Homes for sale in Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn

House prices and market figures for Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn

In the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, just over half of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes: 56% of the 1,321 homes are privately owned. The rest are rental properties, a significant portion (28%) of which are owned by a housing association. This makes it a mixed neighbourhood, but with a clear majority of homeowners.

The average WOZ value is €299,000. This is noticeably lower than the average within the Lage Zijde district (€366,000) and also below the municipal average of €360,000. For buyers who want to buy in Alphen aan den Rijn but find the higher district prices too steep, Lijsterlaan can therefore be a more accessible alternative.

Based on the past twelve months, 20 homes have been sold, with an average purchase price of €383,200. The range runs from €289,000 to €675,000, indicating that the supply is quite varied. With an average living area of 85 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €4,500. View the current supply and asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn

Lijsterlaan is a residential neighbourhood best described as quiet and orderly, without the anonymity of larger urban districts. The streets are green, with trees along the roadway and front gardens that residents visibly maintain. The streetscape is dominated by terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1960s and 1970s, supplemented by a limited number of detached homes at the top end of the market. Apartments are also present, but they form a minority in the streetscape.

The neighbourhood is located in the Lage Zijde district, on the southwest side of Alphen aan den Rijn. This means you can quickly cycle to the city centre, where you will find the Aarhof and the centre of Alphen with supermarkets, shops and eateries. For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood: smaller supermarkets and shops are within cycling distance. Primary schools in the area serve the families in the neighbourhood, and there are sports clubs and playgrounds for children nearby.

For accessibility, Alphen aan den Rijn station is the departure point. From the neighbourhood, you can cycle there in about ten minutes. From the station, you travel via the Hollandse IJssel railway line towards Gouda or towards Leiden. By car, you connect via the N11 to the motorway towards Alphen-centre and further to the A4 or A12. Bus services connect the neighbourhood with other districts and the centre.

Residents appreciate the quiet location and the green appearance of the streets. One resident writes: "It's pleasant living here, the neighbourhood is green and the neighbours know each other. Not spectacular, but pleasant and stable." Less positive are some residents about parking congestion in the evenings and the limited dining options in the neighbourhood itself. On the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood main page you will find all resident reviews, scores per category and more neighbourhood data.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Nieuwe Sloot and Van Boetzelaerstraat, Lijsterlaan has a slightly quieter character. Beerendrecht and De Bijlen are other neighbourhoods in the same district worth comparing if you are looking at Lage Zijde. If you want to know how Lijsterlaan relates to the rest of the municipality, the municipal page for Alphen aan den Rijn provides a good overview. More information about facilities and municipal policy can be found on the website of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.

Who is a home in Lijsterlaan interesting for?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young families and dual-income earners aged 25 to 45, the largest age group with 770 residents. The average purchase price of €383,200 makes Lijsterlaan more accessible than the district average, but first-time buyers with a limited budget should take into account an entry price of at least €289,000. Movers looking for space without the prices of more expensive districts such as Oudshoorn or Ridderveld may find more for their money here. Supply is limited: in a year, about 20 homes change hands, so acting quickly pays off. Considering renting as an intermediate step? Then check out the rental properties in Lijsterlaan as an alternative.

What residents say about Lijsterlaan

Residents describe Lijsterlaan as a quiet, green neighbourhood with a good mutual atmosphere. Scores are highest for safety and green spaces, while entertainment options and parking score lower. One resident sums it up: "Quiet, green and orderly. Not much flair, but you live there pleasantly and the neighbourhood feels safe." Want to read all the reviews and see how the sub-scores turn out? Go to the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood page for the full overview.

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