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Riksten is a modern residential area in northern Botkyrka with commuter train connections via Tullinge station. The well-planned neighbourhood with new construction and good transport links appeals to families looking for modern housing outside the inner city.
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About Riksten
Riksten has a modern and well-planned character with new buildings, wide footpaths, and tidy outdoor environments
Riksten is a newly built residential area in Botkyrka municipality, located near Tullinge. The area developed during the 2010s with modern apartments and townhouses, and is characterised by a young, family-oriented population with good access to the commuter train.
Riksten has a modern and well-planned character with new buildings, wide footpaths, and tidy outdoor environments. The neighbourhood is family-friendly and gives a carefully considered impression with newly planted trees, playgrounds, and quiet residential streets.
Housing market in Riksten
The housing stock consists of modern apartment buildings and townhouses built during the 2010s. There is a mixed supply of rental apartments and bostadsrätter. New-build standards with lifts, balconies, and energy-efficient solutions are common.
Tullinge commuter train station is a few minutes by bike or on foot. From there it takes about 25 minutes by pendeltåg to Stockholm C. Local buses supplement connections towards Botkyrka centre and Flemingsberg.
Riksten has a relatively modern rental stock with apartments from the 2010s. Queue times through Stockholm's housing agency vary for this area, and it may be worth contacting local property companies directly for available apartments.
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Riksten has a relatively modern rental stock with apartments from the 2010s. Queue times through Stockholm's housing agency vary for this area, and it may be worth contacting local property companies directly for available apartments.
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Tullingesjön with its bathing spots and walking paths around the lake is within cycling distance and is a popular excursion destination. Tullinge centre with grocery stores and services is quickly reached by bus or bike. The area is still developing and more shops and services are being added continuously.
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Tullingesjön recreation area with bathing and hiking trails, green corridors within the residential area, and natural woodland towards Botkyrka.
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