A calm spot in Vroonhoevebuurt
This apartment on the Kooikerstraat sits in the Vroonhoevebuurt, a quiet residential area in Alphen aan den Rijn. The home was built in 2008 and has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €500,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €512,500. If you are looking at apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one stands out for its energy performance and modern build year.
The apartment itself
The apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It covers 100 square metres of living space, with a volume of 329 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space and a souterrain. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes it has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area with a free view. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €221.
Life in Vroonhoevebuurt
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.75, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby." Another notes: "Close to village, public transport and polder," adding that the accessibility is especially great. The district has about 805 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. The reviews reflect a place where people feel at home, though one resident mentions that residents have become "a bit less civilised" over the years. For more on the area, see the Vroonhoevebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest primary schools, De Vroonhoeve and Het Vianova, are just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Sparreboom is a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Kerk en Zanen is also nearby. For groceries, the Hoogvliet is a ten-minute walk, with an Aldi a bit further. Public transport is close: the bus stop at Vroonhoevelaan, served by lines 1 and 2, is a five-minute walk. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which offers a range of amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €512,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €359,000 to €512,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman 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.
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About Kooikerstraat 87, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €512,000, 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 43%, from €359,000 in 2020 to €512,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second floor and covers 100 square metres of living space. There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space and a souterrain. The home is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €221.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes that the home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels, though the exact costs depend on usage.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest primary schools, De Vroonhoeve and Het Vianova, are about 300 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Sparreboom is about 500 metres away, and the BENU Apotheek Kerk en Zanen is a similar distance. The Hoogvliet supermarket is about 1.2 kilometres away, and the bus stop at Vroonhoevelaan, with lines 1 and 2, is about 400 metres from the home.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.75, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a "decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby," while another highlights the accessibility, being within walking distance of the polder, the village, and public transport. The reviews reflect a generally positive view, though one resident notes a slight decline in civility over the years.
Is there a train station nearby?
The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, which is about 1.5 kilometres from the home. This is roughly a ten-minute walk. The station provides connections to the wider region, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated here.
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre for homes currently for sale in the Vroonhoevebuurt is €4,286. For this apartment, the price per square metre is €5,000, based on the agent's listing. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €512,500, with this home priced at €500,000.
