A leafy spot in Alphen aan den Rijn
Tucked into the Bomenbuurt, this terraced house from 1959 sits on a street lined with trees, a short stroll from the Bos Park and its tennis courts and petting zoo. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €349,000. For a sense of what that buys you in this part of town, have a look at terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration puts it at 88 m²; the plot is 142 m² according to both. There is a front garden of 22 m² and a west-facing back garden of 57 m². The agent notes roof and floor insulation, a central heating boiler and air conditioning. The energy label is C.
The Bomenbuurt
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 describes the Bomenbuurt as a green and cosy small neighbourhood, close to the Bos Park and with many schools and shops, and mentions a warm community in the so-called 'Molukker wijk'. Another, who grew up in Alphen, says they have always been satisfied and would never want to leave. A third notes friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, but few shops or nightlife options, and says public transport regularly has problems. The neighbourhood counts around 1,475 inhabitants, with 47% of households being single-person. For more on the area, see the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Hoogvliet supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. The Rehobothschool primary school is a couple of streets away, as is the Groene Hart Praktijkschool for secondary education. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Dillenburg and the Apotheek De Hoge Zijde pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Westerhove and Baronie/Eikenlaan, served by lines 165 and 1, 2 and 165 respectively, are on your doorstep, and Alphen a/d Rijn station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers more context on the wider area, see the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €411,000, and the asking price sits 3% above that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €243,000 to €411,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1959 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and current and future flood risk as low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including Apollo Makelaardij Zoetermeer.
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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 Kastanjestraat 15, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €425,000 is 22% above the average asking price in the Bomenbuurt, which is €349,000. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,207, while this home is listed at €4,722 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 88 m². The plot measures 142 m². There is a front garden of 22 m² and a west-facing back garden of 57 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €411,000. The asking price of €425,000 is 3% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 69%, from €243,000 in 2020 to €411,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1959 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl and Hoogvliet supermarkets are both about 214 metres away, just around the corner. The Aldi is about 796 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are well covered.
What schools are close to this home?
The Rehobothschool primary school is about 239 metres away, and the Groene Hart Praktijkschool for secondary education is about 268 metres away. The Groene Hart Leerpark secondary school is about 386 metres away, and the De Tamboerijn primary school is about 531 metres away. In total, 45 schools are within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Westerhove, about 124 metres away, served by line 165. The stops Baronie/Eikenlaan and Rijnhavenkade, both about 200 metres away, are served by lines 1, 2 and 165. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 1.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in the Bomenbuurt?
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 describes the Bomenbuurt as green and cosy, close to the Bos Park, with many schools and shops. Another mentions friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, but notes few shops or nightlife options and occasional public transport problems.
