A quiet spot in the Paddestoelenbuurt
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Paddestoelenbuurt, this end-of-terrace house from 1976 sits in a sheltered spot within a residential area. The home is offered for €495,000, which works out at €4,160 per square metre based on the agent's listed floor area. That asking price sits 17% above the WOZ value, so it is on the high side compared with the municipal valuation. For context, the wider market for end-of-terrace houses in Alphen aan den Rijn shows what similar homes are going for.
A home with room to spread out
Inside, the house offers five rooms across three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 119 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 121 square metres; the plot is 137 square metres in both. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony. The home is fully insulated, heated by a combination of a central heating boiler and a heat pump, and comes with full ownership. According to the agent, the setting is a quiet road in a sheltered, residential spot.
Life in the Paddestoelenbuurt
This is a neighbourhood of around 2,230 residents, and the agent describes the setting as quiet and sheltered. 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," while 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." The reviews cover the whole municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression of the area. Around 74% of homes here are single-family houses, and 79% are owner-occupied. For more on the immediate area, have a look at the Paddestoelenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
The weekday routine is well covered here. The nearest primary school, Het Spectrum, is just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a short walk. For groceries, Albert Heijn, Hoogvliet and Aldi are all a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Lupine and Apotheek Ridderveld pharmacy are both within a five-minute walk. The bus stop at Paddestoelweg is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 2, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about three kilometres away. The wider area, the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €423,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this valuation. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, and heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Koppes Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Paddestoelweg 61, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €423,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a factual comparison, and what it means for the final sale price depends on the market.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The house has five rooms spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 119 square metres, while the BAG registration records 121 square metres. The plot is 137 square metres. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient homes. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and heated by a combination of a central heating boiler and a heat pump. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is measured at 43 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These are indications at the address level from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level public data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, so it gives a general picture of the ground conditions in the vicinity rather than a verdict on the property itself.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
The area-level climate data shows a low risk of pluvial flooding and a low current flood risk, with the flood risk remaining low for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn is about 731 metres away, with Hoogvliet and Aldi both at roughly 774 metres. Lidl is at 1.4 kilometres and Jumbo at 1.4 kilometres. That gives several options for daily groceries within a short walk or bike ride from the house.
What schools are near this property?
The nearest primary school is Het Spectrum at 129 metres, followed by Hobbitburcht-Batenstein at 279 metres and PCB De Stromen at 445 metres. There are 45 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education, so there is a good range of choices for families.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop at Paddestoelweg is just 92 metres away, served by lines 1 and 2. The Aardster stop at 234 metres also has line 183, and Giessenburg at 319 metres is served by line 183 as well. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 3.2 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 describes a "green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another mentions "friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area." These reviews cover the wider municipality rather than the Paddestoelenbuurt specifically.
What type of ownership comes with this home?
The home comes with full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease or other ownership structure to consider. The agent lists the property as a single-family end-of-terrace house. This is stated in the listing details and is part of what is being sold.
How old is this house and what does that mean?
The house was built in 1976. The year of construction is a factual detail about the property. It does not by itself indicate anything about the condition of the home, which would depend on how it has been maintained and updated over the years. The agent states the home is fully insulated.
