A first home in Planetenbuurt-Zuid
This apartment on Venusstraat 76 sits in Planetenbuurt-Zuid, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn where the streets are named after planets. The asking price is €280,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €324,900, and the median is €282,500. If you are looking at apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one is priced at €3,294 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
The apartment itself
The apartment was built in 1966 and has an energy label C. According to the agent, it has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor on the second living level. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by block heating. The agent notes that the insulation is largely double glazing. The property is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €381.83.
Life in Planetenbuurt-Zuid
Planetenbuurt-Zuid is a quiet, green corner of Alphen aan den Rijn, with about 1,860 residents. A third of the residents are 65 or older, and half of the households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the Planetenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, the local housing stock is mostly from the period 1945-1970, and about a third of the homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Hoogvliet and Aldi are just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Islamitische Basisschool An Noer, is on your doorstep, and the secondary school Scala College is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Lupine and Apotheek Ridderveld are both a five-minute walk away, and Alrijne hospital is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Flat Meerzicht is just around the corner, with lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. The nearest train station, Alphen a/d Rijn, is about 2.1 km away. The wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding the address, public risk data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1966 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both medium, as are the current and 2050 heat stress indications. 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 Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven and other Drieman offices, as well as Funda.
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About Venusstraat 76, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €280,000. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Planetenbuurt-Zuid is €324,900, and the median is €282,500. The price per square metre is €3,294, based on the agent's floor area of 85 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor on the second living level. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by block heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent notes that the insulation is largely double glazing, which may help with heat retention, but the label itself does not guarantee specific savings.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €381.83. This fee is paid for the upkeep of the shared parts of the building and the complex.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The home was built in 1966 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, and from air traffic it is 42 dB Lden, both based on 2022 data. Both values are below the noise standard, meaning the home is not exposed to excessive noise from these sources according to the area-level data.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk indication is medium, and the 2050 flood risk is also medium. The pluvial flooding indication, which relates to flooding from heavy rain, is low. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not a specific assessment of this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 350 metres away, just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 430 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are 18 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is Islamitische Basisschool An Noer, about 93 metres away, on your doorstep. The secondary school Scala College - onderbouwlocatie Kees Mustersstraat is about 248 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are 44 schools within 5 km, including primary, secondary and special education.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Flat Meerzicht, about 188 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 169, 183 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.1 km away. The bus network connects to the wider area, though specific destinations are not listed.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Planetenbuurt-Zuid has about 1,860 residents, with a third aged 65 or older and half of the households being single-person. The housing stock is mostly from 1945-1970, and about a third of the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews, but this reflects the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
