A calm start in Stromenbuurt
This apartment on Marsdiep 117 sits in the Stromenbuurt, a quiet corner of Alphen aan den Rijn where the streets are lined with trees and the pace of life feels relaxed. The home dates from 1973 and carries an energy label C, so you can expect moderate energy costs. With a living area of 74 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €270,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, sitting 22% below the average asking price of €348,167. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,910, while this home comes in at €3,649 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space, so the specifics of the interior remain unknown. What is clear is that the apartment was built in 1973 and has an energy label C, which suggests average insulation for its era. The living area is recorded as 74 square metres in the BAG registration, and the asking price works out at €3,649 per square metre based on that figure. Without further information from the agent, the full picture of the home's features is not available.
Life in Stromenbuurt
Stromenbuurt is a residential area with a mix of ages, where about 38% of households have children and a similar share are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another notes, "A cosy backwater," adding that there are "friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,610 inhabitants, and the housing stock is predominantly from the 1970s. For more on the area, see the Stromenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Alphense Montessorischool is on your doorstep, and secondary options like the Chr. SGM Groene Hart are a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Herenhof is a five-minute walk. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is also within a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Alphen a/d Rijn, Ziekenhuis is on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 470, 722 and N70. The nearest train station, Alphen a/d Rijn, is about 2.4 kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €250,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 8% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €165,000 to €250,000. As for the area, the address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 60 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their respective norms. The foundation risk is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Koppes Makelaardij - Alphen aan den Rijn.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Areas and volume
Construction
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 Marsdiep 117, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €270,000 is 22% below the average asking price in the Stromenbuurt, which is €348,167. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,910, while this home is listed at €3,649 per square metre. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect energy costs that are neither particularly low nor excessively high. The label does not tell you about the specific insulation or installations, but it gives a general idea of the expected energy performance.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €250,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 52%, from €165,000 in 2020 to €250,000 in 2025. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to the address-level risk data, road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 15 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk is indicated as low for this address. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the specific property. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the vicinity.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Lidl is just around the corner at about 363 metres, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within about 550 metres. A second Albert Heijn is about 1.1 kilometres away, and Hoogvliet is about 1.2 kilometres. This gives plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Alphense Montessorischool, a primary school, is about 183 metres away, making it on your doorstep. For secondary education, the Chr. SGM Groene Hart and Ashram College are both about 241 metres away. There are also other primary and secondary options within a short walk, such as the PC basisschool JP Sweelinck at 304 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Ziekenhuis, just 93 metres away, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 470, 722 and N70. Another stop, Alphen a/d Rijn, Marsdiep, is 130 metres away with line 169. The nearest train station, Alphen a/d Rijn, is about 2.4 kilometres from the home.
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 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes it as a "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another says it is "A cosy backwater" with friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Stromenbuurt has about 2,610 inhabitants. Around 38% of households have children, and 38% are single-person households. The age spread is fairly even, with 30% aged 25 to 45 and 25% aged 45 to 65. The housing stock is predominantly from the 1970s, with 100% of homes built between 1970 and 1990.
