A family home in a green corner of Alphen
This terraced house on Aalhorst 40 sits in Horstenbuurt-Noord, a quiet residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn. The area feels calm and leafy, with the Bos Park and its tennis courts and petting zoo just a short ride away. The asking price is €495,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €393,750, and the average asking price per square metre here is €4,975. The home's price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, is €3,867. If you are looking at terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one stands out for its size.
The home itself
Built in 1986, this three-storey terraced house offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, with a total volume of 425 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area at 128 m², while the BAG registration records 119 m²; the plot is 123 m² according to both. The garden is a 50 m² back garden facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The home has double glazing, HR glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with no leasehold.
Life in Horstenbuurt-Noord
Horstenbuurt-Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 1,520 residents, and the homes here were all 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 15 reviews. One resident describes the wider area as a green and cosy spot, close to the Bos Park and with plenty of shops and schools. Another says they grew up there and would never want to leave. A third notes that while there are supermarkets nearby, nightlife is limited and public transport can be unreliable. The neighbourhood itself has four homes for sale at the moment, with an average asking price of €393,750. For more on the area, see the Horstenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a Lidl within a five-minute walk. For primary education, De Hobbitburcht-Havixhorst is on your doorstep, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk MedZorg is just around the corner, and Apotheek de Herenhof pharmacy is a couple of streets away. The nearest hospital, Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn, is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Alphen a/d Rijn, Lokhorst is on your doorstep with line 1, and the Herenhof stop, with lines 1, 2, 183, 470, 722 and N70, is just around the corner. The nearest train station, Alphen a/d Rijn, is about 3.2 km away. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of amenities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn. There are no risk indications available for this address, so nothing is known about noise, foundation or flooding risks in this specific spot.
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 Aalhorst 40, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 is above the average asking price in Horstenbuurt-Noord, which is €393,750. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,975, while this home is listed at €3,867 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 128 m². The neighbourhood has four homes for sale at the moment, with prices ranging from €280,000 to €450,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a three-storey terraced house with six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 128 m², while the BAG registration records 119 m². The plot is 123 m². There is a 50 m² back garden facing south, accessible via the back alley, and a front garden. The home has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, HR glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, which supports the label. No specific energy cost figures are given in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax, 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. The listing does not provide any further information on this.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
No risk indications are available for this address. The listing does not include any information on noise, foundation or flooding risks. This means there is no data to indicate whether the area is prone to any of these issues. If you want to know more, you would need to look into local sources, but the listing itself is silent on this.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Jumbo is just around the corner at about 332 metres, an Albert Heijn is at 379 metres, and a Lidl is at 523 metres. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 1.1 km and a Hoogvliet at 1.3 km. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Hobbitburcht-Havixhorst, just 134 metres away. Other primary schools within a short distance include Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Mare at 583 metres, Het Spinnewiel at 649 metres, and Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Het Baken at 649 metres. There are 46 schools within 5 km, covering primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Lokhorst, just 30 metres away, served by line 1. The Ridderbuurt stop, with line 183, is at 236 metres, and the Herenhof stop, with lines 1, 2, 183, 470, 722 and N70, is at 256 metres. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 3.2 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 15 reviews. One resident describes the area as green and cosy, close to the Bos Park and with many shops and schools. Another says they grew up there and would never want to leave. A third notes that while there are supermarkets nearby, nightlife is limited and public transport can be unreliable.
Is this home suitable for a family?
The home has five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors, with a living area of 128 m² according to the agent. This layout could work well for a family, but the listing does not specify any particular target group. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 31% of households having children, according to CBS data.
