A calm spot in Europaplein
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Europaplein neighbourhood, this semi-detached house from 1995 offers a sheltered position in a residential area. The home sits in the Kerk en Zanen district of Alphen aan den Rijn, a town where everyday life moves at a comfortable pace. With an asking price of €575,000, the price is 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €797,500, which puts it on the low side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,093, while this home asks €4,389 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
Inside, the house spans three floors with six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 134 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 131 m²; the plot is 123 m² in both sources. The property has a side garden facing southeast, and there is a roof terrace. It is fully owned, with roof insulation and double glazing, and heating runs on a boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be manageable.
Life in Europaplein
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.75 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Since I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age." Another notes: "Close to village, public transport and polder. Pleasant neighbourhood with few loitering youths, most people clean up their mess and the gardens are nicely maintained, as is the municipal greenery. The accessibility is especially great, you are within walking distance of the polder, the village and public transport." The district has about 1,965 inhabitants, with a relatively high share of one-person households. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood, but they give a sense of the wider area. For more on the immediate surroundings, see the Europaplein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Aldi is just around the corner. For primary education, De Wereldwijzer and PCB de Fontein are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Rijnzate is a similar distance. Bus stops at Europalaan and Europaplein are just around the corner, served by lines 1 and 2, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €568,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value, which is a small difference. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market, though no specific percentage is given here. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, but heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Van Brussel.
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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 Brabantstraat 13, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €568,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is small, so the asking price is closely aligned with the official valuation.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The house has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 134 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 131 m². There is a side garden facing southeast and a roof terrace. The property is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation and double glazing, which contribute to keeping the home warm. No specific cost figures are given in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided.
How noisy is the area around Brabantstraat 13?
Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, just 105 metres away, so on your doorstep. An Aldi is 168 metres away, also very close. Other options within a short distance include Ekoplaza at 804 metres and another Hoogvliet at 864 metres. A Lidl is about 1.2 km away.
Which schools are close to this address?
Two primary schools are within a few hundred metres: De Wereldwijzer at 390 metres and PCB de Fontein at 392 metres. For secondary education, Scala College - bovenbouwlocatie Sacharovlaan (t)vwo is 487 metres away. De Meridiaan and De Bonifacius primary schools are also within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Bus stops are very close: Europalaan is 131 metres away with lines 1 and 2, and Europaplein is 178 metres away with line 2. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is 469 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives good options for both local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.75 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident mentions it is safe with little police presence and a higher average age. Another praises the accessibility, with the polder, village and public transport within walking distance. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €797,500. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €560,000, so this home is slightly above that. The average asking price per m² is €5,093, while this home asks €4,389 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
