A family home in Beerendrecht
This terraced house on Papiermolen 61 sits in Beerendrecht, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn where the streets are lined with trees and the Rijnstroompark is a short stroll away. Built in 1988, the home spans three floors and offers a generous 108 m² of living space on a 145 m² plot. With five bedrooms and a single bathroom, there is room for a growing household. The asking price of €525,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €488,000 for homes in the neighbourhood, and it sits above the typical range for terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
Step inside and you find a well-thought-out layout across three floors, with six rooms in total. The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, and it comes with a garden at the back measuring 55 m² plus a front garden, both accessible from the rear. The home is offered as freehold, so you own the land outright. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size and age.
Life in Beerendrecht
Beerendrecht is a quiet, established neighbourhood where families and older residents mix comfortably. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Lots of play space for children. Contact with each other. But regularly until very late young people hanging around in the playground. Primary school around the corner. City centre within walking distance. All secondary schools within max 15 minutes by bike." Another adds: "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 counts around 2,200 residents, with a mix of ages and a high share of owner-occupied homes. For more on the area, see the Beerendrecht neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Hoogvliet, is just over a kilometre away, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza a similar distance. For primary education, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Windroos is about 800 metres away, and Basisschool de Rank is a couple of streets further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Rop Borst and Apotheek Allart are both within a ten-minute walk. Public transport is handy: the bus stop Beerendrecht is just around the corner, served by lines 101, 147 and 722, and Alphen a/d Rijn station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities and connections, as described on the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €499,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 5% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €315,000 to €499,000. As for the area, the address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while aircraft noise is below the norm at 41 dB Lden. The foundation risk is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, but the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven and other listings. The agent is Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven.
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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 Papiermolen 61, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €499,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 58%, from €315,000 in 2020 to €499,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 108 m², and the plot measures 145 m². There is a back garden of 55 m² and a front garden, both accessible from the rear. The property is a mid-terrace house, built in 1988, and is offered as freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The agent states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the condition of the property, but it gives an idea of the energy efficiency.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The address-level risk data indicates that the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is expected to be medium. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is rated as low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 1.0 km away, followed by Albert Heijn at 1.1 km and Ekoplaza at 1.1 km. There are 15 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Windroos is about 790 metres away, and Basisschool de Rank is 811 metres away. There is also a secondary school, Scala College, at 1.4 km. The nearest school overall is Rijnstroom College Westerpark, a special secondary school, at 352 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Beerendrecht is just 205 metres away, served by lines 101, 147 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 1.1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for both local and regional travel.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the play space for children and the proximity to the city centre, while another highlights the clean pavements and the Rijnstroompark. The reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
