A sixth-floor apartment with open views
This apartment on Saffierstraat 84 sits in the Edelstenenbuurt, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn. The home dates from 1965 and is offered for €282,500. The asking price is keen, sitting 24% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €369,746. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,635, while this home lists at €3,404 per m². If you are weighing options, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn give a sense of what is on the market.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor on the sixth storey, with four rooms including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 83 m². The volume is 269 m³. There is a balcony, and the setting is described as in a residential area with an unobstructed view. The home has double glazing and block heating, and it is offered as full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €405.86 per month.
Edelstenenbuurt
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: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." Another notes: "Friendly 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." The neighbourhood itself counts 2,725 inhabitants, with 41% of households being single-person. The housing stock here is largely from the 1945-1970 period, and 51% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Saffier is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Ridderveld is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Hoogvliet and Aldi are both a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. Schools nearby include Islamitische Basisschool An Noer and PCB De Stromen, both within a five-minute walk. The bus stop Alphen a/d Rijn, Saffierstraat is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 2 and 182. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.4 km away. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €255,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €157,000 to €255,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is peat. Pluvial flooding is indicated as low, while flood risk is currently elevated and medium by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Koppes Makelaardij - Alphen aan den Rijn.
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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 Saffierstraat 84, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €282,500 is 11% above the WOZ value of €255,000, which has a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value at that date, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €157,000 to €255,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 83 m². The volume is 269 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is on the sixth floor with an unobstructed view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label is not the most efficient, so energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than low. The home has double glazing, which is a feature that can help with insulation. The label is a general indication, and actual costs depend on usage and the block heating system.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is peat, and the home was built in 1965. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No specific foundation defects are stated.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this area?
According to area-level climate data, pluvial flooding is indicated as low. Flood risk is currently elevated and medium by 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, not above the standard.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Saffier is about 131 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Ridderveld is about 388 metres away. Supermarkets Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 425 metres away, with Albert Heijn at 552 metres. Primary schools Islamitische Basisschool An Noer and PCB De Stromen are within 523 metres. The bus stop Alphen a/d Rijn, Saffierstraat is 261 metres away, served by lines 1, 2 and 182.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen 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 notes: "Friendly 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." These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically the Edelstenenbuurt.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €405.86 per month. This fee is stated in the listing and covers the costs of the shared building, such as maintenance and common areas.
