A bright flat in Planetenbuurt-Zuid
This fourth-floor gallery flat on Plutostraat 130 sits in Planetenbuurt-Zuid, a quiet residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn. The home was built in 1966 and has an energy label E, so heating costs will be on the higher side. With a living area of 83 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €290,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €321,273. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,419, while this flat comes in at €3,494 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn give a sense of what else is on the market.
Inside the home
The flat has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent mentions a balcony and notes that the home is on the fourth living floor, with a free view. It is a gallery flat, and the property is in full ownership. The insulation is described as partially double glazed, and heating comes from block heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €362 per month. The living area is listed as 83 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 square metres, a small difference between the two sources.
Life in Planetenbuurt-Zuid
Planetenbuurt-Zuid is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,860 residents, and it feels like a settled, older part of town. Half of the households are single-person, and a third of residents are 65 or older, so the streets have a calm, mature rhythm. 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 says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another notes, "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options." The reviews reflect a place that is practical and pleasant rather than flashy. For more on what this corner of town is like, the Planetenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood page has the details.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet and Aldi are just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For schools, Islamitische Basisschool An Noer is a short walk, and Scala College's onderbouwlocatie is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude and Apotheek Ridderveld are both within a ten-minute walk, and Alrijne hospital is about the same distance. For public transport, the bus stops at Driehoorne and Diepenbrockweg are just around the corner, with lines 169, 722, and 182 serving the area. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about two kilometres away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn page gives a broader view of the area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €278,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 4% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €163,000 to €278,000. As for the surroundings, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB and from air traffic 42 dB, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil is clay. The climate indications are mixed: pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven and other Drieman offices, as well as Funda.
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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 Plutostraat 130, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €290,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in Planetenbuurt-Zuid, which is €321,273. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €285,000, so this flat sits slightly above that. Per square metre, the asking price is €3,494, while the neighbourhood average is €3,419. The price verdict is based on the neighbourhood average asking price, not on the WOZ value or recent sales.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the flat has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a gallery flat on the fourth living floor, with a balcony and a free view. The living area is listed as 83 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 square metres. The home is in full ownership, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €362 per month.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for this home was set at €278,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above that value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 71%, from €163,000 to €278,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it is based on the reference date of 1 January 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1966 on clay soil, and the notes mention the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this area?
According to area-level climate data, the pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause significant water accumulation. The current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are indications at the area level, based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas, and do not reflect an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarkets are Hoogvliet and Aldi, both about 477 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Albert Heijn is slightly further at 496 metres, also within a five-minute walk. A SPAR express is at 745 metres, and the Lidl is about 982 metres away. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are near Plutostraat 130?
The nearest primary school is Islamitische Basisschool An Noer, about 268 metres away, which is a short walk. Samenwerkingsschool Vivace is at 482 metres, and Auris De Weerklank, a special education school, is at 484 metres. For secondary education, Scala College's onderbouwlocatie at Kees Mustersstraat is 360 metres away, and the Henry Dunantweg location is 663 metres. There are 45 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Alphen a/d Rijn, Driehoorne and Alphen a/d Rijn, Diepenbrockweg, both about 250 metres away. Lines 169 and 722 serve Driehoorne, while Diepenbrockweg also has line 182. The stop at Flat Meerzicht, about 377 metres away, offers lines 1, 2, 169, 183, and 722. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 2 kilometres away.
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 says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another notes, "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options." A third resident says, "I grew up there and have always been satisfied." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Planetenbuurt-Zuid.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the insulation is partially double glazed, and heating comes from block heating. The energy label is based on the home's characteristics and does not indicate the structural condition of the property.
