Dorpsstraat 135
Noordpolder, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA classic semi-detached home in Benthuizen
This 1935 semi-detached house sits on Dorpsstraat in Benthuizen, a village where life moves at a gentler pace. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for similar homes in the neighbourhood. For context, the wider market for semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn shows what this property type typically commands in the municipality.
Inside the home
The agent describes a five-room layout with four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 483 m³. The living area is listed at 129 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 140 m². The plot measures 245 m² according to both sources. There is a rear garden of 116 m², plus a front and side garden. The home has full ownership, and the agent notes insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall and floor insulation, described as fully insulated. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The property is set on a quiet road, by the water, in a sheltered position within a residential area.
Life in Noordpolder
Noordpolder is a small neighbourhood with around 525 residents, where households with children make up a notable share. 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 says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another describes "A cosy backwater," noting friendly people and plenty of supermarkets nearby. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than Noordpolder specifically. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Noordpolder neighbourhood, a quiet corner of Benthuizen.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are straightforward from this address. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn, Hoogvliet and Aldi a short drive away. Two primary schools, OBS Bentwijzer and School met de Bijbel, are a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Benthuizen, is just around the corner, while the pharmacy is a couple of streets away in Zoetermeer. Bus line 165 stops at Dr. Albert Schweitzerlaan, a five-minute walk, and the nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer. The wider area falls under the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1935 construction on clay soil and the fact that 62% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Verlaan Makelaardij.
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About Dorpsstraat 135, Benthuizen
How does the asking price compare to similar homes?
The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for semi-detached houses in the neighbourhood. This comparison is based on the neighbourhood average asking price, not on the WOZ value, which is not available for this property. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 129 m², comes to €6,163.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 483 m³. The living area is listed at 129 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 140 m². The plot measures 245 m². There is a rear garden of 116 m², plus a front and side garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall and floor insulation, and is described as fully insulated. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1935 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 62% of properties were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 199 metres. Albert Heijn is about 1.7 km away, with Hoogvliet and Aldi at roughly 1.9 km, and Jumbo at about 2.1 km. In total, there are 22 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are a ten-minute walk away: OBS Bentwijzer and School met de Bijbel, both at about 671 metres. Montessorischool De Trinoom and Prins Florisschool are about 1.4 km away. There are 49 schools within five kilometres. Secondary education is further, at about 3.8 km.
How is public transport from this address?
Bus line 165 stops at Dr. Albert Schweitzerlaan, about 494 metres away, with additional stops at de Bentlanden and Noordhovepad nearby. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, about 4.4 km away. The nearest hospital, HagaZiekenhuis Zoetermeer, is about 3.3 km away.
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 a "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," while another says "A cosy backwater" with friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rain is limited. Current flood risk is also low, and this is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
