Edelstenenbuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis 120 m² apartment on Saffierstraat sits in the Edelstenenbuurt, a residential area with a calm, family-friendly feel. The home has an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. With a price of €495,000, it is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €451,250, but the larger floor area partly explains that. For context, there are currently 12 apartments for sale in the area, and the average price per m² is €3,751. If you are looking at apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one stands out for its size.
The Edelstenenbuurt is a mixed neighbourhood with a good share of families and older residents. About a third of homes are single-family, and half are owner-occupied. The area feels green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a typical suburban mix: many households without children, and a fair number of over-65s. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 2,436 per km². For more on the area, see the Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have a Hoogvliet and an Aldi just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including PCB De Stromen and Islamitische Basisschool An Noer, both about half a kilometre away. Secondary education is even closer: Scala College is just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice on your doorstep and a restaurant within a five-minute walk. For a day out, the park is just around the corner. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers plenty of amenities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Koppes Makelaardij B.V. and on Funda.
Details of this home
Saffierstraat 31, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Data from Edelstenenbuurt
Data from Edelstenenbuurt
18 within 5 km
45 within 5 km
About Saffierstraat 31, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
The asking price of €495,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €451,250 and the median of €407,500. However, this apartment is larger than average (120 m² vs 116 m²), and the price per m² (€4,125) is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,751. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €374,611, so the price is on the high side, but the size and energy label B add value.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating bills compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes have label A, 17% label B, and 58% label C, so this home is above average in efficiency.
The nearest train station is 3.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 45-minute walk.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary schools include PCB De Stromen (525 m) and Islamitische Basisschool An Noer (649 m). For secondary education, Scala College is just 781 m away. There is also a special education school, Prisma Christelijke school SO, at 470 m.
You have a Hoogvliet and an Aldi both 567 m away, and an Albert Heijn at 680 m. For more variety, there is a SPAR express at 1.2 km and a Lidl at 1.7 km. Daily shopping is easy on foot or by bike.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in the Edelstenenbuurt, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €995,000. The average price per m² is €3,751. In the past period, 18 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €374,611 and an average time on market of 50 days.
The Edelstenenbuurt is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. About 33% of homes are single-family, and 49% are owner-occupied. The area has a park just 300 m away and a GP practice 400 m away. The urbanity level is 2 (strongly urban), with an address density of 2,436 per km².
6 homes in the neighbourhood Edelstenenbuurt
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