A semi-detached house with history
This semi-detached house on Dorpsstraat 43 in Koudekerk aan den Rijn dates from 1909 and sits in the Buitengebied Koudekerk aan den Rijn neighbourhood. The asking price is €595,000. The home is one of the [semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn]( /koopwoningen/alphen-aan-den-rijn/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this six-room home has four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, with a living area of 135 m². The BAG registration lists the living area as 138 m². The plot measures 211 m² according to both the BAG and the agent. The home has a front and rear garden, double glazing and a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership.
Life in Buitengebied Koudekerk aan den Rijn
This is a small neighbourhood with around 450 residents, many of whom are 65 or older. Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "A cosy backwater. Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems." Another resident, who grew up there, says: "I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. [The Buitengebied Koudekerk aan den Rijn neighbourhood]( /buurt/buitengebied-koudekerk-aan-den-rijn-alphen-aan-den-rijn/ ) itself has a limited housing stock, with just one home currently for sale.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Hoogvliet supermarkets are just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool JPF Steyaert, is a five-minute walk away. The GP practice Rhynenburch and the BENU Apotheek Rijnwoude are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Koudekerksebrug and Raadhuis, served by lines 165 and 169, are within a five-minute walk, and the nearest train station, Alphen a/d Rijn, is about 4.7 km away. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn]( /gemeente/alphen-aan-den-rijn/ ). The address does carry some risk indications from public data. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1909 construction on clay soil and the fact that 69% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars.
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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 43, Koudekerk Aan Den Rijn
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price is €595,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 135 m², is €4,407. The neighbourhood housing market data shows an average asking price for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, but no comparison with this specific asking price has been precomputed.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The living area is listed as 135 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 138 m². The plot measures 211 m² according to both sources. The home also has a front and rear garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The home was built in 1909, so it is an older property, but the energy label reflects the current energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1909 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 69% of properties were built before 1970, and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo and Hoogvliet supermarkets are both within a five-minute walk, at about 429 and 454 metres respectively. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool JPF Steyaert, is 371 metres away, and Katholieke Basisschool De Tweeklank is 537 metres away. For secondary education, Groene Hart Rijnwoude is about 3.5 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Hazerswoude-Rijndijk, Koudekerksebrug (line 165) at 230 metres, and Hazerswoude-Rijndijk, Raadhuis (lines 165 and 169) at 252 metres. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 4.7 km away. Public transport is available, though one resident of the municipality notes that it 'regularly has problems'.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Buitengebied Koudekerk aan den Rijn neighbourhood has around 450 residents, with a relatively high share of residents aged 65 and over (30%). About 32% of households have children. Residents of the wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes it as a 'cosy backwater' with friendly people and plenty of supermarkets.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation. The agent does provide details on rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, garden, insulation, heating and ownership, so most property information is available.
