Hooftstraat 17B
Lijsterlaan · 2406 GD Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A modern apartment in the heart of Alphen aan den Rijn
This apartment sits right in the centre of Alphen aan den Rijn, with a free view from the third floor. It is a recent build from 2016, which stands out in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1970. The last known asking price of €325,000 was 27% below the average asking price of €443,533 for apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, though the living area of 56 m² was also 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m². Given the price per square metre of €5,804, the price was in line with the market. This home has not been online since 14 October 2026.
Inside the home
This gallery flat on the third floor has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The home is 186 m³ in volume and comes with a balcony. It is fully owned, so there is no ground lease to worry about. According to the agent, the roof was insulated and the home was heated by a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee was €152 per month.
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood is home to about 2,435 people, and nearly half of all households are single-person households. Residents of the wider district 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 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." The same resident also points to the Rijnstroompark for walks and play areas for children.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza just around the corner. Het Palet primary school is a couple of streets away, as are Basisschool de Rank and De Bonifacius. The nearest GP, Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Allart is just around the corner. Bus stops De Aarhof and Lijsterlaan are just around the corner, served by lines 1, 2 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is a bit further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is 47 dB, railway noise 21 dB and aircraft noise 41 dB, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the flood risk for both now and 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Van Brussel and Makelaardij Van Brussel on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Hooftstraat 17B, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €325,000 was 27% below the average asking price of €443,533 in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €319,000, and prices range from €285,000 to €1,250,000. With a living area of 56 m², the price per square metre came to €5,804, which was higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,560 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
This gallery flat on the third floor has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The home had a volume of 186 m³ and a living area of 56 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The roof was insulated according to the agent.
What is the energy label of this home?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This meant the energy costs were likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 2016, and the agent stated that the roof was insulated. No other insulation details were mentioned in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee was €152 per month. This is a service charge paid to the VvE (homeowners' association) for the maintenance of shared areas and the building as a whole. The home is fully owned, meaning there is no ground lease. The fee amount was stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 47 dB, railway noise is 21 dB and aircraft noise is 41 dB, all measured in Lden and all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home. The reference years are 2022 for road and aircraft noise and 2023 for railway noise.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling, and according to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050.
Which supermarkets are close to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just around the corner at about 204 metres. Hoogvliet is at 349 metres and Ekoplaza at 375 metres, both within a five-minute walk. SPAR express is at 582 metres and Aldi at about 1 kilometre. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this home?
Het Palet primary school is a couple of streets away at 379 metres. Basisschool de Rank and De Bonifacius are both at about 453 metres. For secondary education, Groene Hart Lyceum is at 582 metres. There are 46 schools within 5 kilometres of this address, including primary, secondary and special education options.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Alphen a/d Rijn, De Aarhof at 247 metres and Alphen a/d Rijn, Lijsterlaan at 256 metres, both served by lines 2 and 722, with De Aarhof also served by line 1. Castellumstraat stop is at 376 metres with lines 1 and 2. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is at 806 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district 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 mentions the city centre being close by, clean pavements, the Rijnstroompark for walks and play areas, and several playgrounds in the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood has about 2,435 residents. Nearly half of all households are single-person households at 49%, and the average household size is 1.8 people. About 22% of households have children. The age spread shows 32% of residents are between 25 and 45, 25% between 45 and 65, and 24% are 65 or older. The address density of 2,959 per km² makes it a very strongly urban area.
