Raafstraat 60
Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodA first impression of Raafstraat 60
This apartment on the Raafstraat sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. It is a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up apartment, built in 1961 and located on the first floor. The asking price of €315,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €443,533, but the home is smaller than average, so the price per square metre is in line with the market. For a sense of what is on offer, you can compare with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 69 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has a balcony and is heated by a moederhaard, a traditional tiled stove. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €154 per month. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels.
Life in Lijsterlaan
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood is a lively part of Alphen aan den Rijn, with a mix of housing and a strong community feel. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.46 out of 10, 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: "You have the city centre close by, you can easily get there, and you have nice pavements everywhere next to the road that are clean and usually don't have big bumps in them." The neighbourhood has about 2,435 inhabitants, and a large share of single-person households. For more details, see the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is convenient here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the SPAR express is a couple of streets away, with Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza a ten-minute walk. Basisschool de Rank is a five-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools within a short bike ride. The nearest GP is Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Allart is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Thorbeckestraat is on your doorstep, with lines 101 and 147, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of facilities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so we cannot compare it with the asking price or show its development over the past five years. The address does have some risk indications, which are area-level and not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk is indicated as elevated, partly because the home was built in 1961 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM and De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Raafstraat 60, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
What is the asking price and how does it compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €315,000. According to the neighbourhood housing market data, the average asking price in Lijsterlaan is €443,533, so this apartment is priced 29% below that average. However, the living area of 69 m² is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m², so the price per square metre is €4,565, which is in line with the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a portiekflat (a walk-up apartment) on the first floor. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 69 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a moederhaard, a traditional tiled stove.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Therefore, we cannot compare it with the asking price or show its development over the past five years.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address has several risk indications, which are area-level and not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk is indicated as elevated, partly because the home was built in 1961 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Rank is a five-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools within a short bike ride. The nearest GP is Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Allart is just around the corner. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood is part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.46 out of 10, 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 close by and nice pavements. The neighbourhood has about 2,435 inhabitants, with a large share of single-person households.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label is based on the official energy performance certificate, and it does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Thorbeckestraat is on your doorstep, with lines 101 and 147. Another stop, Lijsterlaan, is just around the corner with lines 2 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk away.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee is €154 per month. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, but it is a common arrangement for apartments in a portiekflat, where the fee typically goes towards maintenance of shared areas and the building's exterior.
Statistics for Lijsterlaan
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,533 | €319,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,560 | – |
| Rent price | €1,008 p/m | €1,008 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Experiences from Lage Zijde
How residents experience their district
I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about.
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have the city centre close by, you can easily get there, and you have nice pavements everywhere next to the road that are clean and usually don't have big bumps in them. You also have the Rijnstroompark where you can have a nice walk or play for small children, and there are trees next to the road, which is also nature, and several playgrounds in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of play space for children. Contact with each other But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance. All secondary schools within max 15 minutes by bike. Many dog owners, but almost everyone cleans up their dog's mess
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Lage Zijde
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €489,297 | €370,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,619 | – |
| Rent price | €937 p/m | €937 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Experiences from Alphen aan den Rijn
How residents experience their municipality
De Bomenbuurt is located near the beautiful Bos Park with tennis courts and a nice petting zoo. There are many fun things in the neighbourhood, such as Avifauna, Winkelplein Baronie, a small harbour, and even DIY stores. De Bomenbuurt is very centrally located in Alphen aan den Rijn. So everything is quite close or within 10 minutes by bike. Nice area with many schools and shops and of course trees! There is a special neighbourhood, we call it the 'Molukker wijk', where mainly Moluccan people or Indo people live. A very pleasant and warm community.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems.
Auto-translated to English by AII find the experience of the neighbourhood pleasant. I love multiculturalism and that's what it is here. You can find all sorts of things here. We have Islamic butchers and people mix well here in the neighbourhood. We've just had the renovation of shopping centre De Ridderhof and it looks tidy again. Nearby we also have a huge recreational area with a massive ditch, where you can rip, waterski, or take a forest walk. All in all, a nice neighbourhood. Nothing has ever happened to us here or have I felt unsafe, no, that's not an issue. Education is anyway poor if you have a child with multiple diagnoses who never gets help..
Auto-translated to English by AIFine neighbourhood with a nice park next to it. The apartments could do with renewal. And there are crimes and nuisance here every day. Accessibility is fine because there is a station 5 minutes from me. In terms of shops and facilities, there aren't many, there are 3 shops here. The houses are old.
Auto-translated to English by AISince I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age.
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbourhood with all ages, (I have said this about the community) many are in my opinion on their own, resulting in little interaction and cosiness in the neighbourhood. I think that if more activities were offered, there could be more interaction. For younger children there are several nice playgrounds, but for older ones there is actually nothing at all. Plenty of amenities, from train, school, supermarket, snack bar, hairdresser, dentist, sports hall all top in the neighbourhood. In the past, I felt there were more burglaries and car fires than now, which makes me feel that the neighbourhood has become safer.
Auto-translated to English by AIA neighbourhood to live well in.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Alphen aan den Rijn
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €530,922 | €461,007 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,259 | – |
| Rent price | €1,503 p/m | €1,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
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