A 1904 terraced house in Alphen aan den Rijn
This terraced house on J.W.C. Bloemstraat 14 sits in the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn, a part of the Lage Zijde district. Built in 1904, the home carries an energy label B. With an asking price of €415,000, the price is 16% below the average asking price of €496,000 for homes in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,341, while this home is listed at €5,608 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are considering terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn, this one stands out for its age and central position.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m²; the plot is 73 m² in both sources. The total volume is 293 m³. The home dates from 1904, a fact that gives it character but also means the layout reflects an older style. The energy label B suggests reasonable efficiency, though the exact insulation features are not detailed in the listing.
Life in Lijsterlaan
Residents of the district, which includes Lijsterlaan, give their living environment an average score of 8.46, 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." A third resident notes: "Lots of play space for children. Contact with each other. But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground." The neighbourhood has about 2,525 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Lijsterlaan neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR express is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. For schools, VSO Prisma is on your doorstep, and Het Palet primary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Allart pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Meerkoetstraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities within easy reach, as described in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €355,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 69%, from €210,000 in 2020 to €355,000 in 2025. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1904 construction on clay soil, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, though the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Deerenberg & Van Leeuwen Makelaars.
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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 J.W.C. Bloemstraat 14, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €415,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €355,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 69%, from €210,000 in 2020 to €355,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². The plot is 73 m² in both sources. The total volume is 293 m³. The home was built in 1904, so the layout reflects an older style.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is B. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, with B being a relatively efficient label. The energy label is a general indicator, and actual energy costs will depend on usage and the condition of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise 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 data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1904 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 79% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, just around the corner at about 329 metres. Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 433 metres, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk at 669 metres. Ekoplaza is also within walking distance at 690 metres. These options cover daily grocery needs without needing a car.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several schools are within walking distance. VSO Prisma, a secondary special education school, is on your doorstep at 268 metres. Het Palet primary school is just around the corner at 392 metres. For secondary education, Groene Hart Topmavo is at 398 metres and Groene Hart Lyceum at 470 metres. This makes the school run short for families.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Meerkoetstraat, on your doorstep at 183 metres, with lines 1, 2, 101, 147 and 722. Another stop, Lijsterlaan, is at 297 metres with lines 2 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk at 1,117 metres, providing rail connections from the town.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, which includes Lijsterlaan, give an average score of 8.46 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 and the Rijnstroompark for walks. A third notes lots of play space for children but also young people hanging around late in the playground.
Is the home's floor area consistent between sources?
The agent lists the living area as 74 m², while the BAG registration records 82 m². The plot area is 73 m² in both sources. The difference in living area is not explained in the listing. This means the price per m², calculated at €5,608 based on the agent's figure, would be lower if based on the BAG figure.
