Buying a home in Negen Viertel, Reeuwijk.
Negen Viertel sits right on the water in Reeuwijk, where you get solid family homes and a quieter feel than the bigger towns nearby. The neighbourhood runs along the polder landscape, so you're living with views rather than boxed in. You're close enough to Amsterdam and Rotterdam for work, but your neighbours are people who chose this spot for the space and the long sightlines across water and fields. Schools and local services work well here; the real draw is that you get a proper neighbourhood rhythm without the density.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Negen Viertel
Pros:
- Direct access to the Aarkanaal and water-based recreation (canoeing, sailing) without being in Amsterdam or Utrecht prices
- Close to the A12 motorway (3km), making commutes to Den Haag or Utrecht manageable
- Newer, purpose-built housing stock with modern insulation and energy ratings
- Reeuwijk's historical locks (Reeuwijk Castles) and polder landscape create genuine countryside character, not artifice
Cons:
- Limited local amenities: nearest supermarket requires a car trip to central Reeuwijk or Gouda
- No train station in Reeuwijk itself; closest is Gouda (6km away)
- Highly car-dependent; bike infrastructure to Gouda or other towns is minimal
- Surrounding polder landscape means limited restaurant, cafe, or nightlife options within walking distance
- Bodegraven-Reeuwijk municipality is small and less dynamic than larger regional hubs
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 49.83
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 446
- Residential burglary
- 20
- Theft
- 54
- Violence and threats
- 25
- Vandalism and public order
- 25
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Reeuwijk
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at each property on its own, because these characteristics can differ between homes in Reeuwijk.
Asking prices and sale prices in Reeuwijk
To assess the asking price, look at recent sales of homes in Reeuwijk with similar characteristics. The area's median is a useful reference for the recorded sales, but it is not the value of this specific home.
The wider housing market in Reeuwijk
Buying a home in Reeuwijk? The median sale price was around €505,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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