Sperwerstraat 3
Lijsterlaan, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA classic family home in Lijsterlaan
Tucked away on a quiet street in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood, this semi-detached house from 1961 offers a classic layout with five rooms spread over three floors. The asking price of €425,000 works out at €4,167 per square metre based on the agent's listing, which is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price. For a sense of what else is available, you can browse semi-detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 102 square metres on a plot of 115 square metres. The garden is at the back, 43 square metres and facing northwest, with a front garden too, and the property is freehold. The agent notes double glazing and full insulation, and the home is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the district give their surroundings a solid 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." Another mentions: "You have the city centre close by, you can easily get there, and you have nice pavements everywhere next to the road that are clean and usually don't have big bumps in them." The neighbourhood has around 2,525 residents, and a quarter of them are 65 or older. For more context, have a look at the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. SPAR express is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Het Palet is a five-minute walk, and the Groene Hart Topmavo secondary school is also within walking distance. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg is a ten-minute walk, with Apotheek Allart pharmacy a bit closer. Bus stops at Meerkoetstraat and Lijsterlaan are nearby, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722, and Alphen a/d Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn is well served. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, and the area-level climate indications show medium risk for pluvial flooding and heat stress. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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Frequently asked questions
About Sperwerstraat 3, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
What does the asking price of €425,000 include?
The asking price for this semi-detached house is €425,000, which works out at €4,167 per square metre based on the agent's listing. This is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €443,533. The price per square metre is about 9 percent below the neighbourhood average, so the home is priced competitively for its size.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this semi-detached house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 102 square metres, and the plot is 115 square metres. The home also has a back garden of 43 square metres facing northwest, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the home has double glazing and full insulation, which can help keep heating costs down. The home is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The data also notes that 2 percent of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
SPAR express is the nearest supermarket, just 240 metres away, followed by Albert Heijn at 412 metres and Hoogvliet at 696 metres. There are also Ekoplaza and Lidl within about a kilometre. With 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near Sperwerstraat 3?
For primary education, Het Palet is about 500 metres away, and the Protestant Christian primary school Groen van Prinsterer is a bit further at 613 metres. For secondary education, Groene Hart Topmavo is 494 metres away and Groene Hart Lyceum is 578 metres. There is also VSO Prisma, a special secondary school, at 190 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Meerkoetstraat, just 96 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722. The Lijsterlaan stop is 240 metres away with lines 2 and 722. Alphen a/d Rijn train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Lots of play space for children. Contact with each other. But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance." Another mentions the Rijnstroompark for walks and play, and clean pavements.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood has around 2,525 residents. About 31 percent are between 25 and 45 years old, and 25 percent are 65 or older. Nearly half of households are single-person households, at 48 percent, while 22 percent are households with children. The average household size is 1.8 people.
