A friendly apartment in the heart of Alphen
This apartment on Blijenbergstraat 41 sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. It is a 1954 build with an energy label C, and it is offered for €300,000. That asking price is 40% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €496,000, which makes it the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in this area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,341, and this home is priced at €4,688 per square metre based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one stands out for its price point.
What the home offers
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the second living level. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes that it is located in the centre and in a residential area. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the insulation is described as partially double glazed. The ownership situation is stated as "see deed", and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €211.11. The volume of the home is 197 m³.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the district of Lage Zijde, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment 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 resident 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. You also have the Rijnstroompark where you can have a nice walk or play for small children." 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. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance." The neighbourhood has about 2,525 inhabitants, and 48% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, you can read about the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the SPAR express is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Het Palet, is a couple of streets away, and the Groene Hart Topmavo secondary school is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Allart pharmacy is a bit closer. The nearest bus stop, Alphen a/d Rijn, Meerkoetstraat, is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147, and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes indicating the home was built in 1954 on clay soil, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is medium, and the current flood risk is also medium, though it is expected to be low by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven and other Drieman offices, as well as on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Blijenbergstraat 41, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €300,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €496,000, and it is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in Lijsterlaan. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,341, while this home is listed at €4,688 per square metre. The neighbourhood average for sold homes is €393,529, based on 51 sales.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the second living level. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². There is a balcony, and the home has a volume of 197 m³. The heating is via a central heating boiler, and the insulation is partially double glazed.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1954 on clay soil, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR express is just around the corner at about 200 metres away. The Albert Heijn is about 500 metres away, and the Hoogvliet is about 800 metres away. There are also an Ekoplaza and a Lidl within about a kilometre. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is VSO Prisma, a special secondary school, about 130 metres away. The Groene Hart Topmavo secondary school is about 440 metres away, and the Groene Hart Lyceum is about 550 metres away. For primary education, Het Palet is about 520 metres away, and the Protestant Christian primary school Groen van Prinsterer is about 550 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop, Alphen a/d Rijn, Meerkoetstraat, is about 80 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147, and 722. Another stop, Willem de Zwijgerlaan, is about 180 metres away with lines 1, 2, 169, 183, and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.25 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Lage Zijde give their living environment an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says they have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. Another mentions the city centre is close by, with clean pavements and the Rijnstroompark for walks. A third notes lots of play space for children, but also mentions young people hanging around in the playground until late.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a C label is neither the most nor the least efficient. Expect moderate energy costs, but the actual costs will depend on usage and the efficiency of the heating system. The home has a central heating boiler and partially double glazed windows.
Is there a homeowners' association fee for this apartment?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €211.11, as stated in the listing. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and insurance for common areas, but the specific coverage is not detailed in the available information. The ownership situation is described as "see deed", so the exact terms are in the purchase deed.
