A compact studio in Groenoord
This studio on the second floor sits in a sheltered spot within a residential area, part of the Groenoord neighbourhood in Alphen aan den Rijn. Built in 1972, the home offers a single floor with one room, one bedroom and one bathroom, covering 38 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The asking price of €235,000 is 63% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €635,833, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For more context, you can compare it with other studios in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
The studio is a full ownership property, so there is no leasehold to consider. It comes with block heating, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €176.14. The home is described as having a sheltered position within a residential area, which gives it a quiet feel. With one floor and a volume of 126 cubic metres, the layout is compact and straightforward, making it easy to manage.
Life in Groenoord
Groenoord is a small neighbourhood with around 810 residents, and most homes here were built between 1970 and 1990. 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." Another adds: "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." The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general sense of the area. For more details, have a look at the Groenoord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, PC basisschool JP Sweelinck is on your doorstep, and secondary options like Scala College are a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Herenhof is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Alphen a/d Rijn, Albert Schweitzerbrug, is on your doorstep and serves lines 1, 2, 182 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.2 kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €210,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 94%, from €108,000 to €210,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The pluvial flooding risk is low, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress risk is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Holland West Makelaardij.
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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 Groenoord 358, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €235,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €210,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 94%, from €108,000 to €210,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this studio?
The studio has one room, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 38 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The volume is 126 cubic metres. It is located on the second floor, and the property is a full ownership, so there is no leasehold. The home is described as having a sheltered position within a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home uses block heating, which is a shared heating system. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, based on regional data, the foundation risk is considered low, but it does not guarantee the condition of this particular property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 20 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications. They do not reflect an on-site measurement of this specific home, but they give an idea of the acoustic environment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, about 600 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both around 800 metres away, also within a ten-minute walk. There are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries. The distances are approximate and based on the nearest locations.
What schools are close to this home?
PC basisschool JP Sweelinck is just 78 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. For secondary education, Scala College - locatie Henry Dunantweg is about 280 metres away, and there are other secondary schools within 300 metres, including Chr. SGM Groene Hart and Ashram College. These are all within a five-minute walk, making the school run very short.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Albert Schweitzerbrug, about 140 metres away, serving lines 1, 2, 182 and 722. Another stop, Alphen a/d Rijn, Marsdiep, is 199 metres away with line 169. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.2 kilometres away. The bus stops are on your doorstep, and the train station is a short bike ride or bus trip away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Groenoord has around 810 residents. The average household size is 2.3 people, and 28% of households are single-person households. About 39% of households have children, and 33% are households without children. The age distribution is fairly even, with 22% aged 65 or older and 22% aged 25 to 45. This gives a mixed community, though these figures are from CBS data and give a general picture.
Why is the asking price lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €235,000 is 63% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €635,833. This is largely because the home is a studio with 38 square metres, which is 75% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 151 square metres. The price per square metre is €6,184, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,157 per square metre, reflecting the premium for smaller units.
