A quiet spot in Horstenbuurt-Zuid
This terraced house on Schelfhorst 157 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, a setting the agent describes as peaceful. Built in 1984, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €515,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn is €413,167, and this home is the most expensive of the six homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
The home itself
The agent lists a living area of 114 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot is 134 m² according to both sources. Inside, there are five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The home has a front garden and a back garden of 60 m², which is accessible via the back alley and faces northeast. It is a freehold property, so you own the land. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Horstenbuurt-Zuid
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 area as a cosy backwater: "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 resident, who grew up there, says: "I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,650 residents, and about 73% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at what this part of town is like, the Horstenbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Mare is on your doorstep, and Samenwerkingsschool Vivace is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Prelude, a couple of streets away, and Apotheek de Herenhof is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Loenhorst is just around the corner, served by lines 2 and 183. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is about 2.8 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €434,000. The asking price is 19% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €269,000 to €434,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
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.
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About Schelfhorst 157, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €515,000 is 25% above the average asking price of €413,167 for homes currently for sale in Horstenbuurt-Zuid. It is also the most expensive of the six homes listed in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 114 m², is €4,518, which is 10% above the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 114 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot is 134 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 60 m², which is accessible via the back alley and faces northeast.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €434,000. The asking price of €515,000 is 19% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 61%, from €269,000 in 2020 to €434,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, and from air traffic it is 42 dB Lden, both for the reference year 2022. Both levels are below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, about 437 metres away, followed by Jumbo at 495 metres and Albert Heijn at 556 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a short distance: another Albert Heijn at 625 metres and Hoogvliet at 752 metres. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Mare, about 110 metres away. Samenwerkingsschool Vivace is about 368 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a few hundred metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.4 km away. There are 46 schools within 5 km in total.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, Loenhorst, about 168 metres away, served by lines 2 and 183. Another stop, Aalhorst, is about 297 metres away and also serves line 1. The nearest train station is Alphen a/d Rijn, about 2.8 km from the home.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is based on the official registration and reflects the home's energy performance.
How do residents rate 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 fifteen reviews. One resident describes the area as a cosy backwater with friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, but notes that for nightlife you have to go to Alphen or bigger cities. Another resident says they would never want to leave.
