A 1940s detached house in the heart of Alphen aan den Rijn
This detached house on Havenstraat 18 sits in the Paradijslaan neighbourhood, right in the centre of Alphen aan den Rijn. Built in 1940, it is a three-storey family home with a living area of 109 m² on a plot of 252 m². The asking price of €659,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn comes to €875,000, so this home sits below that figure.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family home with five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume comes to 399 m³. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs. The home has been listed since 11 September 2026.
The Paradijslaan neighbourhood
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 the wider area as a green and cosy spot, close to Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, and notes that everything is within ten minutes by bike. Another says they grew up there, have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. A third mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options, and says public transport regularly has problems. The neighbourhood itself counts around 1,315 inhabitants, with a large share of one-person households. The Paradijslaan neighbourhood is part of the Hoge Zijde district.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Bonifacius is a five-minute walk, and the Scala College secondary school is even closer. The GP practice Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Rijnzate is nearby too. Bus stops at Molenvliet and Castellumstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 165 and 1 and 2. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a five-minute walk. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €508,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 30% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €339,000 to €508,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the home was built in 1940 on clay soil. Noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low and heat stress is medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar c.s. Hoofddorp/Haarlem and De Huizenbemiddelaar c.s. Hoofddorp/Haarlem on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Havenstraat 18, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this home is €508,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €659,000 sits 30% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it rose by 50% between 2020 and 2025, from €339,000 to €508,000.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 109 m², on a plot of 252 m², with a total volume of 399 m³. The agent also states the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What does the energy label G mean for this home?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect high heating costs. The home was built in 1940, and the agent states it has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1940 on clay soil, and the data notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the nearest schools and supermarkets?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Aldi a couple of streets away. For schools, De Bonifacius primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Scala College secondary school is even closer. The Groene Hart Leerpark secondary school is also within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Molenvliet and Castellumstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 165 and 1 and 2. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP practice is Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Rijnzate is nearby too.
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 the wider area as green and cosy, close to Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo. Another says they grew up there and would never want to leave. A third mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options.
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
In the Paradijslaan neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €875,000, based on one property. The asking price for this home is €659,000, which is below that average. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,028, while this home is listed at €6,046 per square metre.
