A bright apartment on the water
This apartment sits on the third floor of a building from 1996, right on the water in the Nieuwe Sloot neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn. The setting is described as being on navigable water, in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view. With a living area of 84 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €485,000 works out at €5,774 per square metre. For context, there are currently 13 apartments for sale in the municipality, with an average asking price of €475,577. You can see the full range of apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn on our site.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The total volume is 251 cubic metres. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by a combi boiler. There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. The ownership is full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €277.49 per month. The agent lists the living area as 84 square metres, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres.
Life in Nieuwe Sloot
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." The same resident also points to the Rijnstroompark for walks and play, and notes several playgrounds in the area. A third resident highlights the play space for children and the primary school around the corner, though they mention that young people sometimes hang around in the playground until late. The neighbourhood has about 1,820 inhabitants, and 72% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more details, have a look at the Nieuwe Sloot neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR express is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Lidl are a ten-minute walk away. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg is a couple of streets away, as is Apotheek De Hoge Zijde. The nearest school, Groene Hart Topmavo, is just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. For public transport, the bus stop Willem de Zwijgerlaan is a couple of streets away, with lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a fifteen-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of services and facilities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €409,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €298,000 to €409,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 77% of the buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, and the heat stress risk is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including through Angela den Hartog makelaardij B.V.
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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 273, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €485,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €409,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €298,000 in 2020 to €409,000 in 2025. This comparison is a fact, and it is up to you to interpret what it means for the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 84 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres. The total volume is 251 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. The home is on the third floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is a measure of the energy performance of the home, and a label A indicates that the home is relatively energy-efficient, which can help keep energy costs lower compared to less efficient labels.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 77% of the buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 3% of the buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, which is just around the corner at about 466 metres. The Albert Heijn is about 842 metres away, and both Lidl and Hoogvliet are around 953 metres away. There are 18 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is Groene Hart Topmavo, a secondary school, at about 279 metres. There is also a primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer, at about 304 metres. In total, there are 46 schools within a 5-kilometre radius, including several primary and secondary options, so school choices are varied.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Willem de Zwijgerlaan, at about 392 metres, with bus lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. There are also stops at Meerkoetstraat and van Nesstraat within about 500 metres. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, at about 1.5 kilometres, which is roughly a fifteen-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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 they grew up there and have always been satisfied, while another mentions the city centre being close by and the Rijnstroompark for walks. A third resident highlights the play space for children and the primary school around the corner.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €277.49 per month. This fee is for the maintenance of the shared areas and the building. The property is in full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright. The fee is a recurring cost that you should consider as part of your monthly expenses.
