Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Eksterstraat sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, a busy urban area with everything you need close by. At 79 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €319,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 28% below the average asking price of €444,167. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn typically sell for around €4,544 per m², so this one is priced to move.
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a mix of ages and household types. Over half the homes are owner-occupied, and about a third are single-family houses. The population is diverse: many singles, a fair number of families, and a sizeable group aged 65+. It's a lively spot with a high address density, nearly 3,000 addresses per km², so you're never far from a shop or a café. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a well-established, busy community.
Your daily routine here is easy. For bread and groceries, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: VSO Prisma is a five-minute walk, and both Het Palet and Basisschool de Rank are about a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Groene Hart Topmavo and Groene Hart Lyceum are also close by. The area falls under the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which manages local amenities and public spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Deerenberg & Van Leeuwen Makelaars.
Details of this home
Eksterstraat 12, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Data from Lijsterlaan
Data from Lijsterlaan
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About Eksterstraat 12, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
The asking price of €319,000 is about 28% below the average asking price in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood (€444,167). However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (79 m² vs 105 m²). The price per m² works out to roughly €4,038, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,544 per m². So it's priced keenly relative to the local market.
The energy label is D. That's a middling rating, not particularly efficient, but not the worst either. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 38.5% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. It's not on your doorstep, but it's manageable if you commute by train.
The neighbourhood recorded 76 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate number for an urban area with over 2,400 residents. It's not a high-crime area, but it's also not the quietest. As with any city neighbourhood, it pays to be aware of your surroundings.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, a couple of minutes' walk. So you have green space on your doorstep for a stroll or to let the kids play.
Homes that sold recently in Lijsterlaan took an average of 32 days to sell. That's about a month, which is fairly quick and suggests reasonable demand. This apartment, being priced below average, might attract interest even faster.
There are 12 apartments currently for sale in Lijsterlaan, with prices ranging from €285,000 to €1,250,000. So there is some choice, but not an overwhelming amount.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Lijsterlaan
