in Molenzicht, Bodegraven.
Living in Centrum Bodegraven puts you in a village where neighbors actually know each other—the kind of place where the baker remembers your name. You'll find mostly 1930s to 1970s homes with breathing room around them, not the tight terraces of bigger cities. Everything you need is walkable: water, shops, the train station. It's quiet without feeling isolated, and you're twenty minutes from Utrecht or Amsterdam.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Molenzicht
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Utrecht Central and Amsterdam via Bodegraven station (approximately 35 minutes to Utrecht)
- Shopping streets (Gasthuisplein, Hoofdstraat) with daily groceries without a car
- Many 1930s and 1950s homes with authentic details, relatively affordable compared to larger cities
- Close to Reeuwijk lake for recreation and water sports
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; most restaurants and cafés close early
- Few jobs in the immediate area; most commute to Utrecht or Amsterdam
- Centre feels small and quiet, not for those seeking urban dynamism
- Parking pressure in centre, especially around Gasthuisplein on market days
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 36.85
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 522
- Residential burglary
- 46
- Theft
- 96
- Violence and threats
- 41
- Vandalism and public order
- 43
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Molenzicht offer?
Bodegraven is a village where your neighbours are actual neighbours, not just people in the same postcode. Most homes date from the 1930s through 1970s, with decent gardens and room to breathe. If you need to commute, you're well-placed: twenty minutes by train to Utrecht Central, with direct connections. The Nieuwkoopse Lakes are a short bike ride away, so water and open space aren't a promise in the brochure—they're genuinely there.
Buying agent in Molenzicht
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Housing market Molenzicht
In Bodegraven, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 74, compared to 64 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 545,000 euros this quarter from 520,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,662 euros to 4,752 euros. The average list price increased from 495,000 euros last quarter to 521,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter rising from 4,372 euros to 4,446 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year.
Updated: June 2026
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