Hooftstraat 26
Lijsterlaan · 2406 GL Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A modern townhouse in the heart of Alphen
This 2017 terraced house sits right in the centre of Alphen aan den Rijn, in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. It is a recent build in an area where most homes date from earlier decades, which gives it a distinctly contemporary feel. With a last known asking price of €679,000, the home was priced well above the average asking price of €443,533 for terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn, so it sat on the high side of the local market. This home has not been online since 15 October 2026.
A spacious, well-finished interior
The agent described this as a fully insulated townhouse with a gas boiler and partial underfloor heating. It has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area was listed at 140 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 m². Similarly, the plot measured 123 m² according to the agent and 109 m² in the BAG registration. The garden faces east and is accessible via the back, and there is a parking space. The property is held under mandelig ownership.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the wider district give their living environment 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 itself counts around 2,435 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more detail, have a look at the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Hoogvliet and SPAR express just around the corner. Primary school Het Palet is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools Groene Hart Topmavo and Groene Hart Lyceum are within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Allart is just around the corner. Bus stops at Lijsterlaan and De Aarhof are a couple of streets away, served by lines 2 and 722, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers plenty more within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and air traffic noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, while heat stress is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Deerenberg & Van Leeuwen Makelaars and through their listing on Funda.
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About Hooftstraat 26, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €679,000 was 53% above the average asking price of €443,533 for homes at the time for sale in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €4,560, while this home was listed at €4,850 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 140 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this was a townhouse with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area was 140 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 m². The plot measured 123 m² per the agent and 109 m² per the BAG registration. The home has a garden facing east, accessible via the back, and a parking space.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for running costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This meant the energy costs for heating and electricity were likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient homes. The agent also stated the home was fully insulated and had a gas boiler with partial underfloor heating, which supports the efficient label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates the noise from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, and according to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 265 metres, with Hoogvliet at 463 metres and SPAR express at 482 metres. For schools, primary school Het Palet is 352 metres away, and secondary schools Groene Hart Topmavo and Groene Hart Lyceum are around 520 metres. There are 16 supermarkets and 46 schools within a 5 km radius.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Lijsterlaan at 224 metres, served by lines 2 and 722. The stop De Aarhof at 319 metres also has line 1, and Meerkoetstraat at 342 metres adds lines 101 and 147. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is 916 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 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 the city centre being close by and the Rijnstroompark for walks and children's play.
How does the floor area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent listed the living area at 140 m², which was 36% larger than the neighbourhood average of 103 m² for homes at the time for sale. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €4,560, while this home was listed at €4,850 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the urbanity level of this neighbourhood?
The Lijsterlaan neighbourhood has an urbanity level of 1, which means it is very strongly urban. The address density is 2,959 addresses per square kilometre, which is well above the threshold of 2,000 that indicates a strongly urban area. This reflects the central location within Alphen aan den Rijn.
