Nieuwe Sloot, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Hooftstraat sits in the heart of Alphen aan den Rijn, where the streets have a lived-in, village feel. With 68 m² of living space and a 50 m² plot, it's compact but full of character, the kind of home where you feel the 1910 bones the moment you step inside. The asking price of €375,000 is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Alphen aan den Rijn, but the location and energy label C (reasonably efficient) add to its appeal.
The neighbourhood Nieuwe Sloot is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, 3,251 addresses per km², so you're never far from a neighbour. It's a mixed crowd: lots of families with kids (295 households), plenty of singles (260), and a good number of over-65s (275). The streets are lively, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park a couple of streets away. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a busy, sociable place.
For your morning loaf, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are dotted all around: Groene Hart Topmavo (secondary, 749 pupils) is a couple of streets away, and Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer (primary, 89 pupils) is 312 m. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn keeps the area well served, with a library and a park both within a ten-minute walk.
The home is listed through several channels, including B&L Vastgoed. At present, the details are as published by the agents.
Details of this home
Hooftstraat 237, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Data from Nieuwe Sloot
18 within 5 km
46 within 5 km
About Hooftstraat 237, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
At €375,000 for 68 m², the price per square metre is higher than the average for corner houses in Alphen aan den Rijn. The energy label C is decent for a 1910 home, and the location in a very urban neighbourhood with shops and schools on your doorstep adds value. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value character and convenience over space.
Energy label C is quite good for a home built in 1910. It means the house is reasonably well insulated and you won't face sky-high heating bills, though it's not as efficient as a modern home.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's a bit far for a daily commute on foot, but cycling is easy in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Nieuwe Sloot has 295 households with children, so it's a family-friendly area. There are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, and a park just 600 m away. The streets are busy but safe, with 78 total crimes reported, a moderate figure for such a dense area.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 50 m², which could include a small outdoor space, but it's not stated.
With 68 m² of living space, it likely has two or three bedrooms, but this is not confirmed. The agent has not provided a room count.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Sloot