Hooftstraat 55
Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA modern apartment on Hooftstraat
This is a spacious apartment on Hooftstraat in Alphen aan den Rijn, built in 2018. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the home's location and the neighbourhood, not its energy performance. At €2,295 per month, the rent sits well above the neighbourhood average of €1,008, which reflects the generous 139 m² floor area. For context, that is 114% larger than the average rental in the area, so the price is in line with what you get. See apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn for similar listings.
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood
Lijsterlaan is a residential pocket within Lage Zijde, home to around 2,525 people. The population skews towards adults, with a quarter aged 65 or over and nearly half of households being single-person. It is a quiet, established area where daily life revolves around the local streets. The mix of ages gives the neighbourhood a settled, calm character. For more on what the area is like, have a look at the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, so grocery shopping is never a chore. For families, Het Palet primary school is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool de Rank is close by too. Secondary options include Groene Hart Lyceum, about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.7 km away, making commutes manageable. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which offers a full range of amenities.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Koppes Makelaardij - Alphen aan den Rijn.
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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 55, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this detail, so it is not possible to say how efficient the home is. The property was built in 2018, but the label itself remains unknown.
Is €2,295 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is €2,295 per month for 139 m², which is 114% larger than the neighbourhood average of 65 m². The average rent in Lijsterlaan is €1,008, but that is for much smaller homes. Given the size, the price is on the high side compared to the local market, though the extra space explains much of the difference.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The Albert Heijn is 239 metres away, so it is just around the corner. Hoogvliet is 402 metres and Ekoplaza is 425 metres, both within a short walk. For a wider choice, Lidl is about a kilometre away.
What schools are close to this home?
Het Palet primary school is 350 metres away, and Basisschool de Rank is 496 metres. For secondary education, Groene Hart Lyceum is 541 metres away. Several other primary schools are also within a few hundred metres, so options are plentiful.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.7 km from the home. That is a manageable distance for those who commute by rail, though it is not within immediate walking distance.
What kind of neighbourhood is Lijsterlaan?
Lijsterlaan has around 2,525 residents, with a notable share of single-person households at 48%. A quarter of residents are 65 or older, giving the area a mature, quiet feel. It is a settled residential neighbourhood rather than a bustling hub.
