A bright apartment in Nieuwe Sloot
This three-room apartment on Hooftstraat 281C sits in Nieuwe Sloot, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn where life moves at a comfortable pace. Built in 1999, the home carries an energy label B, which points to reasonable running costs without making any promises about the construction. The asking price of €545,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €462,955. For context, the wider market here includes apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn with a range of price points.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms in total, with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 102 m², while the BAG registration records 86 m². Both figures are given here as they appear in their respective sources. The home was built in 1999, so it is a relatively modern build, and the energy label is B. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage, so those details are not part of the picture.
Life in Nieuwe Sloot
Residents of the district, which includes Nieuwe Sloot, give their living environment a solid 8.46 out of 10, 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, with clean pavements and the Rijnstroompark for walks or children's play. A third resident highlights the play space for children and the primary school around the corner, though they note that young people sometimes hang around the playground until late. The district has about 1,820 residents, and the average household size is 2.2 people. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Nieuwe Sloot neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The SPAR express is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer is a couple of streets away, and the Groene Hart Topmavo is similarly close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Hoge Zijde is nearby. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops on Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Zoutmanstraat/Avifauna serving lines 1, 2, 169, 183, and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.5 km away, and the hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is within walking distance. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of services and connections, as you can see on the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €426,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 28% above this valuation. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €338,000 to €426,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 45 dB, railway noise at 21 dB, and aircraft noise at 41 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Angela den Hartog makelaardij B.V. The listing has been available since 4 November 2026.
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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.
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About Hooftstraat 281C, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €545,000 is 18% above the average asking price in Nieuwe Sloot, which is €462,955. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 102 m², is €5,343, which is also 18% above the neighbourhood average of €4,509 per m². This puts the home on the high side of the local market, though the neighbourhood does have a wide range of asking prices, from €275,000 to €1,200,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 102 m², while the BAG registration records 86 m². Both figures are given here as they appear in their respective sources. The home was built in 1999 and carries an energy label B. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €426,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above this valuation. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 26%, from €338,000 to €426,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
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 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The SPAR express is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Hoge Zijde is nearby. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is within walking distance, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district, which includes Nieuwe Sloot, give their living environment an average score of 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the city centre being close by and the Rijnstroompark for walks. Another highlights play space for children and the primary school around the corner, though they note that young people sometimes hang around the playground until late.
What public transport options are available?
There are several bus stops within a short walk. The stop on Willem de Zwijgerlaan serves lines 1, 2, 169, 183, and 722, and the stop on Zoutmanstraat/Avifauna serves lines 182 and 722. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 1.5 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is a relatively efficient label, which means the home is likely to have moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
