Saffierstraat 205
Edelstenenbuurt · 2403 XS Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A family home in the Edelstenenbuurt
Saffierstraat 205 sits in the Edelstenenbuurt, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn where the streets are quiet and the pace of life feels unhurried. This terraced house from 1974 was one of the larger homes in the area, with a living area of 138 m² according to the agent, against a neighbourhood average of 96 m². The last known asking price of €400,000 sat about 20% above the average asking price of €332,450 for homes in this neighbourhood, which put it on the high side for the immediate market. For context, [terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn]( /koopwoningen/alphen-aan-den-rijn/tussenwoningen/) vary widely in price, and this one was positioned at the upper end. This home has not been online since 22 October 2026.
Inside the house
The agent described this as a single-family terraced house with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 494 m³. There is a front garden and a back garden, the latter facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. According to the agent, the insulation consists of partial double glazing, and the heating ran on a combi boiler. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Edelstenenbuurt
The Edelstenenbuurt is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,730 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. Across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems." Another adds: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a fifth of residents over 65 and a quarter between 25 and 45. [The Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/edelstenenbuurt-alphen-aan-den-rijn/) is one of several residential areas in this part of town.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Saffier is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Apotheek Ridderveld is just around the corner. For groceries, Hoogvliet and Aldi are a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk further. Schools are nearby too, including Islamitische Basisschool An Noer and Scala College, both within a short walk. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Saffierstraat and Ridderhof are just around the corner, with lines 1, 2 and 182 passing through, among others. The nearest train station, Alphen a/d Rijn, is about 2.3 km away. [The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn]( /gemeente/alphen-aan-den-rijn/) offers a wider range of facilities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 49 dB Lden, while aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden stays below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Van Brussel and their listing on Funda.
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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 Saffierstraat 205, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €400,000 was about 20% above the average asking price of €332,450 for homes at the time for sale in the Edelstenenbuurt. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,467, while this home was listed at €2,899 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 138 m². Homes in the neighbourhood had recently sold for an average of €401,198, which was close to this asking price.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this was a single-family terraced house with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The total volume is 494 m³. There is a front garden and a back garden facing southeast, accessible via the back alley. The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold. The agent listed the living area at 138 m², while the BAG registration records 143 m².
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The agent noted that the insulation consists of partial double glazing, and the heating ran on a combi boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not available for this home in the data provided. Without this figure, there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €400,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 49 dB Lden, based on the 2022 reference year. Aircraft noise is measured at 42 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These are area-level indications from public sources, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data such as the KCAF, and it does not constitute an inspection of this specific property's foundation.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The climate risk indications for this address show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, and the current flood risk is also elevated. The flood risk for 2050 is indicated as medium. Heat stress is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 500 metres away, with Albert Heijn at around 634 metres. For schools, Islamitische Basisschool An Noer is about 478 metres away, and Scala College's onderbouwlocatie is at 535 metres. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Saffier, is just 175 metres from the home, and the pharmacy Apotheek Ridderveld is about 489 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Saffierstraat, about 345 metres away, served by lines 1, 2 and 182. The Ridderhof stop at 417 metres adds lines 169, 183 and 722. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, at about 2.3 km. No travel times or destinations were stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems." Another says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied."
