A semi-detached home by the water
This semi-detached house on Lentestraat 2 sits in De Oude Wereld-Oost, a quiet residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn. Built in 1992, the home has an efficient energy label A and is set right by the water, with a sheltered position in the middle of the neighbourhood. The asking price is €725,000. For context, the current supply of semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn shows a median asking price of €725,000.
Inside the house
The agent lists five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a total volume of 397 m³. The living area is given as 114 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 127 m². Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 175 m², facing southwest and accessible via the back alley. The home has HR glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership.
Life in De Oude Wereld-Oost
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.75 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby", adding that it is safe and has a higher average age. Another notes: "Close to village, public transport and polder", praising the accessibility and the well-kept gardens and municipal greenery. The district has around 1,300 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not this specific street. The De Oude Wereld-Oost neighbourhood itself is a small, established area.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away. Primary schools De Wereldwijzer and De Meridiaan are both on your doorstep, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are a five-minute walk. Bus stops on the Amerikalaan and Aziëlaan, served by lines 1 and 2, are within a few minutes' walk, and Alphen aan den Rijn station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital is a bit further out,. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a wider range of facilities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €616,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €434,000 to €616,000. As for the area, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 23 dB Lden and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, the current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 the heat stress indication is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Koppes Makelaardij B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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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 Lentestraat 2, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €725,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €616,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 114 m², comes to €6,360.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 114 m², while the BAG registration records 127 m². The total volume is 397 m³. There is a front garden and a back garden of 175 m², facing southwest and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has HR glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a standardised measure of the home's energy performance.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is medium, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 413 metres away. Aldi is about 635 metres away, and Ekoplaza is just over a kilometre from the home. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are easy to get.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is De Wereldwijzer, about 85 metres away. De Meridiaan is about 108 metres away, and PCB de Fontein is about 129 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.5 kilometres from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Amerikalaan, about 361 metres away, served by lines 1 and 2. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 644 metres away, so you can walk there in about ten minutes. There are also bus stops on Aziëlaan and Europalaan within a few minutes' walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.75 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby, and that it is safe. Another mentions the accessibility, being within walking distance of the polder, the village and public transport. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 42%, from €434,000 to €616,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025, from €531,000 to €616,000. This reflects the general trend in the area, though individual market conditions can vary.
