A third-floor apartment in the heart of Alphen
Thorbeckestraat 55 sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. This is a lively, urban setting where the city centre is close by and everyday conveniences are never far away. The apartment is offered for €310,000, which is 30% below the average asking price of €443,533 for homes in this neighbourhood. With a living area of 71 m², it is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m². Compared with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, the price is in line with what you would expect for this size and location.
Inside the home
Built in 1963, this apartment on the third floor has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living space covers 71 m², with a volume of 243 m³. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and is heated by a central heating boiler. It comes with a balcony and is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €178. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively modest.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.46, 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 around 2,435 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density of 2,959 per km². For more context on the area, you can read about the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy to pick up at Albert Heijn, just around the corner, with SPAR express a couple of streets away and Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. For primary education, Basisschool de Rank is a couple of streets away, and Het Palet is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Allart is just around the corner. Bus stops are on your doorstep: Lijsterlaan with lines 2 and 722, and Thorbeckestraat with lines 101 and 147. Alphen a/d Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of facilities and services within easy reach, as described on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €313,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 79%, from €175,000 to €313,000. Regarding the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data, and the soil type is clay. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Angela den Hartog makelaardij B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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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 Thorbeckestraat 55, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €310,000. This is 30% below the average asking price of €443,533 for homes in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,366, based on the agent's listing. With a living area of 71 m², the price reflects the size of the home compared with the neighbourhood average of 103 m².
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the third floor and has a living area of 71 m² with a volume of 243 m³. There is also a balcony. The home is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €178.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €313,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €310,000 is 1% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 79%, from €175,000 in 2020 to €313,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1963 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is also elevated, while flood risk is low.
What amenities are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express a couple of streets away and Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. Basisschool de Rank is a couple of streets away, and Het Palet is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Allart is just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are very close: Lijsterlaan with lines 2 and 722 is on your doorstep, and Thorbeckestraat with lines 101 and 147 is just around the corner. Alphen a/d Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk away. This makes it easy to get around the area without a car.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and is heated by a central heating boiler. This means energy costs should be relatively modest compared with homes with less efficient labels.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.46, 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 being close by and the clean pavements throughout the area.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €310,000 is 30% below the average asking price of €443,533 for homes in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €319,000. The price per square metre is €4,366, based on the agent's listing, compared with the neighbourhood average of €4,560 per m².
What type of ownership is this apartment offered with?
The apartment is offered as full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease involved. There is a monthly homeowners' association fee of €178. The home is located on the third floor and has a balcony, with a living area of 71 m².
