A classic end-of-terrace house in Alphen aan den Rijn
This end-of-terrace house on Van Boetzelaerstraat 117 sits in the Lage Zijde district of Alphen aan den Rijn, a town where the centre and residential streets blend together. Built in 1961, the home has a classic character that fits its era. With an asking price of €550,000, the price is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €586,778. For context, the wider market for end-of-terrace houses in Alphen aan den Rijn shows a range of options.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors with a volume of 342 m³. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 221 m² according to both sources. Outside there is a rear garden of 70 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
Life around Van Boetzelaerstraat
Residents of the wider district give their living environment a solid 8.46 out of 10, 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: "You have the city centre close by, you can easily get there, and you have nice pavements everywhere next to the road that are clean and usually don't have big bumps in them." A third adds: "Lots of play space for children. Contact with each other. But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground." The district counts roughly 2,970 inhabitants, with about 74% of homes owner-occupied. These reviews describe the district rather than this specific street, so they give a general impression of the area around the Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express a couple of streets away and Hoogvliet not much further. Basisschool de Rank is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP practice, Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, is about 1.2 km away. Apotheek Allart is close by. For public transport, bus stops at Thorbeckestraat (lines 101 and 147) and De Aarhof (lines 1, 2 and 722) are both within a few minutes' walk, and Alphen a/d Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the 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 can be made here. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which sits above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1961 construction on clay soil and the fact that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including SUZAN vastgoed and a listing on Funda. The agent is SUZAN vastgoed.
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About Van Boetzelaerstraat 117, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €586,778. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,743, while this home is listed at €5,612 per m² based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 18 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €199,500 to €2,195,000.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 342 m³. The agent lists the living area at 98 m², while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 221 m². Outside there is a rear garden of 70 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. Without this figure, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 14 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 96% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 363 m, just around the corner. SPAR express is at 610 m and Hoogvliet at 662 m, both a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza is at 728 m and Aldi at 1,446 m. In total there are 16 supermarkets within 5 km of the address, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are near Van Boetzelaerstraat 117?
Basisschool de Rank is the nearest primary school at 294 m, a five-minute walk away. De Bonifacius is at 861 m and Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Windroos at 897 m. For secondary education, VSO Prisma is at 631 m and Rijnstroom College Westerpark at 640 m. In total there are 45 schools within 5 km of the address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Thorbeckestraat at 277 m, served by lines 101 and 147. Alphen a/d Rijn, De Aarhof at 353 m is served by lines 1, 2 and 722, and Alphen a/d Rijn, Lijsterlaan at 356 m by lines 2 and 722. Alphen a/d Rijn train station is at 1,088 m, about a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.46 out of 10, 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 being close by, clean pavements, the Rijnstroompark for walks and play, and several playgrounds in the neighbourhood. A third notes lots of play space for children and primary schools around the corner, but also mentions young people hanging around in the playground until late.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label of this home is E. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing according to the agent. In the neighbourhood, 50% of the homes for sale have an energy label A, while 16.7% have label B and 16.7% have label C.
