Prinses Marijkestraat 38
Zeeheldenbuurt · 2404 BD Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A practical apartment in a quiet part of Alphen aan den Rijn
This 63 m² apartment on Prinses Marijkestraat sits in a well-established part of town, with a calm, residential feel. The home has an energy label D, which is less efficient than most of the current supply in the neighbourhood, something to factor in. At €285,000, the asking price was keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €321,429, and in line with the lower end of the market. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn in this price range were rare. This home has not been online since 31 August 2026.
The Zeeheldenbuurt: a family-oriented neighbourhood
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a mixed area with a strong family presence, about a third of households have children. It is densely built (address density over 2,500) yet feels spacious thanks to wide streets and greenery. The neighbourhood is predominantly made up of homes built between 1945 and 1970, and most of the current supply has a C label or better. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics. The Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood is known for its practical layout and good local amenities.
Daily life on Prinses Marijkestraat
For your morning bread, Lidl and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner, less than 200 metres away. Primary school De Tamboerijn is on your doorstep, and the Rehobothschool is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is also close by: Groene Hart Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The train station is 2.2 km away, so you would cycle or take a bus for longer journeys. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a good range of shops, restaurants and parks within easy reach.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM and Funda.
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About Prinses Marijkestraat 38, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Was €285,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €285,000 was below the neighbourhood average of €321,429 and the median of €315,000. It was also at the lower end of the price range in the Zeeheldenbuurt, where the cheapest home at the time listed was €275,000. Given the 63 m² floor area, the price per m² worked out to about €4,524, which was slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,159 per m². So the price was keen overall, but the energy label D might mean higher running costs.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label D. In the Zeeheldenbuurt, most of the current supply (62.5%) has label C, and 12.5% has label A+ or better. Label D is less efficient, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. The home was built in 1961, which is typical for the neighbourhood, 87.5% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
The Zeeheldenbuurt has a strong family profile: about 300 households have children, and the average household size is 2.0. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Tamboerijn (190 m) and Rehobothschool (292 m). Secondary schools like Groene Hart Lyceum are also nearby. The area is densely built but has parks and playgrounds within a ten-minute walk.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
For daily groceries, Lidl and Hoogvliet are both just 177 metres away, literally on your doorstep. There is also an Ekoplaza about 1 km away. Restaurants are within a couple of streets away (300 m). A GP practice is 500 m away, and the library is 1.9 km. The train station is 2.2 km, so you would cycle or take a bus for train journeys.
How long do homes typically stay on the market in this neighbourhood?
In the Zeeheldenbuurt, sold homes took an average of 58 days to sell. That is a fairly typical timeframe for the area. At the time, there were 7 apartments for sale, so supply was limited. The average sold price recently was €382,429, which was higher than the current average asking price, suggesting the market was active.
What is the urbanity level like?
The Zeeheldenbuurt has an urbanity level of 1 (very strong), with an address density of 2,532 per km². That means it is a densely built urban area, but the neighbourhood itself is quiet and residential. You have all amenities within walking distance, yet it does not feel overcrowded.
Are there any parks or green spaces nearby?
The nearest park or public garden is 600 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood itself has some greenery, and the wider Alphen aan den Rijn area offers several parks and recreational areas. For a longer walk or cycle, the surrounding countryside is easily accessible.
