Edelstenenbuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Briljantstraat sits in the Edelstenenbuurt, a residential area with a calm, family-friendly feel. At 84 m² it's a manageable size, and with an energy label C it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €295,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 35% below the average asking price of €451,250, partly because the floor area is 28% smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn vary widely in price and size.
The Edelstenenbuurt is a mixed residential area with a strong urban feel, the address density is high at 2,436 addresses per km². The population is diverse: a third of households are singles, and about a third have children. Most homes are flats (67%), and the housing stock is predominantly from the 1945-1970 period. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics alone. For more on the area, see the Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Hoogvliet and an Aldi are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, Islamitische Basisschool An Noer is on your doorstep, and PCB De Stromen is a couple of streets away. Secondary students can walk to Scala College in about five minutes. A park or public garden is just around the corner, and a GP is within a five-minute walk. For broader context, the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of amenities.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Drieman Alphen aan den Rijn and Drieman Garantiemakelaars.
Details of this home
Briljantstraat 98, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Data from Edelstenenbuurt
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About Briljantstraat 98, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
The asking price of €295,000 is about 35% below the average asking price in the Edelstenenbuurt (€451,250). However, the apartment is also smaller than average, 84 m² versus 116 m². Compared to recent sales in the neighbourhood, which averaged €374,611, the price looks competitive. It's a keen price for a home that needs no immediate work, but the smaller size explains the discount.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1969). In the neighbourhood, 58% of homes have label C, so this is typical. A C label means the home is reasonably well insulated but not as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate, but you won't face the high bills of a G-rated property.
The nearest train station is 3.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. It's not within walking distance, but the area is well served by bus routes for those without a car.
The Edelstenenbuurt has a mix of households: about a third have children, and a third are singles. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Islamitische Basisschool An Noer (135 m) and PCB De Stromen (577 m). A secondary school, Scala College, is just 337 m away. The area feels residential and quiet, with a park nearby.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in the Edelstenenbuurt, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €995,000. The average price per m² is €3,751, so this apartment at €3,512 per m² is slightly below average. Recent sales took an average of 50 days to sell, indicating a steady market.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Hoogvliet and Aldi are both 278 m away (just around the corner), and Albert Heijn is 393 m (a five-minute walk). For more variety, a Lidl is 1.3 km away. Daily groceries are very convenient.
The listing does not mention a VvE, but as an apartment in a building from 1969, it is almost certainly part of one. You would need to check the exact service charges and the association's financial health with the agent. The price is keen, so it's worth confirming these details.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Edelstenenbuurt
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