Dorpsstraat 71
Noordpolder, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA classic detached house in Benthuizen
This detached house from 1935 sits in the centre of Benthuizen, a village with a friendly, small-scale feel. With 525 residents, the Noordpolder neighbourhood is quiet and close-knit, and the house itself is right in the middle of it all. The asking price of €689,500 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €894,833. This is also the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For a sense of the wider market, you can compare it with other detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 174 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 196 m². The plot is listed as 176 m² by the agent, against 155 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 32 m² and a side garden, both accessible from the back, with a north-facing orientation. The house has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in the Noordpolder
Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the wider area as a green and cosy small neighbourhood, with the Bos Park, tennis courts and a petting zoo nearby. Another says they grew up there and have always been satisfied, adding that they would never want to leave. A third resident calls it a cosy backwater, noting that there are plenty of supermarkets but few shops or nightlife options, for which you have to go to Alphen or the big cities. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with about a fifth of residents aged 65 or over and a similar share under 15. For more on the area, have a look at the Noordpolder neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Benthuizen is just around the corner. Two primary schools, OBS Bentwijzer and School met de Bijbel, are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek GC Noordhove, is a couple of streets away in Zoetermeer. Bus line 165 stops at Benthuizen, Dr. Albert Schweitzerlaan, a five-minute walk from the house. The nearest train station, Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, is about 4.3 km away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €756,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 87%, from €404,000 to €756,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Perdijk Makelaars 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 Dorpsstraat 71, Benthuizen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €689,500 is 23% below the average asking price of €894,833 for homes currently for sale in the Noordpolder neighbourhood. It is also the cheapest of the three homes for sale there. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 174 m², is €3,963, which is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €4,961 per m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 174 m², while the BAG registration records 196 m². The plot is 176 m² according to the agent, against 155 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 32 m² and a side garden, both accessible from the back.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €756,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €689,500 is 9% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 87%, from €404,000 in 2020 to €756,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. The house was built in 1935 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 56% of properties were built before 1970.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The PLUS supermarket is just 147 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Other supermarkets within a short distance include Albert Heijn at 1.5 km, Hoogvliet and Aldi both at 1.8 km, and Jumbo at 2.1 km. In total, there are 22 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 165 stops at Benthuizen, Dr. Albert Schweitzerlaan, about 456 metres away, and also at Benthuizen, Noordhovepad at 538 metres. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, at a distance of 4.3 km. The bus line serves the local area, and the train station provides further connections.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so energy costs are likely to be moderate. The house has double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the home.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the wider area as green and cosy, with a park, tennis courts and a petting zoo nearby. Another says they have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. A third notes that there are few shops or nightlife options, for which you have to go to Alphen or the big cities.
What schools are near this home?
Two primary schools, OBS Bentwijzer and School met de Bijbel, are both about 853 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Montessorischool De Trinoom and Prins Florisschool are both at 1.2 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.8 km away. In total, there are 52 schools within 5 km of the home.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to data from 2022. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
