A bright upper apartment in Bomenbuurt
This upper apartment on the fourth floor of a 1964 building sits in the Bomenbuurt, a green and friendly part of Alphen aan den Rijn. The home has three rooms, two bedrooms and a living area of 78 square metres, spread over one floor. With an asking price of €300,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price of €339,000 in the neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment is a bovenwoning, located on the fourth floor of the building. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms, and a volume of 256 cubic metres. The home is set in a residential area. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €19,200, which is a significant amount to factor into your budget. The energy label is E, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes.
Life in Bomenbuurt
Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood. De Bomenbuurt is located near the beautiful Bos Park with tennis courts and a nice petting zoo." Another adds: "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague." The neighbourhood has about 1,475 inhabitants, and most homes were built between 1945 and 1970. You can read more about the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Hoogvliet supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Rehobothschool is a five-minute walk, and the Groene Hart Praktijkschool for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg and the pharmacy De Hoge Zijde are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Rijnhavenkade and Baronie/Eikenlaan, served by lines 1, 2 and 165, are within a few minutes' walk. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.2 kilometres away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €277,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €156,000 to €277,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB, from rail 39 dB, and from air traffic 41 dB, all below the norm. However, industrial noise is 54 dB, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and for heat stress it is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Houtman & de Vogel Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Acaciastraat 42, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €277,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €339,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a bovenwoning on the fourth floor with three rooms, including two bedrooms, and a living area of 78 square metres. The home has one floor and a volume of 256 cubic metres. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €19,200. This is a substantial amount, so it is worth considering how it fits into your monthly budget. The fee is stated in the listing, and it covers the costs of the shared building.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. The home was built in 1964 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic, rail and air traffic are all below the norm, at 47 dB, 39 dB and 41 dB respectively. However, industrial noise is 54 dB, which is above the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Lidl and Hoogvliet supermarkets are both about 455 metres away, so just around the corner. The Aldi is about 811 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are 17 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
The Rehobothschool, a primary school, is about 552 metres away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the Groene Hart Praktijkschool is about 547 metres away, and the Groene Hart Leerpark is about 631 metres away. There are 46 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Rijnhavenkade, about 230 metres away, served by lines 1, 2 and 165. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.2 kilometres away. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident mentions the green and cosy neighbourhood near Bos Park, while another notes the friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, but few nightlife options.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 78%, from €156,000 to €277,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period. The current WOZ value is based on the reference date 1 January 2025.
