Venusstraat 342

The asking price of this apartment was €280,000. In Planetenbuurt-Zuid, the average asking price for homes at the time for sale was €324,900, and the median was €282,500. The price per square metre here was €3,294, based on the agent's listed area of 85 square metres, while the neighbourhood average was €3,422 per square metre. These figures give you a sense of where the asking price sat relative to the local market.

The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 84 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed it as 85 square metres. The home is on the fifth floor and has a balcony. The volume is 282 cubic metres.

The energy label is C. The agent noted that the home had mostly double glazing and block heating. The energy label was a general classification, and actual costs would depend on your usage and the current energy prices.

The monthly homeowners' association fee was €389.30. This fee was paid by the owner of the apartment and typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, building insurance, and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs. The exact coverage depended on the association's regulations, which were not detailed in the listing.

According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The actual noise you experience may vary depending on the time of day and your exact position.

The foundation risk indication is low, though the notes mention the home was built in 1966 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is medium. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.

The nearest supermarkets are Hoogvliet and Aldi, both about 474 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. The Albert Heijn is about 564 metres away, also within a short walk. There are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.

The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Flat Meerzicht, about 73 metres away, with bus lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. Another stop, Alphen a/d Rijn, Sportlaan, is about 255 metres away with lines 1, 169, 183 and 722. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 1,984 metres away, which is roughly a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.

The nearest school is Scala College - onderbouwlocatie Kees Mustersstraat, a secondary school about 118 metres away. The nearest primary school is Islamitische Basisschool An Noer, about 224 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including VSO Prisma and Samenwerkingsschool Vivace, so options for different education levels are close by.

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: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood." 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 reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.