A bright apartment in Horstenbuurt-Zuid
This apartment on Schelfhorst 73A sits in Horstenbuurt-Zuid, a quiet corner of Alphen aan den Rijn where the streets are lined with trees and the pace of life feels relaxed. The home is on the second floor of a building from 1984, and with an energy label A it is an efficient place to live. The asking price is €295,000. For a sense of what this price buys you across the wider area, have a look at apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 55 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The home is heated by a central heating boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €15,000, which is worth noting as a fixed cost. The property is offered via multiple channels, so you may come across it on more than one platform.
Life in Horstenbuurt-Zuid
Horstenbuurt-Zuid is a small neighbourhood with around 1,650 residents, and it feels like a community where people know each other. 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 describes the wider area as "green and cosy", mentioning the nearby Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, while another says "I grew up there and have always been satisfied". A third resident notes that there are "plenty of supermarkets in the area", though for nightlife you would head to Alphen or the bigger cities. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on what this corner of town is like, take a look at the Horstenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is on your doorstep, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Mare is a couple of streets away, and there are several other schools within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek de Herenhof pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stops Havixhorst and Binkhorst are both on your doorstep, served by lines 2 and 183/722 respectively. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.8 km away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a good balance of urban convenience and green space, as you can see from the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property is €266,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €163,000 to €266,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Van Rhijn Makelaars and two other channels.
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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 Schelfhorst 73A, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €266,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh up yourself.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 55 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The home is heated by a central heating boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €15,000.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is a fact about the property, and the actual costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is also low, and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is about 245 metres away, the Jumbo is 291 metres, and the Albert Heijn is 349 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a kilometre: another Albert Heijn at 819 metres and a Hoogvliet at 942 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Havixhorst and Binkhorst, both about 150 metres away. Havixhorst is served by bus line 2, and Binkhorst by lines 183 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.8 km away, so you would need to cycle or take a bus to catch a train.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Horstenbuurt-Zuid has around 1,650 residents, and the housing stock is mostly from the 1970s and 1980s. 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 mentions the nearby Bos Park and the friendly community, while another notes that there are plenty of supermarkets but limited nightlife.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,364, based on the agent's listed living area of 55 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,112. So this apartment is priced higher per square metre, which is partly because it is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m².
