Blijenbergstraat 13
Lijsterlaan · 2406 GB Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A first home in Alphen aan den Rijn
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. It is a quiet, established part of town where the streets are lined with trees and the Rijnstroompark is just around the corner. The last known asking price of €285,000 was the lowest of the 15 homes at the time for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sat 36% below the average asking price of €443,533. That makes it a sharp entry point into the local market, especially when you compare it with the [apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn]( /koopwoningen/alphen-aan-den-rijn/appartementen/ ) as a whole. This home has not been online since 10 September 2026.
The apartment itself
Built in 1954, this portiekflat apartment was on the first living floor and covers 55 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². It has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. There was a balcony, and the agent described the setting as being in a residential area with a free view. The home was heated by a combi boiler and was offered as full ownership, with an HOA fee of €190 per month. The energy label was G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." Another mentions the city centre being close by, the clean pavements, and the Rijnstroompark for walks and children's play. The neighbourhood has around 2,435 residents, and about half of all households are single-person households. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 2,959 per km². For more context, have a look at [the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood]( /buurt/lijsterlaan-alphen-aan-den-rijn/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR express is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For schools, VSO Prisma is just around the corner, and Groene Hart Topmavo is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg is a ten-minute walk, with Apotheek Allart slightly closer. Bus stops are nearby: Meerkoetstraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722, and Lijsterlaan is a couple of streets away with lines 2 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn]( /gemeente/alphen-aan-den-rijn/ ).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1954 construction on clay soil and the fact that 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the current flood risk, though the 2050 flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Koppes Makelaardij B.V. on Funda and other platforms.
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About Blijenbergstraat 13, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
What did the asking price of €285,000 mean for this neighbourhood?
This was the cheapest of the 15 homes at the time for sale in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. The average asking price here was €443,533, so this apartment sat 36% below that figure. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,560, while this home was listed at €5,182 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 55 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on the first living floor of a portiekflat building and covers a single floor. The agent listed the living area as 55 m², while the BAG registration records 57 m². There was a balcony, and the agent noted a free view from the property.
Why is there no WOZ value mentioned for this home?
This was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not always included in every listing. Without it, there was no reference point to compare against the asking price or to track how the value had developed over recent years.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1954 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 67% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The SPAR express is the nearest supermarket at about 265 metres away. Albert Heijn is roughly 500 metres from the home, and Hoogvliet is about 755 metres away. There are also an Ekoplaza and a Lidl within about a kilometre. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within a 5 km radius of this address.
What schools are near this apartment?
VSO Prisma, a school for voortgezet speciaal onderwijs, is about 199 metres away. Groene Hart Topmavo, a secondary school, is roughly 392 metres away, and Het Palet primary school is about 455 metres away. Groene Hart Lyceum, another secondary school, is about 495 metres from the home. There are 46 schools within a 5 km radius.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Meerkoetstraat, about 132 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722. The Willem de Zwijgerlaan stop is about 242 metres away with lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.2 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says they grew up there and would never want to leave. Another mentions the city centre being close by, clean pavements, the Rijnstroompark for walks and children's play, and several playgrounds in the neighbourhood. A third resident notes lots of play space for children and primary schools around the corner.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, and with the least efficient label, the monthly bills are likely to be on the higher side compared to more efficient homes.
