A first home in Alphen aan den Rijn
This apartment on the first floor of a 1954 building sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. The asking price of €300,000 is the lowest of the eleven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it is 39% below the average asking price of €488,636 there. For a sense of what this price buys you, have a look at other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The apartment itself
The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². The agent lists a garden of 40 m² facing south, and there is a balcony. The property is part of a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the Lage Zijde district give their area 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: "You have the city centre close by, you can easily get there, and you have nice pavements everywhere next to the road that are clean and usually don't have big bumps in them." A third resident adds: "Lots of play space for children. Contact with each other. But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground." The district has about 2,525 inhabitants, and 48% of households are single-person. These reviews describe the wider district, not this specific street. For more on the area, see the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the SPAR express is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. A couple of streets away you will find the Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza. The nearest primary school, Het Palet, is a five-minute walk, and the Groene Hart Topmavo secondary school is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg is a ten-minute walk, with Apotheek Allart pharmacy slightly closer. The bus stop at Meerkoetstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers these amenities within easy reach, as described in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 62 dB Lden, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1954 construction on clay soil and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is medium currently, dropping to low by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Van Brussel.
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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.
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About Blijenbergstraat 40, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €300,000 is the lowest of the eleven homes currently for sale in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. It sits 39% below the average asking price of €488,636. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,407, while this home is listed at €4,688 per m² based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is made here about whether the price is high or low relative to the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². There is a garden of 40 m² facing south, plus a balcony. The property is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes that have better labels. The label reflects the official registration, but it does not tell you about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1954, which is a fact about its age, not a judgement on its state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. This is based on the 1954 construction on clay soil, and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The data also notes that 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and reflect the noise exposure in 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR express is just 201 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn is 523 metres away, about a five-minute walk. A bit further, at 796 and 822 metres respectively, you will find the Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza. The Lidl is about 1.1 km away. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is VSO Prisma, a special secondary school, at 134 metres. The Groene Hart Topmavo secondary school is 441 metres away, and the Groene Hart Lyceum is 554 metres away. For primary education, Het Palet is 520 metres away, and the Protestant Christian primary school Groen van Prinsterer is 548 metres away. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Meerkoetstraat is just 79 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722. Another stop at Willem de Zwijgerlaan is 178 metres away, serving lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is 1,252 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. These connections link you to the wider region, though specific destinations are not listed.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Lage Zijde district, where this home is located, give their area an average score of 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says they "grew up there and have always been satisfied." Another mentions the city centre is close by and the pavements are clean. A third notes there is lots of play space for children, but also that young people sometimes hang around in the playground until late. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
Is there a garden or balcony?
Yes, the agent lists a garden of 40 m² facing south, which is a good orientation for sunlight. There is also a balcony. The garden is described as a back garden, and the apartment is on the first floor, so the garden is likely accessible from the building. The exact layout of the outdoor space is not detailed in the listing.
