A terraced house with a warm welcome
On Bachsingel 57 in Alphen aan den Rijn, you will find a terraced house from 1969 that has been given an energy label A. The home sits in the Componistenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, a quiet residential area where the streets are named after composers. With an asking price of €475,000, the price is 32% above the average asking price of €359,400 in the neighbourhood, and the living area of 129 m² is 28% larger than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with four rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over three floors. The total volume is 450 m³. Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 66 m², which faces southeast and is accessible via the back alley. The home has triple glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler. You own the property outright. The living area is listed as 129 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m²; the plot is 149 m² in both sources.
The Componistenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood
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, who lives in the nearby Bomenbuurt, says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood. De Bomenbuurt is located near the beautiful Bos Park with tennis courts and a nice petting zoo. There are many fun things in the neighbourhood, such as Avifauna, Winkelplein Baronie, a small harbour, and even DIY stores." Another resident, who grew up in Alphen, says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." A third resident describes it as "A cosy backwater", adding: "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 neighbourhood itself has about 1,715 inhabitants, and 23% of them are 65 or older. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, you can read about the Componistenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: a Lidl is just around the corner, a Jumbo is a five-minute walk away, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets further. For primary education, the Alphense Montessorischool is just around the corner, and the Scala College secondary school is on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude is on your doorstep, the pharmacy Apotheek de Herenhof is a five-minute walk, and the hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Bachsingel/Ziekenhuis, served by line 182, is on your doorstep, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a range of amenities, as you can see in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €446,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €268,000 to €446,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1969 on peat soil, with a note that 60% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, while the flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven, Huispedia, and 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.
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About Bachsingel 57, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €446,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 32% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €359,400. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low; the figures are presented as they are.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with four rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over three floors. The total volume is 450 m³. There is a front garden and a back garden of 66 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The home has triple glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler.
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 homes with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions that the home has triple glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation, which contribute to its energy performance. The label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1969 on peat soil, and the note mentions that 60% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A Lidl supermarket is just around the corner, a Jumbo is a five-minute walk away, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Herenhof is a five-minute walk. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Alphense Montessorischool is just around the corner, and the Scala College secondary school is on your doorstep.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Bachsingel/Ziekenhuis, served by line 182, is on your doorstep. Another stop, Ziekenhuis Hoofdingang, is a couple of streets away and is served by lines 169 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about a ten-minute walk. These are the nearest stops and station, with no travel times or destinations specified.
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 fifteen reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood. De Bomenbuurt is located near the beautiful Bos Park with tennis courts and a nice petting zoo." Another says: "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 66%, from €268,000 to €446,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is a fact about the municipal valuation, not a prediction of future value. The asking price is 7% above the current WOZ value.
