A quiet apartment in Bospark
This apartment on Louise de Colignystraat 56 sits in Bospark, a small neighbourhood in Alphen aan den Rijn where the average household size is just 1.5 people and two-thirds of households are single-person. The area has a calm, green feel, with the Bos Park nearby and a petting zoo within easy reach. Built in 1954, the home has an energy label C. The asking price of €285,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €382,500. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn reflects a similar range.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 59 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m². The listing does not provide further details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. The home dates from 1954 and carries an energy label C, which means energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes.
Life in Bospark
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the wider area as "green and cosy", mentioning the Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, as well as the central location within Alphen aan den Rijn. Another resident, who grew up there, says they "would never want to leave". A third notes that while there are plenty of supermarkets, nightlife is limited and public transport "regularly has problems". The neighbourhood itself has 820 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 or older. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Bospark neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy De Hoge Zijde is just around the corner. For groceries, Lidl and Hoogvliet are both a couple of streets away, with Ekoplaza a ten-minute walk. The Rehobothschool primary school is just around the corner, and the Groene Hart Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Stadhoudersplein and De Baronie are within a five-minute walk, served by lines 101, 147, 169, 183, 722 and 165. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Alrijne is about a ten-minute walk as well. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers more context. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1954 on clay soil, with a note that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is medium, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 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.
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About Louise de Colignystraat 56, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Bospark?
The asking price of €285,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €382,500. The average asking price per m² in Bospark is €4,029, while this home is listed at €4,831 per m² based on the BAG living area of 59 m². The neighbourhood has four homes for sale, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €630,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 59 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing does not provide additional details on the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. The home was built in 1954 and has an energy label C. The floor area is 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m².
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not available for this home in the data provided. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1954 on clay soil, with a note that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to Louise de Colignystraat 56?
Lidl and Hoogvliet are both about 333 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the apartment. Ekoplaza is about 813 metres away, and another Hoogvliet and an Albert Heijn are within about 900 metres. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Rehobothschool primary school is about 177 metres away, and De Tamboerijn primary school is about 315 metres away. For secondary education, the Groene Hart Lyceum is about 242 metres away, and the Groene Hart Praktijkschool is about 271 metres away. There are 47 schools within five kilometres of the home.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Stadhoudersplein, about 209 metres away, served by lines 101, 147, 169, 183 and 722. Another stop, De Baronie, is about 232 metres away with line 165. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1,070 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public risk data, road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements at the home itself.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so energy costs will be moderate. The home was built in 1954, and the listing does not mention any specific insulation features. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the area as "green and cosy", with the Bos Park nearby and a petting zoo. Another says they "would never want to leave", while a third notes limited nightlife and occasional public transport problems.
