Edelstenenbuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Barnsteenstraat sits in a quiet, leafy part of Alphen Aan Den Rijn. With 187 m² of living space and a generous 374 m² plot, it offers room to spread out, a rare find in this neighbourhood. The asking price of €825,000 is 83% above the average for terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn, but the home is also 61% larger than the local norm, so the price per square metre is in line with the market.
The Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood is a well-established residential area with a mix of families and older residents. The streets are lined with trees, and there's a park just a couple of streets away. With an address density of 2,436 per km², it feels urban but not crowded. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a balanced age profile and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes.
For daily shopping, you have a Hoogvliet and an Aldi just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are within walking distance: Islamitische Basisschool An Noer and PCB De Stromen are both about a five-minute walk. Secondary education is even closer, the Scala College is just a couple of streets away. The train station is 3.7 km away, so you'd cycle or drive for connections to the rest of the Randstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bij Corina Woningmakelaardij.
Details of this home
Barnsteenstraat 31, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Data from Edelstenenbuurt
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About Barnsteenstraat 31, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
The asking price is 83% above the neighbourhood average of €451,250, but this home is also 61% larger than the typical 116 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out to about €4,411, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,751 per m². Given the size and energy label A, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space and efficiency.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs will be relatively low compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 16.7% of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
You would need to view the property to see the outdoor space.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Islamitische Basisschool An Noer (586 m), PCB De Stromen (590 m), and Het Spectrum (907 m). For secondary education, Scala College is just 675 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 3.7 km from the home. That's about a ten-minute bike ride or a short drive.
Edelstenenbuurt is a residential area with a mix of ages. About 33% of homes are single-family, and 49% are owner-occupied. There's a park 300 m away, and the area has a moderate urban feel. Crime is low, with 70 total incidents reported.
The listing does not state how long the home has been for sale. In the neighbourhood, sold homes took an average of 50 days to sell, which is fairly typical.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Edelstenenbuurt