A quiet spot in Planetenbuurt-Noord
This terraced house on Pallasstraat 72 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with a sheltered position that gives the home a calm feel. The house was built in 1970 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €425,000, the asking price is 24% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €343,333. It is also the most expensive of the three homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, [terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn]( /koopwoningen/alphen-aan-den-rijn/tussenwoningen/) have a range of prices, and this one sits at the top end locally.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 116 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the plot is 132 m². The garden is a back garden of 58 m² plus a front garden, with a west-facing orientation and access via the back alley. The property is freehold, has double glazing and is fully insulated, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The volume of the home is 385 m³.
Life in Planetenbuurt-Noord
Planetenbuurt-Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 1,715 residents, and it feels like a quiet corner of Alphen aan den Rijn. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," and mentions the nearby Bos Park with tennis courts and a petting zoo, as well as Avifauna and a small harbour. Another resident says: "Love Alphen," adding that they grew up there and have always been satisfied. A third resident describes it as "A cosy backwater," noting friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see [the Planetenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/planetenbuurt-noord-alphen-aan-den-rijn/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with Lidl, Hoogvliet, and Aldi all within a couple of streets away. For schools, Scala College - locatie Henry Dunantweg is a ten-minute walk, and Samenwerkingsschool Vivace is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Herenhof is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Alrijne Alphen aan den Rijn is on your doorstep. For public transport, the bus stop Alphen a/d Rijn, Driehoorne is on your doorstep, with lines 169 and 722, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.1 km away. This is all within [the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn]( /gemeente/alphen-aan-den-rijn/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €384,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €238,000 to €384,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to public data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are also area-level: pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk and heat stress are both medium, now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Koppes Makelaardij B.V. and other listings. The agent is Koppes Makelaardij B.V.
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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 Pallasstraat 72, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €384,000, 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 61%, from €238,000 in 2020 to €384,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 116 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the plot is 132 m². The garden is a back garden of 58 m² plus a front garden, with a west-facing orientation and access via the back alley. The property is freehold and has a volume of 385 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. However, the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 39% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like near this home?
Public data shows that noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 9 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all measured in different reference years. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, at 653 metres, which is just around the corner. Lidl, Hoogvliet, and Aldi are all within a couple of streets away, at around 675 to 699 metres. Jumbo is slightly further, at 884 metres. There are 18 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is Scala College - locatie Henry Dunantweg, a secondary school with 736 pupils, at 314 metres, which is a five-minute walk. There are also several primary schools nearby, including Samenwerkingsschool Vivace at 458 metres and Alphense Montessorischool at 517 metres. In total, there are 45 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Driehoorne, at 104 metres, which is on your doorstep, with bus lines 169 and 722. There are also stops at Ziekenhuis Hoofdingang and Bachsingel/Ziekenhuis, all within a short walk. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, at about 2.1 km away.
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 15 reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood," and another says: "Love Alphen." A third describes it as "A cosy backwater," noting friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though few shops or nightlife options. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €3,664, based on the agent listing. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,717, so this home is slightly below that average. However, the living area of 116 m² is 25% larger than the neighbourhood average of 93 m², which may explain the higher total price.
