A first home in the heart of Alphen
Marnixstraat 63 is a ground-floor apartment in a lively part of Alphen aan den Rijn, where the streets are lined with shops and the Rijnstroompark is just a short stroll away. The asking price is €335,000, and the home is a portiekflat built in 1962, with a living area of 71 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,721, and this home is listed at €4,718 per m². If you are looking for apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one sits at a particular price point within the local market.
Inside the apartment
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the first living floor, which means you step straight in from street level. The home is heated by block heating, and the annual homeowners' association fee is €13,400. The agent describes the setting as in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view. The energy label is D, which is a mid-range label, so expect moderate energy costs.
The Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood
Life here revolves around the everyday: the primary school is just around the corner, and the city centre is within walking distance, as one resident puts it. Residents of the district give 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 mentions the Rijnstroompark for walks and play, and the clean pavements. A third notes the play space for children and the contact between neighbours, though young people sometimes hang around the playground late. The neighbourhood has about 2,970 inhabitants, and 74% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood, the local character comes through in these resident voices.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and the SPAR express and Hoogvliet are within a ten-minute walk. Basisschool de Rank is just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, is about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Allart, is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Thorbeckestraat is just around the corner, served by lines 101 and 147, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €312,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €189,000 to €312,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1962 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and current flood risk is elevated, with a medium risk by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Mooij Huis Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Marnixstraat 63, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €335,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €312,000, 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 65%, from €189,000 in 2020 to €312,000 in 2025. This gives you a sense of how the property has appreciated, but the asking price is what the seller is currently seeking.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a portiekflat, a typical Dutch apartment building with a shared entrance, and this unit is on the first living floor. The living area is 71 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is heated by block heating, and the annual homeowners' association fee is €13,400.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is based on the home's insulation, heating system and other energy-related features, but it does not tell you the exact monthly costs. The home was built in 1962, which is a factor in its energy performance, but the label itself is the official indicator.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. In this postcode area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 12 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. They are area-level indications, so they give a general picture of the noise environment around the address, not a measurement inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Albert Heijn, which is about 382 metres away, or a couple of streets from the apartment. The SPAR express is about 584 metres away, and the Hoogvliet is about 692 metres away. There are also an Ekoplaza and an Aldi within a short distance. For daily groceries, you have several options within a ten-minute walk, which is convenient for a quick shop.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Rank, a primary school, is about 331 metres away, which is just around the corner. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including VSO Prisma and Rijnstroom College Westerpark, both for voortgezet speciaal onderwijs, and De Bonifacius primary school. The nearest secondary school is about 1.6 km away, according to CBS data. This makes the area practical for families with school-age children.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Thorbeckestraat, about 262 metres away, served by bus lines 101 and 147. There are also stops at Lijsterlaan and De Aarhof within a few hundred metres, with lines 2 and 722. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 1.1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for both local and regional travel without needing a car.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give 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 mentions the city centre being close by, the clean pavements, and the Rijnstroompark for walks and play. A third notes the play space for children and the contact between neighbours, though young people sometimes hang around the playground late. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² for this apartment is €4,718, based on the agent's listing. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,721, so this home is priced almost exactly at the neighbourhood average. The total asking price of €335,000 is below the neighbourhood average asking price of €665,925, but that is because this apartment is smaller than the average home in the area, which has a living area of 146 m².
