Varossieaupalet 71
Emmalaan · 2405 JB Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A spacious apartment in a quiet corner of Alphen aan den Rijn
This apartment on Varossieaupalet 71 sits in a well-kept part of Emmalaan, with a calm street scene and plenty of green nearby. The 97 m² floor area gave you room to spread out, and the C energy label meant heating costs were moderate. At €565,000, the asking price was 15% below the neighbourhood average of €667,417, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn typically sell for around €4,612 per m². This home has not been online since 17 August 2026.
The Emmalaan neighbourhood
Emmalaan is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. The area has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available to give a personal perspective. With 2,730 residents and a high address density of 3,328 per km², it feels busy but not overwhelming. Most homes are owner-occupied (45%), and the housing stock is a blend of pre-war and 1990s builds. For more on the area, see the Emmalaan neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Your daily errands are easy: SPAR express is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Lidl and Hoogvliet are a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Protestant Christian primary school Groen van Prinsterer is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Groene Hart Topmavo and Groene Hart Lyceum are within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP surgery and a park within walking distance. For broader amenities, the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers plenty of shops, restaurants and leisure options.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Angela den Hartog makelaardij B.V.
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About Varossieaupalet 71, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Was €565,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €565,000 was 15% below the average asking price in Emmalaan (€667,417), so it was on the keen side. However, the floor area of 97 m² was 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 140 m², so the price per m² (€5,825) was above the neighbourhood average of €4,612. Overall, it was priced for its size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for homes in the Netherlands. It means the apartment is reasonably well-insulated but not top-tier. In Emmalaan, 38.5% of homes have label A, 7.7% label B, and 30.8% label C.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes commuting by train feasible but not doorstep-convenient.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Protestant Christian primary school Groen van Prinsterer is 258 m away, and secondary schools Groene Hart Topmavo (259 m) and Groene Hart Lyceum (434 m) are also close. In total, 46 schools are within 5 km.
What supermarkets are close to the apartment?
SPAR express is 530 m away (a five-minute walk), and Albert Heijn, Lidl and Hoogvliet are all within 900 m (a ten-minute walk). For daily groceries, you have several options just around the corner.
How many homes were for sale in Emmalaan?
At the time, 12 homes were for sale in Emmalaan, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €1,750,000. The average asking price was €667,417, and the median was €499,500. In the past year, 52 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €396,920 and an average time on market of 35 days.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Emmalaan is a densely populated urban area with 2,730 residents. It has a mix of households: 520 single-person households, 475 with children, and 325 without children. The area is relatively young, with 33% of residents aged 25-45. The crime rate is moderate, with 111 total offences recorded.
