A classic apartment in Nieuwe Sloot
This apartment on Willem de Zwijgerlaan 6 sits in Nieuwe Sloot, a neighbourhood in Alphen aan den Rijn where the streets are lined with trees and the Rijnstroompark is close by for a stroll or a play. Built in 1960, the home has an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €470,150, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
The listing gives the living area as 92 m² according to the BAG registration, which works out at €3,804 per m². The agent does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor any details about the garden, balcony, or insulation. The year of construction is 1960, and the energy label is D, so heating costs are likely to be on the higher side.
Life in Nieuwe Sloot
Residents of the district of Lage Zijde, which includes this neighbourhood, 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 close by, clean pavements, and the Rijnstroompark for walks and children's play. A third resident notes lots of play space for children, a primary school around the corner, and the city centre within walking distance. The neighbourhood has around 1,820 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Nieuwe Sloot neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, SPAR express is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer, is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Groene Hart Topmavo and Scala College are also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg and Apotheek Allart are both a ten-minute walk, as is Alrijne hospital. Bus stops at Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Meerkoetstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 183, and 722, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1960 construction on clay soil, with a possible wooden pile or shallow foundation, and 3% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the flood risk is low now and in 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Koppes Makelaardij - Alphen aan den Rijn.
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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 Willem de Zwijgerlaan 6, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €470,150, so the price is considered keen. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,460, while this home works out at €3,804 per m² based on the BAG living area of 92 m². The neighbourhood has 10 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,200,000.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate to higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have a label D or lower, and 10% have label A.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not part of the agent's listing. Without it, there is no comparison available between the asking price and the WOZ value, nor any information on how the value has developed over the past five years.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 20 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR express is just 135 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 617 metres away, about a five-minute walk, and Hoogvliet is 906 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also Ekoplaza at 935 metres and another Hoogvliet at 1,085 metres, giving you several options within a short distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is VSO Prisma, a special secondary school, at 78 metres. Groene Hart Topmavo is 495 metres away, and Scala College - onderbouwlocatie Kees Mustersstraat is 509 metres away. For primary education, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer is 584 metres away, and Het Palet is 625 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Willem de Zwijgerlaan is 75 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 169, 183, and 722. Another stop, Meerkoetstraat, is 127 metres away with lines 1, 2, 101, 147, and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is 1,366 metres away, about a fifteen-minute walk. The bus lines serve local and regional destinations, but the exact routes are not stated.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Lage Zijde, which includes Nieuwe Sloot, give their living environment an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says they grew up there and would never want to leave. Another mentions the city centre close by, clean pavements, and the Rijnstroompark for walks. A third notes lots of play space for children and a primary school around the corner, though also mentions young people hanging around in the playground until late.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor any information about the garden, balcony, garage, or insulation. The living area of 92 m² is given according to the BAG registration, and the asking price is €350,000. The absence of these details is not explained in the listing.
