Zeeheldenbuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Prinses Irenelaan sits in a lively part of Alphen aan den Rijn. With 64 m² and energy label C, it's a practical home for a first buyer or someone downsizing. At €275,000 it's the cheapest of the seven apartments currently for sale in this neighbourhood, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market. For more context, have a look at other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood with around 1,900 residents. It's densely built up, with a mix of families and singles. Most homes date from between 1945 and 1970, and the area feels established. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a typical mix of ages, with a fair number of households with children. The streets are lively, and the centre of Alphen is within easy reach.
Your daily errands are well covered. For bread and groceries, Lidl and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. If you have children, the Rehobothschool and De Tamboerijn primary schools are a couple of streets away, and the Groene Hart Lyceum secondary school is even closer. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn offers plenty of amenities, with a restaurant and a park both within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Koppes Makelaardij B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Prinses Irenelaan 8, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Data from Zeeheldenbuurt
Data from Zeeheldenbuurt
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About Prinses Irenelaan 8, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
At €275,000 this is the cheapest apartment currently for sale in the Zeeheldenbuurt, where the average asking price is around €321,000. The price per square metre works out at about €4,300, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,159. Given the energy label C and the 1960 build, it's priced keenly compared to other listings.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a densely populated urban area with a mix of ages and household types. It scores 1 on the urbanity scale, meaning a very strong city feel. There are around 1,900 residents, and the area has a good number of families. The housing stock is mostly from the 1945-1970 period, and about 43% of homes are owner-occupied.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it feasible for commuting, though not on your doorstep.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Groene Hart Lyceum secondary school is just 186 m away, and primary schools like Rehobothschool and De Tamboerijn are around 250-260 m from the apartment. That means school runs are very manageable on foot.
Lidl and Hoogvliet are both about 360 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a few minutes. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are within 900 m, giving you plenty of choice for daily shopping.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt